ASU Lower-Level Degree Requirements for a Major in
Social Science Education
Effective: Fall 1999
ATTENTION ALABAMA TWO-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS
If you plan to transfer to ASU from an Alabama Junior College to study Social Science Education, this page lists required and recommended courses in Areas I through V, including courses specifically required by ASU in Area V.
This is the transfer page that is referred to in the articulation guide. The AGSC articulation guide and this page comprise the articulation agreement for a major in Social Science Education at ASU.
Please print this page, fill in your name and today's date, and attach it to the articulation guide.
Name (print): ___________________________________
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Date: __________________
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This template has been completed by the Enhanced Discipline Committee for Education as a blueprint for guiding students who intend to major in this discipline. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to the participating state senior institution are eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing. Not all two-year colleges or universities will offer every course or program and course numbers and names may vary. Students desiring to transfer will be advised to refer to catalogs or to access details about courses and programs through world-wide web sites of colleges and universities.
General Studies Curriculum Core (41 SH / 65 QH)
Forty-one semester hours (65 quarter hours) of credit in general studies core courses have been approved by the Articulation and General Studies Committee. The general studies curriculum core includes study in the areas of written composition, humanities and fine arts, natural sciences and mathematics, and history, social, and behavioral sciences.
Courses in RED are requirements of the Alabama State College of Education program. Students transferring to ASU must fulfill these requirements
Courses in GREEN are options within required areas. Students must choose one of those option within each area.
AREA I - Written Composition (6 SH / 10 QH)
Effective written communication skills are essential in a literal society. Requirements include at least 6 semester hours (10 quarter hours) in written composition.
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ASU Course Title |
AL College System Course Title Equivalent |
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ENG 131 English Composition I |
ENG 101 English Composition I OR
ENG 103 English Composition I OR
ENG 111 English Composition I OR
ENG 123 English Composition I |
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ENG 132 English Composition II |
ENG 102 English Composition II OR
ENG 104 English Composition II OR
ENG 112 English Composition II |
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University Wide Honors Curriculum Requirement |
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ENG 140 English Composition I -- Honors |
ENG 103 English Composition III |
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ENG 141 English Composition II -- Honors |
ALL AGSC Approved English Composition II |
AREA II - Humanities and Fine Arts (12 SH / 20 QH)
Study in the humanities addresses the ability to deal with questions of values, ethics, or aesthetics as they are represented in literature, philosophy, religion, and the arts, and is fundamental to general education. Requirements include at least 12 semester hours (20 quarter hours) in humanities with a minimum of 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours) in literature*, 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours) in the arts, and the remaining quarter or semester hours from the humanities and/or fine arts. In addition to literature, disciplines in the humanities include, but are not limited to, philosophy, religious studies, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theatre, and dance. *As part of the General Studies Curriculum, students must complete a 6 semester hour (10 quarter hour) sequence either in literature or in history.
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AREA II - Humanities and Fine Arts (12 Semester Hours)
AGSC: Students must complete a 6 semester hour sequence either in literature or in history.
ASU: Student satisfying the 6 semester hour sequence literature sequence (ENG 209 and 210) are only required to complete 3 semester hours of the history sequence (HIS 131 and 132 - AREA IV) and are not required to take a humanities elective.**
Students originating at ASU requirement.* |
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ASU Course Title |
AL College System Course Title Equivalent |
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Required Courses |
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HUM 103 Humanities Through the African American Experience* |
HIS 256 Afro-American History |
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ENG 209 Introduction to Literature I** |
ENG 271 World Literature I |
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ENG 210 Introduction to Literature II** |
ENG 272 World Literature II |
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Choose ONE of the following (Consult with major area for details) |
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ART 131 Art Appreciation |
ART 100 Art Appreciation |
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MUS 121 Music Appreciation |
MUS 101 Music Appreciation |
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THE 111 Introduction to Theatre Arts |
THR 120 Theatre Appreciation |
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Humanities Electives: Students MUST take the following course |
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SPE 205 Public Speaking |
SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communications
OR
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
AREA III - Natural Sciences and Mathematics (11 SH / 15 QH)
Study in the natural sciences and mathematics emphasizes the scientific method and applies quantitative or inductive reasoning. Requirements include at least 11 semester hours (15 quarter hours) with at least 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours) in mathematics at the precalculus algebra level or higher and at least 8 semester hours (10 quarter hours) in the natural sciences which must include laboratory experiences. Disciplines in the natural sciences include but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Note: Some mathematics courses are offered for 4 semester credit hours and some natural science laboratory courses are often 5 semester hours. Only minimum semester/quarter hour requirements are indicated.
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AREA III - Natural Sciences and Mathematics
A laboratory component is required.*
As specified by major area of study.** |
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Choose TWO of the following (Consult with major area for details) |
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ASU Course Title |
AL College System Course Title Equivalent |
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Required Courses |
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BIO 127 General Biology I*
AND
BIO 128 General Biology II* |
BIO 101 General Biology I OR
BIO 103 Principles of Biology
AND
BIO 102 General Biology II OR
BIO 104 Animal Biology (Zoology) |
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PSC 231 Physical Science Survey I
AND
PSC 232 Physical Science Survey II |
PHS 111 Physical Science I
AND
PHS 112 Physical Science II |
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CHE 141 General Chemistry I*
AND
CHE 142 General Chemistry II* |
CHM 113 College Chemistry I
AND
CHM 114 College Chemistry II |
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PHY 206 College Physics I*
AND
PHY 207 College Physics II* |
PHY 203 General Physics I
PHY 204 General Physics II
PHY 205 General Physics III |
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MAT 137 College Algebra (Science, Business and EDU Majors) |
MTH 122 College Algebra |
| MAT 200 Finite Mathematics (Non-Science Majors) |
MTH 107 Finite Mathematics |
| MAT 165 Precalculus** |
MTH 113 Precalculus/Trigonometry |
| MAT 205 Calculus** |
MTH 146 Calculus for Business |
AREA IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (12 SH / 20 QH)
Study in history and the social and behavioral sciences deals primarily with the study of human behavior, social and political structures, and economics. Requirements include 12 semester hours (20 quarter hours) with at least a 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours) course in history* and at least 6 semester hours (10 quarter hours) from among other disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. *As a part of the General Studies Curriculum, students must complete a 6 semester hour (10 quarter hour) sequence either in literature or in history.
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AREA IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Semester Hours)
AGSC: Students must complete a 6 semester hour sequence either in literature or in history.
ASU: Students satisfying the 6 semester hour sequence literature sequence (ENG 209 and 210) are only required to complete 3 semester hours of the history sequence (HIS 131 or 132) and are only required to take one history, social and behavioral science elective.**
Student originating at ASU requirement.* |
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ASU Course Title |
AL College System Course Title Equivalent |
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| GEO 206 World Geography* |
GEO 100 World Regional Geography |
HIS 131 World History I**
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HIS 101 Western Civilization I OR
HIS 103 Western Civilization I OR
HIS 121 World History I OR
HIS 123 World History I |
| HIS 131 World History II** |
HIS 102 Western Civilization II OR
HIS 104 Western Civilization II OR
HIS 122 World History II OR
HIS 124 World History II |
| History, Social and Behavioral Science Electives: Choose TWO of the following (Consult with major area for details)** |
| ANT 113 Societies Around the World |
None |
| ECO 251 Principles of Economics |
ECO 231 Principles of Economics I |
| ECO 254 Introduction to Economics |
None |
| POS 207 American Government |
None |
| PSY 251 General Psychology |
PSY 200 General Psychology |
| SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology |
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology |
The Maximum Total for AREAS I-IV is 41 Semester Hours (65 Quarter Hours)
AREA V - Pre-Professional, Major, and Elective Courses (19-23 SH / 31 QH)
Students must take 9 SH (for 120 SH programs) or 12 SH (for 128 SH programs) from the courses listed below:
Students coming to Alabama State must take all of the following.
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SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology |
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology |
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HIS 201 American History I |
HIS 201 American History I |
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HIS 202 American History II |
HIS 202 American History II |
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POS 207 American Government |
POL 211 American National Government |
The remaining hours in Area V must be fulfilled by the requirements of Alabama State University.
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POS 218 State and Local Government |
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Soc 213 Social Problems |
GRAND TOTAL for AREAS I-V: 96 QH / 60-64 SH
Note: For institutions requiring 120 semester hours for graduation the maximum allowable hours for transfer from a community college into a four-year baccalaureate degree program will be 60 semester hours.