Degree Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting, Bachelor of Science
- Biology, Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
- Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
- Education, Bachelor of Science
- Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science
- Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science
- Health and Human Performance, Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management, Bachelor of Science
- Marketing, Bachelor of Science
- Mass Communication, Bachelor of Arts
- Middle Grades Education, Bachelor of Science
- Nursing, Bachelor of Science
- Nursing, RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science
- Organizational Leadership (e-major collaborative partner), Bachelor of Science
- Political Science, Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Sociology, Bachelor of Arts
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Bachelor of Science
- Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor of Arts
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Career and Transfer Associate Degrees
Albany State University offers students several associate degree options. Eleven career associate of science degree programs are offered through the Health Sciences Division or the Department of Nursing. The course requirements for those career associate programs are presented under their pertinent academic department/division. Career associate degree programs devote half or more of their course requirements to a lower division major field of study and the remaining course requirements to general education, the combination of which are designed to prepare students for workforce entry into their chosen career (major) field upon graduation.
ASU also offers two transfer associate degree options for students who are preparing to “transfer into” a bachelor's degree program in a specific major field of study after completion of the associate degree. Transfer associate degree students are encouraged to consider remaining at ASU and completing their bachelor’s degree here. About two-thirds (42-43 hrs) of the course content of both of ASU’s transfer associate degree programs are devoted to the Core IMPACTS requirements of the core curriculum (general education) of a four-year bachelor’s degree, and the remaining 17-18 credit hours are taken in optional Field of Study lower division prerequisites appropriate for a particular upper division major at the baccalaureate level. Because the primary curricular focus of these two transfer associate degree programs is on the completion of general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree, they are aptly named the Associate of Arts in Core Curriculum and the Associate of Science in Core Curriculum. It should be noted that the Field of Study options cited in the listings of course requirements for these transfer associate programs are not considered to be “majors.” Those program components are not sufficient to justify separate transfer associate degree programs but are merely recommended lower division course options for preparing to pursue a particular baccalaureate major in the last two years of a four-year degree. The requirements for completing the two transfer associate degree programs are presented below rather than in a particular department because many different academic departments contribute courses for the completion of the Core Curriculum.
NOTE: All Field of Study courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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Career Associate Degrees
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Technology
- Histologic Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Science
- Respiratory Therapy
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Associate of Arts in Core Curriculum
In order to earn the transfer Associate of Arts degree in Core Curriculum, students must complete each of the Core IMPACTS areas of the ASU Core Curriculum and one of the options for satisfying a Field of Study listed in the degree requirements below.
NOTE: All Field of Study courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Select one of the following options for satisfying the Field of Study | 18 | |
| Select this option for further study in Art | ||
| Concert and Recitals Attendance | ||
| Design I-Fundamentals of Design | ||
| Drawing I-Basic Drawing | ||
| Design II-Fundamentals of Design | ||
| Drawing II-Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Select this option for further study in Dance | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dance Improvisation | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Modern Dance II | ||
| Modern Dance III | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Dance Composition | ||
| History of Black Dance in the United States | ||
| Dance Production Seminar | ||
| Select this option for further study in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
Select 18 hours of coursework at the 1000 and 2000-level from the following subject areas: | ||
Arts and Humanities | ||
ARTS | Art | |
ENGL | English | |
MUSC | Music | |
THEA | Speech/Theater | |
Social Sciences | ||
COMM | Communications/Public Speaking | |
HIST | History | |
POLS | Political Science | |
PSYC | Psychology | |
SOCI | Sociology | |
| Select this option for further study in Mass Communications | ||
| News Writing and Reporting | ||
| Survey of Mass Communication | ||
| Writing for the Media | ||
| Fundamental Web and Graphics Design | ||
Modern Languages | ||
Select 6 semester hours from the following: | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Select this option for further study in Music | ||
| Concert and Recitals Attendance | ||
| Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| Functional Piano Class | ||
| Functional Piano Class | ||
MUSC 1**1 | Freshman Applied Lesson | |
MUSC 1**2 | Freshman Applied Lesson | |
| Elementary Harmony and Musicianship | ||
| Introduction to Music Literature | ||
| Elementary Harmony and Musicianship | ||
MUSC 2**1 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | |
MUSC 2**2 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | |
| Select this option for further study in Music Education | ||
| Concert and Recitals Attendance | ||
| Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| Functional Piano Class | ||
| Functional Piano Class | ||
MUSC 1**1 | Freshman Applied Lesson | |
MUSC 1**2 | Freshman Applied Lesson | |
| Elementary Harmony and Musicianship | ||
| Introduction to World Music | ||
| Elementary Harmony and Musicianship | ||
| Introduction to Music Education | ||
MUSC 2**1 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | |
MUSC 2**2 | Sophomore Applied Lesson | |
| Select this option for further study in Political Science | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Microcomputers in Social Science | ||
2000 Level | Social Science | |
2000 Level | Foreign Language | |
| Select this option for further study in Psychology | ||
Required courses | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Ethics | ||
Select 4 courses from the following | ||
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Microcomputers in Social Science | ||
MDLG | Foreign Language (Option) | |
| Human Growth & Development | ||
| Intro to Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Select this option for further study in Sociology | ||
Required courses | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Intro to Anthropology | ||
| The Sociology of Gender Roles | ||
Select 2 courses from the following | ||
| Microcomputers in Social Science | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
MDLG | Foreign Language (Option) | |
| Select this option for further study in Social Services | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Careers in Social Work | ||
| Self Awareness | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Select this option for further study in Theater | ||
| Concert and Recitals Attendance | ||
| Theater Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Voice and Diction | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Production and Performance | ||
| Production and Performance | ||
| Acting I Laboratory | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 63 | |
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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
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Associate of Science in Core Curriculum
In order to earn the transfer Associate of Science degree in Core Curriculum, students must complete each of the Core IMPACTS areas of the ASU Core Curriculum and one of the options for satisfying a Field of Study listed in the degree requirements below.
NOTE: All Field of Study courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
Associate of Science in Core Curriculum: STEM Majors
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS (see footnote for specific requirements) | 43 | |
| Select one of the following options for satisfying the Field of Study | 18 | |
| Select this option for further study in Biological Science 7 | ||
| Science Career Exploration | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Biology II | ||
| Introductory Physics I | ||
| Introductory Physics II | ||
| Select this option for further study in Computer Science 11 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
or CSCI 1301K | Computer Science I | |
| Computer Science II | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Select this option for further study in Engineering 12 | ||
Required course | ||
| Calculus II | ||
Select one of the following lab science courses | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
Select 3 of the following courses | ||
| Principles of Engineering Analysis and Design | ||
| Engineering Computing | ||
| Engineering Graphics | ||
| Engineering Statics | ||
| Electric Circuit Analysis | ||
| Select this option for further study in Forensic Science 17 | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Intro to FOSC | ||
| Scientific Mathematics | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 16 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 64 | |
Associate of Science in Core Curriculum: Non-STEM Majors
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS (see footnote for specific requirements) | 42 | |
| Select one of the following options for satisfying the Field of Study | 18 | |
| Select this option for further study in Business Fields 8 | ||
| Accounting Principles I | ||
| Accounting Principles II | ||
| Fundamentals of Computer Applications | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Business 9 | ||
or BUSA 2105 | Communicating in the Business Environment | |
| Select this option for further study in Criminal Justice | ||
| Required courses | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Intro to Law Enforcement | ||
| Report Writing | ||
| American Correctional Systems | ||
Select two courses from the following (6 hours) | ||
| Community Relations | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
Any foreign language course | ||
| Select this option for further study in Education 4 | ||
The following three courses are required for all education majors | ||
| Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 1, 6 | ||
| Exploring Socio-Cult Perspective 2, 6 | ||
| Exploring Teaching and Learning 3, 6 | ||
9 Additional Credit Hours Selected from one of the following areas (Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Physical Education, Science Education, Special Education, English Education) | ||
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in Elementary Education must take these courses | ||
| Life/Earth Science 6 | ||
| Physical Science 6 | ||
| Foundation of Numbers and Operations 6 | ||
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in Middle Grades Education must select TWO courses from a MAJOR concentration and ONE course from a minor concentration | ||
| Life/Earth Science (Science Concentration) | ||
| Physical Science (Science Concentration) | ||
| Foundation of Numbers and Operations (Math Concentration) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (Math Concentration) | ||
| Survey of American History I (Social Studies Concentration) 5, 6 | ||
or HIST 2112 | Survey of American History II | |
or HIST 2115 | African American History | |
or HIST 2116 | American Military History | |
| Survey of Economics (Social Studies Concentration) | ||
or ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Literary Forms (English-Language Arts Concentration) | ||
| Survey/American Literature I (English-Language Arts Concentration) | ||
or ENGL 2141 | African-American Literature I | |
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in Physical Education must take these two courses | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6 | ||
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in Science Education must take these two courses 18 | ||
| Introductory Physics I | ||
| Introductory Physics II | ||
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in Special Education Adaptive must take these three courses | ||
| Foundation of Numbers and Operations | ||
| Literary Forms | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
or ENGL 2131 | Survey/American Literature I | |
or ENGL 2141 | African-American Literature I | |
AS Students interested in pursuing career/academics in English Education must take this course and one of the foreign language options listed | ||
| Literary Forms | ||
Choose one sequence | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate French I and Intermediate French II | ||
| Intermediate German I and Intermediate German II | ||
| Select this option for further study in Organizational Leadership | ||
The following courses are offered through eMajor to satisfy the Field of Study requirement, however, additional courses can also satisfy the requirement. Students should consult with their academic advisor when selecting Field of Study courses. | ||
| Leadership in a Global Society | ||
| Profiles of Leaders | ||
| Writing for Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Ethics and Leadership | ||
| Program and Policy Evaluation for Leaders | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 16 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 63 | |
Associate of Science in Core Curriculum: Health Professions Majors
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS (see footnote for specific requirements) 13 | 43 | |
| Select this option for further study in Health Sciences | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II 14 | ||
or BIOL 1100K | Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Care Professional | |
Select 10 or 14 additional semester hours (see footnote for details) 14 | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 16 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 46 | |
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Prerequisite is ENGL 1101
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Prerequisite is EDUC 2110
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Prerequisite is EDUC 2120
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Courses in this Area MUST be approved by the student’s assigned academic advisor to ensure they meet the needs of the student’s academic and career goals.
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Courses cannot be used to satisfy multiple areas of the check sheet.
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Required for one or more pathways to BS Teacher Education programs.
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Core IMPACTS: the Biological Science Field of Study requires that students complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) in the Mathematics Area and the Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) and Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K) sequence in the STEM Area)
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Core IMPACTS: the Business Field of Study requires that students complete College Algebra (MATH 1111) in the Mathematics Area and Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) in the STEM Area with a minimum grade of C.
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Take both if ECON 2105 is taken in the Social Science Area.
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Core IMPACTS: the Computer Science Field of Study requires that students complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) in the Mathematics Area and Calculus I (MATH 1211) in the STEM Area. Students are also required to take one of the following lab science sequences in the STEM Area: (BIOL 2107K and BIOL 2108K) or (CHEM 1211K and CHEM 1212K) or (PHYS 1111K and PHYS 1112K) or (PHYS 2211K and PHYS 2212K).The extra credit hour from MATH 1211 will be counted in the Field of Study.
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Core IMPACTS: the Engineering Field of Study requires that students complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113)in the Mathematics Area and Calculus I (MATH 1211) as part of the STEM Area. Students must also complete the Principles of Physics I (PHYS 2211K) and Principles of Physics II (PHYS 2212K) sequence to complete the STEM Area.
Students in this area should see an advisor in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics for more details about the curriculum and transferring out to another institution for completion of the bachelors degree in engineering.
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Core IMPACTS: students pursuing a career associate degree or a bachelor's degree in Nursing should follow the guidance from that degree for the correct math and science courses to complete in the Mathematics and STEM Areas.
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To complete the Health Science Field of Study: 18 credit hours must be complete
An Anatomy & Physiology requirement must be completed and may vary based on the career program of interest
- Option 1: The A&P series BIOL 2411K & BIOL 2412K is highly recommended to better prepare the student for all career programs.
- Career programs that require Option 1: Health Information Technology, Histotechnician, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Option 2: Some programs will accept BIOL 1100K for the A&P requirement; however, it is not recommended for anyone that intends to transfer outside of Albany State University as BIOL 1100K will not transfer to another institution.
- Career programs that will accept Options 1 or 2: Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Radiologic Science, and Respiratory Care.
- Credit cannot be given for BIOL 2411K and BIOL 1100K. Student must choose one or the other. BIOL 1100K is not considered a prerequisite for BIOL 2412K.
- BIOL 2411K and BIOL 2412K are required for Bachelor degree programs at ASU. BIOL 1100K is not accepted as a pre-requisite course for baccalaureate degrees at ASU.
Additional credit hours in the Field of Study (10 or 14, see first two bullet points)
- If BIOL 2411K & BIOL 2412K were used to satisfy the A&P requirement, an additional 10 credit hours must be taken.
- If BIOL 1100K was used to satisfy the A&P requirement, an additional 14 credit hours must be taken.
- Any course option listed under a Core IMPACTS or Field of Study Area (except for HLTH classes) may be used to satisfy the Field of Study but cannot be used twice for the degree.
- Any ALHE, ACCT, BUSA, and EMTP course may also be applied to the Field of Study for the A.S. for Health Career Pathways.
- Choose from the following additional courses that are appropriate for the chosen career pathway (other options are available as noted in the previous two bullet points)
- ALHE 1023 – EMT Practicum 1
- ALHE 1025 – Trauma for the EMT
- ALHE 1029 – EMT Practicum II
- ALHE 1032 – ALS for the AEMT
- ALHE 1034 – AEMT Practicum III
- ALHE 1036 – Medical Emergencies for the EMT
- ALHE 1039 – Essential Skills for the EMT
- ALHE 1110 – Intro to the EMS Profession
- ALHE 1120 – Medical Terminology
- BIOL 2211K – Introduction to Microbiology
- BUSA 2101 – Survey of Computer Applications]
- COHP 2120 – Growth and Development for the Health Professions
- NURS 1232 – Pre-Nursing Seminar
- PSYC 2103 – Human Growth and Development
- Option 1: The A&P series BIOL 2411K & BIOL 2412K is highly recommended to better prepare the student for all career programs.
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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
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Core IMPACTS: the Forensic Science Field of Study requires that students complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) or Calculus I (MATH 1211) in the Mathematics Area and the Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) and Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K) sequence in the STEM Area.
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Core IMPACTS: Students interested in completing the Science concentration of the bachelor's degree in education must complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) in the Mathematics Area and Calculus I (MATH 1211) in the STEM Area. Students are also required to complete the Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) and CHEM 1212K sequence in the STEM Area.
Certificates
- Computed Tomography
- Emergency Medical Service
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Histologic Technician
- Medical Coding
- Phlebotomy Technician
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Minors
- African-American Studies
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- History
- International Affairs
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Military Leadership
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Industry
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Theater
- Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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