IECC | Programs

General Education - Required (20 hours)

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Program Overview:
The Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree is designed for students who wish to explore their individual interests within an academic structure. Acceptance of credit for the AGS degree is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

Program and/or Course Requirements:
General Education........................................................ 20 credit hours

Area of concentration....................................................12 credit hours

Electives.......................................................................... 32 credit hours

TOTAL.............................................................................. 64 credit hours

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ENG 1101

Introduction to Composition

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A portfolio-based, preparatory course in reading, writing, reflection, and discussion, emphasizing rhetorical analysis and strategies for focusing, developing, and organizing writing. Special attention is given to strategies for revising and editing writing.

ENG 1111

Composition I

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Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

ENG 1121

Composition & Analysis

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ENG 1121 provides further training and practice in the comprehension and expression of written English. It focuses on organization, logic, and correct research techniques and format, including American Psychological Association and/or Modern Language Association parenthetical noting and bibliographic citations. It also includes an introduction to one genre of literature and the writing of a critical analysis of a piece of literature. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit. PREREQUISITE: ENG 1111 Composition I (IAI Code C1 900).

ENG 1201

Communications

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This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

ENG 1212

Technical Writing

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This course contains the basic principles of writing technical reports for business and industry. The students will receive training and practice in the preparation, writing, and the revising of technical reports, as well as develop skills in the comprehension of industry documents (reports, procedural plans, etc.). Topics covered include: basic grammatical rules, the organization and presentation of technical information, and the role of technical report writing.

SPE 1101

Fundamentals of Effective Speaking

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Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

SPE 1111

Interpersonal Communications

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An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, romantic, familial, and professional relationships.

ELEC

Any general life or physical science or mathematics course

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ELEC

Any general humanities course

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ELEC

Any general social science course

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NOTE:

Either the humanities or social science course must be a human diversity course selected from applicable IECC or IAI human diversity courses.

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Term Total

NOTE:

A minimum of 12 semester hours must be successfully completed in one (1) of seven (7) areas of concentration listed below. Courses eligible to satisfy the Area of Concentration will have a 1 or 2 in the first position of the course number as well as a 1 or 2 in the second position. This signifies the course is a first- or second- year level baccalaureate or technical course. Courses taken to satisfy the General Education and Elective requirements may not be used to satisfy Area of Concentration requirements.

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Comm. Skills:

English, composition, communications, journalism, speech

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Mathematics:

College algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, liberal arts, technical mathematics

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Science:

Life or physical science courses such as biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, anatomy, chemistry, physics

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Humanities:

Advanced speech, literature, art, music, philosophy, drama, French, German, Spanish, etc.

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Social Science:

Anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology

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General Business:

Management, marketing, accounting, advertising, bookkeeping, general business

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Tech. Skills:

Course work may be selected from any one (1) technical certificate or degree program. Eligible courses are listed in the catalog under programs and curricula.

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Term Total

NOTE:

Required: Thirty-two (32) semester hours, including FYE 1198 College Success and FYE 1199 Professional Career Development. Eligible courses will have a 1 or 2 in the first position of the course number as well as a 1 or 2 in the second position. This signifies the course is a first- or second- year level baccalaureate or technical course. Courses taken to satisfy General Education and Area of Concentration requirements may not be used to satisfy major/elective coursework.

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Term Total

Program Total

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.