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2006-2008 CATALOGGENERAL MATH/SCIENCEA.S. Degree • Suggested CurriculumThis curriculum has been designed for students who plan totransfer into a bachelor of science degree program but areundecided about their specific major. It provides the basic foundationin math, the sciences and general education required byuniversities for entry into math/science-related programs.I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (41)Area A: Communication (9 credits)ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)Select three courses from the list for Area B on pages 42-44, with atleast one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.Area C: Mathematics (5 credits)MATH 171 [M1 900-1] Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)Select one life science course and one physical science course from thelist for Area D on pages 42-44. One course must have a lab component.BIOL 112 [L1 900L} Organismal Biology (4) recommendedCHEM 110 [P1 902L) General Chemistry I (5) recommendedArea E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list forArea E on pages 42-44.II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/MAJOR FIELD (21)Select 21 credits from college-level transfer-oriented courses such as:A. Science and math foundation coursesSuggested science/math foundation courses include:BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)CHEM 130 General Chemistry II (5)MATH 172 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)MATH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)PHYSI 210 University Physics I (4)PHYSI 220 University Physics II (4)B.Additional general education core courses from Areas B through Eon pages 42-44.C. Entry level courses in baccalaureate majors you wish to exploreD. Foreign language courses*Required A.S. Degree Program Total: 62 creditsForeign Language Requirements: Some universities have a foreign languagerequirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high schoolor four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It isrecommended that students complete the entire sequence at one institution.DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESTRANSFER DEGREESPRE-HEALTH ADMINISTRATIONA.A. Degree • Suggested CurriculumThis curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer toGovernors State University for a Bachelor of Health Sciencedegree in Health Administration. Health administrators developand manage health services organizations and programs.Graduates of bachelor’s degree programs become unit ordepartment heads in large and complex health care institutionssuch as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies,ambulatory care facilities and medical group management teams.PLEASE NOTE: Each senior institution has its own transfer policies. Westrongly urge you to consult the school of your choice and/or the Prairie StateCollege Counseling & Academic Advising Center to discuss the transferabilityof courses in relation to the school and major selectedI. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (37-38)Area A: Communication (9 credits)ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)Select three courses from the list for Area B on pages 42-44, with atleast one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)MATH 115 [M1 902] General Education Statistics (3)Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)Select one life science and one physical science course from the list forArea D on pages 42-44. One course must have a lab component.Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)ECON 201 [S3 901] Macroeconomic Principles (3)ECON 202 [S3 902] Microeconomic Principles (3)Select one additional course from an area other than ECON from thelist for Area E on pages 42-44.II.AREA OF CONCENTRATION/MAJOR FIELD (24-25)BUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)BUS 13 Financial Accounting (4)BUS 132 Managerial Accounting (3)ITAPP 101 [BUS 902] Introduction to Computers (3)Any additional courses in BusinessAny Course in Human ServicesAny general education course from the lists on pages 42-44.Other elective courses recommended by the senior institution towhich this degree will transfer.Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 creditsThis program represents an Articulation Agreement between Prairie StateCollege and Governors State University. Students transferring to other universitiesshould consult their institution of choice for course recommendations ineach area.Foreign Language Requirements: Some universities have a foreign languagerequirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high schoolor four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It isrecommended that students complete the entire sequence at one institution.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES57