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Program checklist · Associate of Liberal Studies

Associate of Liberal Studies

South Piedmont Community College · Polkton, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Associate of Liberal Studies
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
31.0508
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1193
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
197850
CourseShelf checklist
CK_197850_0ce1ba12
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Core - 32 Credit Hours

40 items
  1. As published: “First Year Experience 1 Credits”
    1
  2. ENGLISH - 6 CREDIT HOURS
    Not resolved to a course
  3. As published: “English Composition I* 3 Credits”
    3
  4. As published: “English Composition II* 3 Credits”
    3
  5. MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS Select one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  6. As published: “College Algebra* 3 Credits”
    3
  7. As published: “Math Reasoning* 3 Credits”
    3
  8. As published: “Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits”
    3
  9. SCIENCES - 4 CREDIT HOURS Select one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  10. As published: “Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
    4
  11. As published: “Biology for Majors* 4 Credits”
    4
  12. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits”
    4
  13. As published: “Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
    4
  14. As published: “Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits”
    4
  15. As published: “Earth Science* 4 Credits”
    4
  16. As published: “Physical Geology* 4 Credits”
    4
  17. As published: “Physical Science* 4 Credits”
    4
  18. As published: “Astronomy* 4 Credits”
    4
  19. As published: “Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
    4
  20. FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES - 6 CREDIT HOURS Select two of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  21. As published: “Art Appreciation* 3 Credits”
    3
  22. As published: “American Literature I* 3 Credits”
    3
  23. As published: “American Literature II* 3 Credits”
    3
  24. As published: “World Literature I* 3 Credits”
    3
  25. As published: “World Literature II* 3 Credits”
    3
  26. As published: “Music Appreciation* 3 Credits”
    3
  27. As published: “Introduction To Philosophy* 3 Credits”
    3
  28. SOCIAL SCIENCES - 9 CREDIT HOURS Select one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  29. As published: “United States History To 1865* 3 Credits”
    3
  30. As published: “United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits”
    3
  31. As published: “World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits”
    3
  32. As published: “World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits”
    3
  33. As published: “American National Government* 3 Credits”
    3
  34. Select two of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  35. As published: “General Psychology* 3 Credits”
    3
  36. As published: “Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits”
    3
  37. As published: “Social Problems* 3 Credits”
    3
  38. COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 CREDIT HOURS Select one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  39. As published: “Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits”
    3
  40. As published: “Information Systems 3 Credits”
    3

Discipline Area Track - 12-16 Credit Hours

0 items

    Athletic Training Track

    7 items
    1. As published: “Nutrition 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Sports Marketing 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credits”
      3
    5. Select one of the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    6. As published: “Biology for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    7. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits”
      4

    Basic Business Management Track

    5 items
    1. As published: “Introduction To Business** 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Small Business Management 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Human Resource Management 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Business Law** 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Introduction to Supervision 3 Credits”
      3

    Basic Business Principles Track

    5 items
    1. As published: “Principles of Managerial Accounting** 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Introduction To Business** 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Small Business Management 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Human Resource Management 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Business Law** 3 Credits”
      3

    Business Entrepreneurship Track

    5 items
    1. As published: “Payroll Accounting 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Computerized Accounting 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Introduction To Business** 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Introduction to Marketing** 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Introduction to Supervision 3 Credits”
      3

    Construction Track

    4 items
    1. As published: “Industrial Fundamentals 4 Credits”
      4
    2. As published: “Plumbing, Electrical, & Construction Maintenance 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Carpentry 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Applied Construction Capstone 3 Credits”
      3

    Criminal Justice Track

    13 items
    1. As published: “Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Crime Scene Documentation 2 Credits”
      2
    3. As published: “Criminalistics 4 Credits”
      4
    4. Select two of the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    5. As published: “Computer Law & Ethics 3 Credits”
      3
    6. As published: “Criminal Procedures And Evidence 3 Credits”
      3
    7. As published: “Criminology 3 Credits”
      3
    8. As published: “Police Community Relations 3 Credits”
      3
    9. As published: “Police Organization And Management 3 Credits”
      3
    10. As published: “Criminal Law 3 Credits”
      3
    11. As published: “Juvenile Justice And Delinquency 3 Credits”
      3
    12. As published: “Introduction To Corrections 3 Credits”
      3
    13. As published: “Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credits”
      3

    Digital and Media Arts Track

    16 items
    1. As published: “Digital Skills 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Intro to Graphic Design 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Typography And Layout 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Digital Photography 3 Credits”
      3
    5. Select one of the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    6. As published: “Design I 3 Credits”
      3
    7. As published: “Drawing I 3 Credits”
      3
    8. As published: “Painting I 3 Credits”
      3
    9. As published: “Sculpture I 3 Credits”
      3
    10. As published: “3-D Design 3 Credits”
      3
    11. As published: “Advertising Design 3 Credits”
      3
    12. As published: “Publication Design 3 Credits”
      3
    13. As published: “Digital Illustration 3 Credits”
      3
    14. As published: “Interactive/Web Design 3 Credits”
      3
    15. As published: “Motion Graphics 3 Credits”
      3
    16. As published: “Video Production 3 Credits”
      3

    Health Professions Track

    5 items
    1. As published: “Medical Terminology 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Introduction To Health Science 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “CPR and First Aid for Health Care Providers 1 Credits”
      1
    4. As published: “Medical Skills 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Patient Care Technician 3 Credits”
      3

    Math and Sciences Track

    21 items
    1. Select fifteen (15) credit hours from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. As published: “Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    3. As published: “Biology for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    4. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits”
      4
    5. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits”
      4
    6. As published: “Microbiology* 4 Credits”
      4
    7. As published: “Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    8. As published: “Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    9. As published: “Chemistry II for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    10. As published: “Earth Science* 4 Credits”
      4
    11. As published: “Physical Geology* 4 Credits”
      4
    12. As published: “Trigonometry* 3 Credits”
      3
    13. As published: “Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits”
      3
    14. As published: “Calculus I* 4 Credits”
      4
    15. As published: “Calculus II* 4 Credits”
      4
    16. As published: “Calculus III* 4 Credits”
      4
    17. As published: “Physical Science* 4 Credits”
      4
    18. As published: “Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    19. As published: “Physics I for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    20. As published: “Physics II for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    21. As published: “Physics II for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4

    Networking & Cybersecurity Track

    6 items
    1. As published: “Computer Science I Lab 1 Credits”
      1
    2. As published: “Computer Science I 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Intro to Networking & Cyber Security 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “PC Hardware & Maintenance 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Networking 2 Credits”
      2
    6. As published: “Network Security 3 Credits”
      3

    Social and Behavioral Sciences Track

    20 items
    1. Select fifteen (15) credit hours from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. As published: “General Anthropology* 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Macroeconomics* 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Microeconomics* 3 Credits”
      3
    6. As published: “Arkansas History 3 Credits”
      3
    7. As published: “United States History To 1865* 3 Credits”
      3
    8. As published: “United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits”
      3
    9. As published: “World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits”
      3
    10. As published: “World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits”
      3
    11. As published: “American National Government* 3 Credits”
      3
    12. As published: “American State And Local Government* 3 Credits”
      3
    13. As published: “General Psychology* 3 Credits”
      3
    14. As published: “Developmental Psychology* 3 Credits”
      3
    15. As published: “Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits”
      3
    16. As published: “Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits”
      3
    17. As published: “Intro to Addiction Studies 3 Credits”
      3
    18. As published: “Cultural Competency 3 Credits”
      3
    19. As published: “Social Problems* 3 Credits”
      3
    20. As published: “Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits”
      3

    Sports Management Track

    5 items
    1. As published: “Introduction To Business** 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Sports Marketing 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Introduction to Coaching Methods 3 Credits”
      3

    Teaching/Coaching Track

    4 items
    1. As published: “Child Growth And Development 3 Credits”
      3
    2. As published: “Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Foundations of Diverse Learners 3 Credits”
      3
    4. Select two courses from one subject area listed below, not previously taken: English History Math Science
      Not resolved to a course

    Personal Enrichment Electives - 12-16 Credit Hours

    41 items
    1. If your chosen Discipline-Area Concentration requires one or more of these courses, select a different course for your Personal Enrichment hours. Select eleven to twelve (11-12) credit hours from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. As published: “Principles of Managerial Accounting** 3 Credits”
      3
    3. As published: “Nutrition 3 Credits”
      3
    4. As published: “Ceramics I 3 Credits”
      3
    5. As published: “Design I 3 Credits”
      3
    6. As published: “Drawing I 3 Credits”
      3
    7. As published: “Digital Skills 3 Credits”
      3
    8. As published: “Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    9. As published: “Biology for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    10. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits”
      4
    11. As published: “Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits”
      4
    12. As published: “Keyboarding** 3 Credits”
      3
    13. As published: “Introduction To Business** 3 Credits”
      3
    14. As published: “Introduction to Marketing** 3 Credits”
      3
    15. As published: “Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    16. As published: “Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    17. As published: “Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits”
      3
    18. As published: “Macroeconomics* 3 Credits”
      3
    19. As published: “Microeconomics* 3 Credits”
      3
    20. As published: “Intro to Education 3 Credits”
      3
    21. As published: “Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits”
      3
    22. As published: “Earth Science* 4 Credits”
      4
    23. As published: “Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits”
      3
    24. As published: “Physical Geology* 4 Credits”
      4
    25. As published: “Arkansas History 3 Credits”
      3
    26. As published: “Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits”
      3
    27. As published: “PE Course 1 Credits”
      1
    28. As published: “Life Fitness Concepts 2 Credits”
      2
    29. As published: “Health And Safety* 3 Credits”
      3
    30. As published: “Physical Science* 4 Credits”
      4
    31. As published: “Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits”
      4
    32. As published: “American State And Local Government* 3 Credits”
      3
    33. As published: “Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits”
      3
    34. As published: “Beginning Spanish II* 3 Credits”
      3
    35. As published: “Intermediate Spanish I* 3 Credits”
      3
    36. As published: “Intermediate Spanish II* 3 Credits”
      3
    37. As published: “Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits”
      3
    38. As published: “Introduction to Supervision 3 Credits”
      3
    39. PE Any - 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    40. OREC Any - 1 CH - OREC Course 1 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    41. Other courses may be substituted with approval from the Dean of Instruction.
      Not resolved to a course

    60 Credit Hours

    0 items
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