Liberal Arts and Sciences / Associate of Arts
Program: AA-LAAS-4
Offered to students enrolled at the St. Augustine College location only.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum includes courses in the foundations of psychology, history, social work, appreciation of arts, literature and Spanish, enabling students to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts. The student can choose any of the seven (7) concentrations currently available within the degree in order to satisfy individual career interests. The general education core for this degree complies with guidelines of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI).
Academic Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 60
Concentration credit hours: 9
Elective credit hours: 13 - 15
General Education credit hours for AA: 36-38
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following Concentrations: | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Required for the Social Work degree and for the Social Work concentration in the LAS degree program.
- 2
Required for Child Development Concentration
Concentrations
Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 21300 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 32000 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Any 20000 or 30000 level PSYC course | 3 | |
| Electives | * | |
*Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Social Work
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SCWK 10000 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SCWK 34900 | Ethics and Professional Issues in Social Work | 3 |
| SCWK 25000 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) | 3 |
| Electives | * | |
*Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Child Development
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 21000 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| SPED 25700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| ECED 20800 | Language Acquisition & Art for Young Children | 4 |
| Electives | * | |
*Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Criminal Justice
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSJS 11000 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CSJS 24000 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CSJS 26000 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| Electives | * | |
| *Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Computer Information Systems
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 20000 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Any two CIS 200 level or higher courses recommended: | 6 | |
| .NET Programming | ||
| Operating Systems | ||
| Accounting and Business Information Systems | ||
Any of the four combinations above and CIS 300 (CIS 300 must be taken in the last semester) | ||
| Electives | * | |
*Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
CPSC 20000 Introduction to Computer Science is a prerequisite for both
- 2
INSY 13000 Microcomputer Hardware Systems is a prerequisite for both
- 3
BSAN 20000 Accounting and Business Information Systems must be taken in the last semester
Interdisciplinary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Courses | 9 | |
| Choose any three degree-applicable courses. Courses below ENGL 11100 College Writing 1 and below MATH 10500 Introductory Statistics do not apply. | ||
| Electives | * | |
*Students should take additional credit hours of degree-applicable courses to reach a total of 60 credit hours. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose courses suitable to their major or career aspirations. | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |