Applied Science

(Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Offered)

This program is designed to cap appropriate associate degree programs with a primarily upper-level, broadly-based component at Southern Polytechnic State University. Admission to the program requires the completion of an associate of applied science or associate of applied technology degree. This program provides a general coverage of management and systems together with written and oral communications coursework to lead a candidate into a supervisory role in business or industry.

Core Curriculum

Area A Essential Skills (9 hours)

Hours
ENGL 1101 Composition I 3
ENGL 1102 Composition II 3
MATH 1113 Precalculus 4

Area B Institutional Options (4 hours)
 

SPCH 2400 Public Speaking 2
STS 2400 Science, Technology, and Society 2

Area C Humanities/ Fine Arts (6 hours)
Take one from each of the following two groups:
 

1) Literature of the World: 3
ENGL 2110 World Literature
ENGL 2120 British Literature
ENGL 2130 American Literature
ENGL 2141 Western Literature I
ENGL 2142 Western Literature II
 
2) Art and Culture of the World: 3
ARTS 2001 Art Appreciation
ARTS 2002 Drama Appreciation
ARTS 2003 Music Appreciation
FREN 1002 Elementary French II
GRMN 1002 Elementary German II
SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II

Area D Science, Mathematics, and Technology (11 hours)
 

MATH  2240 Survey of Calculus 3
Take any two courses from the following for a total of 8 hours: 8
ASTR 1000K Introduction to the Universe
BIOL  2107K  Biology Principles I 
BIOL  2108K Biology Principles II
CHEM  1211K Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM  1212K Principles of Chemistry II
PHYS  1111K Introductory Physics I 
PHYS  1112K Introductory Physics II
PHYS  2211K Principles of Physics I
PHYS  2212K Principles of Physics II

Area E Social Sciences (12 hours)
Take one from each of the following four groups:
 

1) American Context: 3
HIST 2111 U.S. History I
HIST 2112 U.S. History II
POLS 1101 American Government
 
2) World History: 3
HIST 1011 World Civilization: Ancient
HIST 1012 World Civilization: Medieval
HIST 1013 World Civilization: Modern
 
3) Behavioral Sciences: 3
ECON 1101 Introduction to Economics
PSYC 1100 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology
 
4) Cultures and Societies: 3
ANTH 1102 Introduction to Anthropology
ES 1100 Ethnic Studies
GEOG 1101 Introduction to Human Geography
POLS 2401 Global Issues
RELG 1200 World Religion
 
Technical Block 38

Transfer credit of up to 38 hours for courses from approved associate degree programs

Required Courses (40 Hours*)
 

ECON  1101** Introduction to Economics 3
MATH  2240** Survey of Calculus 3
MGNT 3105 Management and Organizational Behavior 3
MGNT 3125 Basic Business Finance 3
MGNT 3135 Marketing Principles 3
MGNT 3145 Legal Environment 3
MGNT 3155 Total Quality Management 3
MGNT 3160 Management Science 3
MGNT 3505 Managerial Statistics 3
MGNT 4125 Technology and Public Issues 3
MGNT 4135 Project Management 3
MGNT 4145 International Management 3
MGNT 4151 Production and Operations Management I 3
MGNT 4595 Business Strategy 3
Upper Level Free Electives 3
Degree Program Total 120

* 1 hour from MATH 1113 [A] is counted here.

** Required only of students not taking these courses as a part of the core curriculum.