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Page | 79or university in Texas. It includes the general education requirements for almost any baccalaureate degree. The electivesbeyond the Core Curriculum allow students to explore various aspects of the performing arts.Recommended Plan:*Core Curriculum ............................................................................................................... 48 semester hoursDRAM 1310 or 1352, and DRAM 1330, 1351 and 2336 .................................................... 12 semester hoursDRAM Practicum electives .................................................................................................. 3 semester hoursTotal: 63 semester hours* To fulfill Core Curriculum requirement, students should take DRAM 1320 to satisfy the Visual or Performing Arts component in Chart I. DRAM 1321should be taken to meet the Humanities or Visual or Performing Arts component in chart II.Emphasis in KinesiologyThis curriculum parallels the first two years of study of baccalaureate programs at state colleges and universities inTexas. The associate degree requires 48 semester credit hours of courses from the LSC-PA Core Curriculum, plus 15semester credit hours of Kinesiology.Recommended Plan:Core Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................. 48 semester hours15 semester hours to be selected from:KINE 1238 Physical Fitness and Sports Intern (2 hour)KINE 1301 Introduction to Physical EducationKINE 1304 Health and WellnessKINE 1306 First AidKINE 1321 Traditional GamesKINE 1322 Racquet Sports/GolfKINE 1336 Indoor/Outdoor GamesKINE 1337 Non-Traditional GamesKINE 1338 Applied Fitness ConceptsKINE 2156 Taping and Bandaging (1hour course)15 semester hoursTotal: 63 semester hours* Students are advised to take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, to meet the science requirements of the CoreCurriculum. Physical Activity courses (PHED) may not be used to satisfy the elective requirement.Emphasis in Studio ArtThe curriculum is designed for students who plan to work toward a traditional Bachelor of Arts degree or aprofessional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.It also is recommended for students who are undecided about majoring in art, but who would like to explore theirartistic abilities.Recommended Plan:Core Curriculum ................................................................................................................. 48 semester hoursARTS ................................................................................................................................... 18 semester hoursTotal: 66 semester hours*Students should consult an advisor to determine the appropriate electives.Associate of Arts Degree in TeachingUpon completion of the Core Curriculum, Students interested in teaching as a career may choose to complete theAssociate of Arts Degree in Teaching by selecting a teaching area of emphasis, such as EC-8, EC-12 Art, EC-12 TheaterArts, EC-12 Music or EC-12 Physical Education.Emphasis in Teaching (EC-8)This degree curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in education in order tobecome certified to teach at some level from early childhood/kindergarten through grade 8 (excluding Early Childhoodspecialization).Recommended Plan:Core Curriculum courses ................................................................................................... 48 semester hoursMATH 1350 .......................................................................................................................... 3 semester hoursLaboratory Science in addition to Core Curriculum ........................................................... 4 semester hoursEDUC 1301 and 2301 ........................................................................................................... 6 semester hoursTotal: 61 semester hours