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
 
Bachelor 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.