Programs of Study 53 FOOD AND NUTRITION CHM 104 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry...4 CHM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry...4 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 take no more than six hours in a single discipline. BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 HEC 140 Principles of Nutrition...3 Guide for the Food and Nutrition program. Failure to do so may FORESTRY This curriculum guide is based on the AGSC Ratified Discipline Template which is applicable only for students intending to transfer to Auburn University. Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in forestry-related fields at other senior institutions should consult the catalogs of those schools. ENG 271 and ENG 272 World Literature I and II...6 PHL 206 Ethics and Society...3 Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics:...12 MTH 125 Calculus I...4 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II...8 History Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List)...6 ECO 232 Principles of Microeconomics...3 Social and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 Elective Courses:... 19-23 Choose 19-23 hours from courses below based on STARS BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course Approved Electives... 0-2 Guide for the Forestry program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. GENERAL This curriculum guide should be used by the student who has not chosen a major or professional field of study. Under the guidelines established by the Articulation and General Studies Committee, it is important to establish a major as soon as possible and to follow the AGSC Ratified Templates and STARS Transfer Guides for that major or professional field of study. Speech (See STARS Approved Course List)...3 MTH 112 should be chosen if there is any possibility that the student will pursue a field of study requiring more
54 Shelton State Community College than one mathematics course or a field of study which requires calculus. (Additional prerequisite mathematics courses may be required based on placement test results.) Natural Science with Lab...8 (See STARS Approved Course List) It is usually good practice to select a sequence of courses. Approved Electives... 13-17 At this point, the student should consult the catalog of the school to which the student plans to transfer to determine the most suitable courses to complete the degree. Guide for the General program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (University of Alabama at Birmingham only) who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree in health information management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Natural Science with Lab...8 (See STARS Approved Course List) It is usually good practice to select a sequence of courses. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 Elective Courses:.20 Choose 20 hours from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I...3 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 Total Hours Required for Degree...61 Guide for the Health Information Management program. Failure to do so may HISTORY Literature (See STARS Approved Course List)...3 Course List)...3 HIS 101 and HIS 102 United States History I and II...6 Social, and Behavioral Sciences...6 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course
Programs of Study 55 HIS 201 and 202 United States History I and II...6 Approved Electives... 7-11 Total Hours Required for Degree... 61-65 Guide for the History program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 List)...4 PSY 210 Human Growth and Development...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 0-3 BIO 120 Medical Terminology (Concentration in Child Life only)...3 BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Concentration in Child Life only)...8 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course CHD 201 Child Growth and Development Principles...3 PHL 206 Ethics and Society (Concentration in Child Life only)...3 SOC 247 Marriage and Family...3 Total Hours Required for Degree... 61-65 Guide for the Human Development and Family Studies program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. JOURNALISM Literature Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List)..6 HIS 201 and HIS 202 United States History I and II...6 Social, and Behavioral Sciences...6 MCM 100 Introduction to Mass Communication...3 Foreign Language...8 Approved Electives... 3-6 Total Hours Required for Degree... 61-65 Guide for the Journalism program. Failure to do so may INTERIOR DESIGN ART 203 Art History I...3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Natural Science with Lab...8 (See STARS Approved Course List) It is usually good practice to select a sequence of courses.
56 Shelton State Community College (STARS Approved Course List) A student should take no more than six hours in a single discipline. ART 113 Drawing I...3 ART 121 Two Dimensional Composition I...3 ART 204 Art History II...3 Approved Electives... 4-8 Total Hours Required for Degree... 61-65 Guide for the Interior Design program. Failure to do so may LAW (Pre-Law) There is no single pre-law curriculum. A broad liberal arts education is considered an ideal preparation for the study of law; therefore, students planning careers in law may pursue a wide variety of undergraduate programs of study. Specific details for a pre-law program of study are a matter for each individual student to plan in consultation with advisors. The pre-law student is advised to select a major in a field of study found to be personally fulfilling and to select electives that assure a broad liberal education. A typical program for the first two years of prelaw is as follows: MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Recommended: PSY 200 General Psychology or SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology or POL 211 American National Government ECO 231 and 232 Principles of Macroeconomics and Principles of Microeconomics...6 Approved Electives... 7-11 Total Hours Required for Degree... 61-65 Guide for the Law (Pre-Law) program. Failure to do so may MATHEMATICS Fine Arts (STARS Approved Course List- A MTH 113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry or more advanced mathematics...3 CIS 191 and CIS 193 Introduction to Computer Science and Lab...4
Programs of Study 57 a 3semester hour course in health as a component of MTH 125 Calculus I...4 MTH 126 Calculus II...4 MTH 227 Calculus III...4 MTH 238 Applied Differential Equations I...3 Guide for the Mathematics program. Failure to do so may MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES This curriculum guide is designed for students who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham or the University of South Alabama. MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Elective Courses:...24 Choose from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. BIO 103 Principles of Biology I...4 MTH 113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry...3 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I...4 Guide for the Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. MEDICINE (Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry) A wide variety of programs may be planned that will both fulfill specific requirements for admission to medical school, dentistry school, or optometry school and allow students to pursue their individual academic interests. Students preparing to enter one of the above schools should consult the catalog of that school of their interest early in their undergraduate enrollment, in order to be informed of the exact requirements for entrance. Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics:...12 MTH 125 Calculus I...4 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II...8 Elective Courses:... 19-23 Choose from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. CHM 221 and CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and II...8 PHY 201 and PHY 202 General Physics I and II...8 Guide for the Medicine program. Failure to do so may
58 Shelton State Community College MUSIC or MUSIC EDUCATION This curriculum guide is designed for students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree in music or music education. General Requirements: Unless excused by the appropriate instructional dean, voice majors and minors are required to take Shelton Singers each semester, and instrumental majors are to enroll in an ensemble each semester. Music majors and minors are expected to attend departmental recitals and selected musical events in the area. Student programs are presented periodically, and all applied music majors and minors are required to perform in at least one of these each year. To complete requirements in applied study and receive an Associate Degree, music majors must present a thirtyminute recital. Recital dates will be determined by music faculty and a pre-recital hearing. At the end of each semester, students enrolled in principles of applied music and secondary applied music are given a jury examination by the music faculty. Music majors and minors studying applied instruction must enroll in MUS 100 Concert Series. Four semesters of attendance are required. Voice instrumental majors should take class piano as a secondary applied instrument for their electives. MUS 101 Music Appreciation...3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course MUS 111, 112, 113, 114, 211, 213 Music Theory I, II, III...12 Choose from MUL 180, MUL 181, MUL 280 Chorus I, II, III or MUL 190, MUL 191, MUL 290 Concert Band I, II, III or MUL 196, MUL 197, MUL 296 Jazz Band I, II, III...3 Choose from MUP 101, MUP 102, MUP 201, MUP 202 Applied Piano I, II, III, IV or MUP 111, MUP 112, MUP 211, MUP 212 Applied Voice I, II, III, IV...6 MUL 101, MUL 102 Class Piano I, II...2 Guide for the Music or Music Education program. Failure to do so may NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY (University of Alabama at Birmingham only) who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham MTH 113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry...3 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II...8 BIO 120 Medical Terminology...3 BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3
Programs of Study 59 Total Hours Required for Degree... 60-65 Guide for the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. Failure to do so may NURSING (Pre-Nursing) This curriculum guide is for students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the Capstone School of Nursing at the University of Alabama. Students who elect to attend other schools of nursing should consult the catalog of those institutions. Literature Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List)...6 (Students with a strong background in biology should talk with a counselor to determine if they may be exempt from this prerequisite.) CHM 104 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry...4 History (See STARS Approved Course List)...3 SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology or ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology...3 PSY 210 Human Growth and Development...3 Elective Courses:... 21-24 BIO 201 and 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 CHM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry...4 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 PHL 206 Ethics and Society...3 HEC 140 Principles of Nutrition...3 Guide for the Nursing program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (Pre-Occupational Therapy) who intend to earn a masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham or the University of South Alabama. It is important to consult with an advisor at the senior institution early in the freshman year. Literature Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List)...6 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 CHM 111 College Chemistry I...4 History (See STARS Approved Course List)...3 PSY 210 Human Growth and Development...3 SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology...3 ART 113 Drawing I...3 BIO 120 Medical Terminology...3 BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 a3 semester hour course in health as a component of Guide for the Occupational Therapy (Pre-Occupational Therapy) program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. PHARMACY (Pre-Pharmacy) Harrison School of Pharmacy (Auburn University Only) Literature Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List - World Literature recommended)...6
60 Shelton State Community College PHL 206 Ethics and Society...3 Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics:...12 MTH 125 Calculus I...4 HIS 101 and HIS 102 Western Civilization I and II...6 PSY 200 General Psychology or GEO 100 World Region Geography or SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology...3 ECO 232 Principles of Microeconomics...3 Elective Courses:...23 ART 203 or 204 Art History I and II, MUS 101 Music Appreciation, or THR 120 Theatre Appreciation...3 BIO 201 and 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 CHM 221 and CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and II...8 PHY 201 General Physics I...4 Total Hours Required for Degree...65 Guide for the Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy) program. Failure to do so may PHARMACY (Pre-Pharmacy) McWhorter School of Pharmacy (Samford University Only) Literature...3 Fine Arts (Choose from Art, Music, or Theater)...3 Additional Fine Arts...3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 HIS 101 or HIS 102 Western Civilization I or II...3 PSY 200 General Psychology or SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Science Electives...6 Choose from economics, geography, history, political science (American government), psychology, and sociology. Elective Courses:...24 BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I...3 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 CHM 221 and CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and II...8 MTH 120 Calculus and Its Applications or MTH 125 Calculus I... 3-4 Physical Education Activity Course...2 Total Hours Required for Degree...65 Guide for the Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy) program. Failure to do so may PHYSICAL THERAPY (Pre-Physical Therapy) who intend to earn a masters degree in physical therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham or the University of South Alabama. It is important to consult with an advisor at the senior institution early in the freshman year. Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics:...12 MTH 125 Calculus I...4 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II...8 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 Choose from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. BIO 201 and 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BIO 271 Business Statistics I...3 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course
Programs of Study 61 PHY 201 and PHY 202 General Physics I and II (acceptable) or PHY 213 and 214 General Physics with Calculus I and II (Preferred)...8 Guide for the Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy) program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. PSYCHOLOGY classification)... 0-3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Note: BS degree requires MTH 125 Calculus (Choose from BIO, CHM, or PHY) Approved Electives... 10-14 Guide for the Psychology program. Failure to do so may RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (Pre-Radiologic Sciences) who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree in radiologic sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama. MTH 113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry...3 PHY 201 and PHY 202 General Physics I and II...8 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 Elective Courses:...22 Choose from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. BIO 104 Principles of Biology II (University of South Alabama Only)...4 BIO 201 and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 Total Hours Required for Degree...63 Guide for the Radiologic Sciences program. Failure to do so may RESPIRATORY THERAPY/CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCES (Pre-Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Sciences) (University of Alabama at Birmingham only) who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
62 Shelton State Community College MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Chemistry Sequence: CHM 104 and CHM 105 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry I and II or CHM 111 and CHM 112 College Chemistry I and II...8 SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 0-3 Elective Courses:...24 Choose from courses below based on STARS Articulation guide and the catalog of the college to which the student plans to transfer. ORI 101 Orientation to College...1 BIO 201 and 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 BUS 271 Business Statistics I...3 PHY 201 General Physics I...4 Total Hours Required for Degree...65 Guide for the Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Sciences program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ECO 232 Principles of Microeconomics...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 3-6 (See STARS Approved Course List)) A student should HEC 140 Principles of Nutrition...3 BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I...3 Approved Electives... 7-11 Guide for the Restaurant and Hospitality Management program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. SOCIAL WORK This curriculum guide is prepared for students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. Students who plan to attend other institutions should consult the catalogs of those institutions. Fine Arts or Humanities Electives (See STARS Approved Course List)... 0-3 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II OR BIO 101 and BIO 102 Introduction to Biology I and II...8 (See STARS Approved Course List)
Programs of Study 63 HIS 101 or HIS 102 Western Civilization I or II... 3-6 SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 0-3 ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology...3 ECO 231 or 232 Principles of Macroeconomics and Principles of Microeconomics...3 Foreign Language (2 courses)...8 BUS 260 Statistical Analysis Data...3 SOC 207 Introduction to the Fields of Social Work Practices...3 Guide for the Social Work program. Failure to do so may SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT who intend to earn a masters degree in Surgical Physician Assistant from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It is important to consult with an advisor at the senior institution early in the freshman year. Fine Arts or Humanities Electives (See STARS Approved Course List)... 0-3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra...3 Chemistry Sequence: CHM 111 and CHM 112 College Chemistry I and II...8 HIS 101 or HIS 102 Western Civilization I or II... 3-6 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences... 0-3 BIO 103 and BIO 104 Principles of Biology I and II...8 BIO 220 General Microbiology...4 BIO 201 and 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II...8 HED 199 Ecological Approach to Health and Fitness...3 a 3 semester hour course in health as a component of a well-balanced educational plan. HED 199 transfers as electives to most four-year colleges and Guide for the Surgical Physician s Assistant program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. TELECOMMUNICATION AND FILM Literature Sequence (See STARS Approved Course List)..6 History (See STARS Approved Course List)...3 History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences...9 MCM 100 Introduction to Mass Communication...3 Approved Electives10-14 Guide for the Telecommunication and Film program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable.
64 Shelton State Community College THEATRE Fine Arts or Humanities Electives (See STARS Approved Course List)... 0-3 List)....8 History (See STARS Approved Course List).... 3-6 (STARS Approved Course List) A student should take no more than six hours in a single discipline. Elective Courses:...20 (or a computer class from a STARS Approved Course THR 126 Introduction to Theater...3 THR 131 Acting Techniques I...3 THR 216 Theatrical Makeup...2 THR 241 Voice and Speech for the Performer...3 THR 113 Theatre Workshop I...1 THR 114 Theatre Workshop II...1 Total Hours Required for Degree...61 Guide for the Theater program. Failure to do so may result in the program not being transferable. UNDECIDED (Refer to GENERAL)