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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Requirements

This degree is for students who intend to pursue employment upon graduation. Students must meet the general education requirements listed under their chosen Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree. Students should consult with their Student Success Coach when selecting courses. The following guidelines should serve as only reference.

General Education Requirements

A. Communications

Choose one course in addition to ENG 101:
ENG 101Rhetoric I

3
ENG 102Rhetoric II

3
SPE 101Principles of Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:6
*6 credits required. Students should consult with their assigned Student Success Coach when selecting their general education requirements, total credits needed may vary depending upon degree.

B. Behavioral/Social Sciences

Choose from:
ANT 101Introduction to Anthropology

3
ANT 102Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3
ANT 103 Introduction to Archaeology

3
ECO 101Principles of Economics I-Macroeconomics

3
ECO 102Principles of Economics II - Microeconomics

3
GEG 105World Regional Geography

3
GEG 125Geography of the Developing World

3
HIS 105American History to 1865

3
HIS 106American History From 1865

3
POL 201U.S. National Government

3
POL 202State and Local Government

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY 201Social Psychology

3
PSY 202Abnormal Psychology

3
PSY 210Child Growth & Development

3
PSY 211Adolescent Psychology

3
PSY 215Life Span: A Survey of Human Development

3
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 101The Family

3
SOC 102Social Problems

3
SOC 201Race and Ethnicity

3
SOC 220Introduction to Social Work

3
Total Credit Hours:3-6
*3-6 credits required. Students should consult with their assigned Student Success Coach when selecting their general education requirements, total credits needed may vary depending upon degree.

C. Science and Mathematics

Choose from:
BIO 100Introducing Biology

3
BIO 102Introduction to Biology

4
BIO 108 Introduction to Evolution

3
BIO 109Introduction to Evolution Lab

1
BIO 110Biology: A Cellular Approach

5
BIO 111Biology: A Systems Approach

5
BIO 150Heredity & Society

3
BIO 152Anatomy & Physiology (Therapies)

5
BIO 202Environmental Biology

3
BIO 203Anatomy & Physiology I

4
BIO 204Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIO 212Microbiology

4
CHM 100Fundamentals of Chemistry

4
CHM 101Chemistry in Action: Chemistry in Art

4
CHM 102Introduction to Chemistry II

4
CHM 105General Chemistry I

5
CHM 106General Chemistry II

5
CHM 205Organic Chemistry I

5
CHM 206Organic Chemistry II

5
CPS 101Informational Technologies

2
CPS 111Business Computer Systems

3
CPS 122Multimedia Applications

3
CPS 200C++ Programming

3
GEG 101Physical Geography

5
GEL 101Physical Geology

4
MAT 102General Education Mathematics

4
MAT 105College Algebra

4
MAT 110College Trigonometry

3
MAT 120Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I

4
MAT 121Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II

4
MAT 124Finite Mathematics

4
MAT 141Statistics

4
MAT 150Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry

5
MAT 181Discrete Mathematics

3
MAT 201Calculus I

5
MAT 202Calculus II

5
MAT 203Calculus III

4
MAT 215Differential Equations

3
MAT 224Calculus for Business & Social Science

4
PHS 101Astronomy

3
PHS 103Physical Science I

4
PHY 101General Physics I

5
PHY 102General Physics II

5
PHY 105Physics I

5
PHY 205Physics II

5
PHY 206Physics III

5
Total Credit Hours:4-7
*4-7 credits required. Students should consult with their assigned Student Success Coach when selecting their general education requirements, total credits needed may vary depending upon degree.

D. Humanities

Choose from:
ART 1012-D Fundamentals

3
ART 1023-D Fundamentals

3
ART 103Drawing I

3
ART 104Drawing II

3
ART 105Painting I

3
ART 107Watercolor

3
ART 111Sculpture I

3
ART 113Ceramics I

3
ART 115Photography I

3
ART 116Photography II

3
ART 117Digital Photography

3
ART 120Art Appreciation

3
ART 125 Art History World Survey I Prehistoric to 15th Century

3
ART 126 Art History World Survey II 15th Century to Modern Art

3
ART 130Introduction to Digital Art

3
ART 131Graphic Design I

3
ART 203Figure Drawing I

3
ART 204Figure Drawing II

3
ART 205Painting II

3
ART 210 Diverse Perspectives in American Art

3
ART 211Sculpture II

3
ART 213Ceramics II

3
ART 217Indigenous Art

3
ART 220Latin American Traditions in Art

3
ENG 211Introduction to Literature

3
ENG 215American Literature I

3
ENG 216American Literature II

3
ENG 218US Latino/Hispanic Literature

3
HIS 103Early Western Civilization

3
HIS 104Modern Western Civilization

3
HUM 150Humanities Through the Arts

3
HUM 153Survey of Film History

3
HUM 154Latin American Culture

3
MUS 100Music Appreciation

3
MUS 101History of Music: Pre-20th Century

3
MUS 102History of Music: 20th Century

3
MUS 106Trends in Modern American Music

3
MUS 108World Music Survey

3
MUS 110Music Theory I

3
MUS 111Music Theory II

3
MUS 115Ear Training & Sight Singing I

1
MUS 116Ear Training and Sight Singing II

1
MUS 121College Choir

1
MUS 122College Singers I

1
MUS 123Popular Music Ensemble

1
MUS 127Community Chorus

1
MUS 128Symphonic Orchestra I

1
MUS 129Concert Band I

1
MUS 130Private Applied Piano Music Major I

2
MUS 131Private Applied Piano Non Major I

1
MUS 160Private Applied Piano Music Major II

2
MUS 180Introduction to Media Production

3
MUS 210Music Theory III

3
MUS 211Music Theory IV

3
MUS 215Ear Training & Sight Singing III

1
MUS 216Ear Training & Sight Singing IV

1
PHI 125World Religions in Global Context

3
PHI 126Introduction to Ethics

3
PHI 180Social Ethics

3
PHI 201Philosophy

3
SPE 114Argumentation

3
SPN 101Beginning Spanish I

4
SPN 102Beginning Spanish II

4
SPN 120Basic Spanish for Professionals

3
SPN 121Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

3
SPN 130Spanish for Heritage Speakers

4
SPN 201Intermediate Spanish I

4
SPN 202Intermediate Spanish II

4
SPN 215Spanish Conversation & Composition I

3
SPN 216Spanish Conversation & Composition II

3
SPN 220Culture & Civilization of Latin America

3
SPN 225Spanish American Literature I

3
SPN 226Spanish American Literature II

3
THR 107Theatre Practice Seminar

3
THR 108The Theatre Experience

3
THR 110Introduction to Theatre

3
THR 112Theatre Practicum

2
THR 113Summer Theatre Practicum

2
THR 125Fundamentals of Acting

3
Total Credit Hours:3-4
* 3 credits required. Students should consult with their assigned Student Success Coach when selecting their general education requirements, total credits needed may vary depending upon degree.

E. Health, Technology and College Readiness

Choose from:
CPS 101Informational Technologies

2
CPS 111Business Computer Systems

3
CPS 122Multimedia Applications

3
CPS 200C++ Programming

3
CSS 100College Success Seminar

2
PEC 101Adaptive Physical Education

1
PEC 131Softball

1
PEC 132Volleyball

1
PEC 133Power Volleyball

1
PEC 139Golf

1
PEC 140Golf II

1
PEC 155Aerobic Exercise

1
PEC 158Basketball

1
PEC 159Advanced Basketball

1
PEC 171Physical Fitness

1
PEC 172Advanced Physical Fitness

1
PEC 173Weight Training

1
PEC 174Advanced Weight Training

1
PEC 175Circuit Training

1
PEC 176Advanced Circuit Training

1
PEC 177Weight Control & Exercise

1
PEC 178Soccer

1
PEC 180Intro to Physical Ed

2
PEC 181Jogging & Power Walking for Fitness

1
PEC 183Baseball

1
PEC 190Sports Officiating

2
PEC 200Leadership in Team and Individual Sports

2
PEH 101Personal Community Health

3
PEH 102First Aid

2
PEH 103Nutrition

2
PEH 104Foundations of Health & Fitness

2
PEH 105Wellness

2
Total Credit Hours:0-3

*0-3 credits required. Students should consult with their assigned Student Success Coach when selecting their general education requirements, total credits needed may vary depending upon degree.

Other Requirements

  • Complete the specific program requirements listed under Career Curricula. Any substitution of courses requires written approval of the appropriate academic dean.
  • Complete a minimum of half of all occupational course work in a specific program at Morton College.
  • Students who place into ENG 086 or ENG 088 are required to take CSS 100. Students transferring 15 or more college-level credit hours (i.e. 100 level courses or above) to Morton College are excluded from this requirement.