2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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The above information and the information in the following sections apply to students
who are in either University Parallel Programs or Career Education Programs.
For University Parallel Students (Associate of Science Degree and Associate of
Arts Degree)
For students seeking the A.S. and A.A. degrees, the general education university
parallel core curriculum intends to stimulate students to acquire general knowledge in
various academic disciplines, to gain the ability to effectively express themselves orally
and in writing, and to prepare for advanced educational work through the acquisition
of effective research, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
RSCC rpovides an informal intellectual environment which enables students to develop
the following: familiarity with current research and problem-solving methods, a
desire and ability for self-directed learning and effective expression, a capacity to synthesize
knowledge from many sources, and an ability to critically examine new ideas
and ways of thinking. For further information, refer to the University Parallel Program
section on page 86.
For Career Education Students (Associate of Applied Science Degree)
For students seeking the A.A.S. degree, the career education curriculum includes a
general educaiton core leading students to the achievement of a basic understanding of
the humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences; the achievement of basic skill
competencies in oral and written expressions; and an understanding of vocation a a part
of the changing world culture and learning as a lifelong eneavor. For further information,
refer to the Career Preparation Program section on page 126.
General Education Mission