Career and Technological Programs

Career and Technological Programs

The Career and/or Technological Programs are designed to prepare a student for employment immediately after completion of the prescribed courses of study. These programs are under the direction of the various academic divisions listed in the College Parallel programs section of this catalog. Many courses listed in Career programs are approved for College Parallel programs.

1. The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources

a. Agricultural Business Technology

b. Agricultural Technology

1. Plant Science

2. Animal Science

3. Livestock Health

4. Poultry Technology

c. Agricultural Engineering Technology

d. Forest Technology

e. Wildlife Technology

f. Family and Consumer Sciences Technology

1. Children and Family Services

2. Interior Design

3. Fashion Merchandising

g. Environmental Horticulture Technology

1. Golf Turf Management

2. Commercial Turf Management

3. Sports Turf Management

4. Landscape Design and Grounds Management

5. Ornamental Production

6. Golf Clubhouse Management

h. Certificate Programs

1. Agricultural Machinery Technician

2. Children and Family Services

3. General Animal Industry Management

4. General Family and Consumer Sciences

5. Horse Operation Management

6. Interior Design

7. Landscape Maintenance Technician

8. Pesticide Application Technician

9. Precision Agriculture Technician

10. Soil Resources Technician

11. Turfgrass Equipment Technician

2. The Division of Business Administration

a. Information Technology

1. Web Technologies

2. Computer Programming

3. Certificate in Information Technology

b. General Business

1. General Business

2. Concentration in Business

c. Management and Marketing

1. Management and Marketing

2. Fashion Merchandising

3. Certificate in Management and Marketing

3. The Division of Nursing

a. Nursing Education

4. The Division of Social Science

a. Criminal Justice

1. General

2. Law Enforcement

b. Human Services Technology

1. General

2. Children and Family Services

3. Social and Legal Services

The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

The two-year program is designed to prepare a student for employment in occupations in agricultural management, mid-management or marketing which require an agricultural college education but not necessarily a senior college degree. The course of study includes a general education core, general business and agribusiness courses, plus a choice of agricultural specialties. Upon completion of the graduation requirements, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Business Technology is awarded.

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I.	3
AECO 1150	Farm Organization and Management	3
AECO 2260	Agricultural Marketing	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Bus Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
Agricultural Specialty: Select any 3 classes from any of the following areas:
	Agricultural Engineering
	Animal Science
	Crop Science
	Soil Science
		subtotal 9-10 hrs
Business Specialty: Select any 2 classes from either of the following areas:
	Marketing
	Management
		subtotal 6 hrs.
ACCT 2102	Principles of Accounting II OR
BUSA 2155	Business Law OR
CISM 2265	Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications	3
Elective		3
AGRI 2206*	Internship	12
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		63-64
* Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1102/BUSA 2105.
*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2206.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Plant Science

The Plant Science curriculum is designed for a student desiring preparation in the crop production sector of agriculture. This training affords the student knowledge of immediate value on the crop-production farm. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology.

COURSES		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
AECO 1150	Farm Organization and Management	3
AECO 2258	Agricultural Economics	3
AENT 1110	Farm Machinery and Equipment	3
AENG 2207	Metal Technology	3
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation, and Erosion Control	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Management	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
AGRY 2030	Field Crop Production	3
AGRY 1110	Forage Crops and Pasture	3
Elective*		3
AGRI 2207**	Internship	12
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		64-65
* Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102/BUSA 2105.
*Elective credit must be outside the Division of Agricultural and Forest Resources.
**A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2207.

Animal Science

The Animal Science curriculum is designed for a student desiring training in the livestock production sector of agriculture. Emphasis is upon selection, feeding, health, reproduction, and marketing of livestock. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology.

COURSES		Hours
ASLH 2010/2010L	Introduction to Animal Science/Lab	4
ASLH 1110	Livestock Evaluation and Selection	3
ASLH 1115	Livestock Production	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II .	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
ASLH 1120	Herd Health	3
ASLH 2215	Feeding Farm Animals	3
AGRI 2208*	Internship .	*12
Electives in General Agriculture		9
Select 12 hours from the following:
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law	3
FACS 2293/ SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage & Family	3
ASLH 2203	Elements of Dairying	3
ASLH 2205	Beef Cattle Production	3
ASLH 2210	Swine Production	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		67
*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2208.

Livestock Health

The Livestock Health Technology curriculum is designed for a student desiring training in the livestock management and health sector of agriculture. The courses will emphasize all aspects of dealing with and maintaining healthy, productive livestock. This includes knowing how healthy animals function, how to manage them to maintain a good level of health, and how to recognize problems when they occur. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology with an option in Livestock Health.

COURSES		Hours
ASLH 2010/2010L	Introduction to Animal Science/Lab	4
ASLH 1110	Livestock Evaluation and Selection	3
ASLH 1120	Herd Health	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology OR
FACS 2293/ SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage & Family	3
AGRI 2208*	Internship	12
Select 6 hours from the following:
AGRY 1110	Forage Crops and Pastures	3
AECO 2258	Agricultural Economics	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law.	3
Select 15 hours from the following:
ASLH 1115	Livestock Production	3
ASLH 2203	Elements of Dairying	3
ASLH 2205	Beef Cattle Production	3
ASLH 2210	Swine Production	3
ASLH 2215	Feeding Farm Animals	3
ASLH 2220	Horse Production	3
ASLH 2225	Reproduction of Livestock	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test required
TOTAL		64
*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2208.

Poultry Technology Option

The Poultry Technology Option is designed for a student desiring training for entry-level management positions in the poultry industry. Emphasis will be on the Poultry and Animal science, business, and communications courses in preparation for these careers. A students completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology with a poultry technology option.

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Accounting I	3
AECO 2260	Agricultural Marketing	3
AENT 1113	Power Equipment	3
ASLH 2010/2010L	Introduction to Animal Science/Lab	4
ASLH 1110	Livestock Evaluation and Selection	3
ASLH 1125	Introduction to Poultry Science	3
ASLH 2215	Feeding Farm Animals	3
ASLH 2228	Poultry Production & Management	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
AGRI 2208	Internship	12
General Animal Science electives (over 2000 level)		6
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test required
TOTAL		67

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The Agricultural Engineering Technology Program is designed to educate a student in the repair, service, operation, and marketing of equipment used in agricultural production, industrial applications, and turfgrass management. This program of study is intended to provide young men and women with the education needed for entry-level positions in both the agricultural and industrial equipment areas. A student will also have received sufficient courses in the general education area to allow for rising to middle management level positions. Typical employment opportunities include parts manager, service manager, or service representative. Upon completion of the program of study, the student is eligible for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology.

A grade of less than C indicates a level of knowledge that is unacceptable in a professional field. A student is required to earn a C or better in all AENG/AENT courses.

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
AENT 1110	Farm Machinery and Equipment	3
AENT 1120	Principles of Engines	3
AENG 2207	Metal Technology	3
AENT 2269*	Internship	12
AENT 2213	Principles of Hydraulics	3
AENT 2280	Farm Electrification	3
AECO 2258	Agricultural Economics OR
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
Elective		3
A student should select three of the following classes:
AECO 1150	Farm Organization and Management	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
AGRY 2030	Field Crop Production	3
FRSC 1190	Natural Resource Conservation	3
FRSC 1192	Forest Wildlife Management	3
AENG 2210	Surveying	3
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
ASLH 1101	Introduction to Animal Science	3
ASLH 1110	Livestock Evaluation and Selection	3
ASLH 1115	Livestock Production	3
HORT 2232	Turf Pest Management	3
AECO 2260	Agricultural Marketing	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		66-67
*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AENT 2269.

FOREST TECHNOLOGY

The objective of this major is to educate a student in the basic concepts and practical techniques of forestry. It is intended that a graduate will function in a supporting capacity to professional foresters in private, state, and federal organizations.

To receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Forestry, a student must complete the following courses. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002, and all courses with an FRSC prefix.

First Year

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
AENT 1113	Power Equipment	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law OR
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
FRSC 1190	Natural Resource Conservation	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3

Second Year

COURSES (Fall semester)		Hours
FRSC 2225	Forest Measurements I	2
FRSC 2230	Forest Ecology & Soils	4
FRSC 1155	Microcomputers in Forest Resources	2
FRSC 2235	Forest Surveying & Mapping	4
FRSC 1170	Dendrology	3
FRSC 2240	Forest Safety	1
COURSES (Spring Semester)
FRSC 2245	Aerial Photography and Mapping	4
FRSC 2270	Principles of Supervision	2
FRSC 2255	Forest Measurements II	5
FRSC 2250	Forest Protection	2
FRSC 2265	Silviculture	4
COURSES (Summer Term)
FRSC 2275	Forest Industries	2
FRSC 2280	Forest Harvesting	2
FRSC 2285	Forestry Seminar	1
FRSC 2290	Timber Management	5
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test required
TOTAL		70
NOTE: Courses in each term of the second year are taken together as a unit. A Wildlife Technology student who desires to continue on for the Forestry Technology degree should not take FOR 2265 during the fall semester as it will be taken as part of the spring semester block of forestry courses.

WILDLIFE TECHNOLOGY

The objective of this major is to educate a student in the basic concepts and techniques of Wildlife Management. It is intended that a student who graduates under this program will function in a supporting capacity to professionals employed by private, state, and federal organizations. To receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Wildlife Technology, a student must complete the following courses. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002, and all courses with an FRSC prefix.

First Year

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
AENT 1113	Power Equipment	3
FRSC 1170	Dendrology	3
FRSC 1130	Soils & Herbaceous Vegetation	3
FRSC 1140	Forest Measurements & Mapping I	3
FRSC 1155	Microcomputers in Forest Resources	2
FRSC 1190	Natural Resource Conservation	3
FRSC 1192	Forest Wildlife Management	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
Summer Session
FRSC 2240	Forest Safety	1
FRSC 2260	Conservation Law Enforcement	3
FRSC 2261	Forest Game Management	3
FRSC 2262	Aquatic Resource Management	3
Elective (not required for degree)
FRSC 2266	Aquatic Habitat Management	3

Second Year

COURSES		Hours
BIOL 2107 /2107L	Principles of Biology I/Lab	4
BIOL 2108/2108L	Principles of Biology II/Lab	4
FRSC 1160	Forest Surveying	3
FRSC 1135	Nongame Wildlife	2
FRSC 2265	Silviculture	4
FRSC 2263	Advanced Wildlife Technology	3
FRSC 2270	Principles of Supervision	2
POLS 1101	American Government	3
CRJU 2155	Criminal Evidence and Procedures OR
CRJU 2200	Criminal Law	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
FRSC 2264	Wildlife Seminar	1
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test required
TOTAL		74-77

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY

The two-year Family and Consumer Sciences program offers four programs of study designed to prepare students for employment in Family and Consumer Sciences related occupations. Upon completion of the selected option, the student is eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Children and Family Services

COURSES		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
FACS 1103	Child Development	3
FACS 1151	Wellness Nutrition	3
FACS 2211	Children’s Creative Activities	3
FACS 2206	Internship	3
FACS/SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage and Family	3
GNDR 1101	Introduction to Gender Studies	2
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development OR
SOCI 2400	Human Services Lab in Field Work	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
SOCI 2110	Human Services and Social Policy	3
Select 6 of the following courses:
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
EDUC 2204	Introduction to Education	3
FACS 2212	Nursery School and Day Care Management	3
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
PSYC 2201	Introduction to Abnormal Behavior	3
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment	3
SOCI 1160	Introduction to Social Problems	3
SPAN 1001	Introductory Spanish (or higher)	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		68

Interior Design

This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work as an interior decorating consultant, kitchen plans consultant, or home furnishings buyer or coordinator.

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
FACS 2275	Housing & Interiors	3
FACS 2279	Special Problems in Interiors	3
FACS 2290	Residential Interiors & Furnishings	3
FACS 1161	Interior Systems & Equipment	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
FACS 1120	Creative Clothing	3
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
FACS 2293/ SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage & Family	3
FACS 2224	Textiles for Consumer	3
HORT 2215	Landscape Design	4
HORT 2218	Interior Plantscapes	3
Select 9 hours from the courses below:
ARTS 1020	Two Dimensional Design	3
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
FACS 2206	Internship	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management	3
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		64

Fashion Merchandising

This option consists of organized subject matter and learning experiences related to the variety of sales, fashion coordination, and sales-supporting tasks performed by marketing employees and management personnel in retail or wholesale establishments primarily engaged in selling clothing of all kinds, related articles for personal wear and adornment, and/or home furnishings and decorations.

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics OR
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
FACS 1120	Creative Clothing	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management	3
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
FACS 1101	Fashion Fundamentals	3
FACS 2214	Clothing & Consumer Behavior	3
FACS 2224	Textiles for Consumers	3
FACS 2293/ SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage & Family	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		60

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Golf Turf Management	Landscape Design and
Commercial Turf Management	Grounds Management
Sports Turf Management	Golf Clubhouse Management
Ornamental Production

Environmental Horticulture Technology offers education in these specialized areas for men and women. As highly skilled technicians and supervisory personnel, graduates obtain employment in one of these highly specialized ornamental and environmental industries. This program provides the individual with a detailed understanding of the technical requirements of the industry and helps the student develop skills needed as a commercial environmental horticulturalist. Also, the program allows a student the opportunity to further develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in the work place. A student educated in this program will find employment with golf courses, commercial properties, contract maintenance, garden centers, athletic and recreational areas, production and retail nurseries, schools, colleges, lawn maintenance and landscape companies, and related horticultural and agronomic service and/or production careers.

To be eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Environmental Horticulture, each student must complete the required courses of one specific management area. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002 and all classes with AENT, AGRP, AGRY and HORT prefixes.

Many students earn at least two of the above degrees to better prepare them for the work force and improve their employability. The program is a mix of traditional and nontraditional students. Many non-traditional students enter the program with a previous degree and complete the technical classes within a year. A student lacking sufficient job experience is encouraged to participate in a minimum of two internship (on-the-job training) programs. Also, a student is encouraged to become a student member of the state and/or national professional trade organizations (i.e., Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Professional Lawn Care Association of America, Club Managers Association of America, American Association of Nurserymen, Southern Nurserymen Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, etc.) as applicable to the chosen major. Scholarships are available to specific majors from industry and professional organizations.

Golf Turf Management

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I OR
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
AENT 1114	Turfgrass Equipment OR
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
HORT 2230*	Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)	12*
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science and Technology	3
HORT 2232	Turf Pest Management	3
HORT 2233	Golf Course Design and Management	3
HORT 2238	Fundamentals of Grinding Technology	3
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:
HORT 2201	Principles of Horticulture or	3
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment or	3
HORT 2208	Special Problems in Turfgrass or	3
HORT 2215	Landscape Design or	4
HORT 2235	Computerized Grounds Maintenance or	3
HORT 2236	Environmental Issues or	3
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems or	3
HORT 2241	Grounds Management or	4
HORT 2243	Urban Tree Maintenance or	3
HORT 2244	Ornamental Pest Management	3
HORT 2291	Golf Club Operations	3
TOTAL		68
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

Commercial Turf Management

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I OR
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
AENT 1114	Turfgrass Equipment OR
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
HORT 2230*	Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)	12*
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science and Technology	3
HORT 2232	Turf Pest Management	3
HORT 2233	Golf Course Design and Management	3
HORT 2238	Fundamentals of Grinding Technology	3
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:
HORT 2201	Principles of Horticulture or	3
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment or	3
HORT 2208	Special Problems in Turfgrass or	3
HORT 2215	Landscape Design or	4
HORT 2235	Computerized Grounds Maintenance or	3
HORT 2236	Environmental Issues or	3
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems or	3
HORT 2241	Grounds Management or	4
HORT 2243	Urban Tree Maintenance or	3
HORT 2244	Ornamental Pest Management	3
TOTAL		68
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

Sports Turf Management

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I OR
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
AENT 1114	Turfgrass Equipment OR
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
HORT 2230*	Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)	12*
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science and Technology	3
HORT 2232	Turf Pest Management	3
HORT 2237	Sports Turf Management	3
HORT 2238	Fundamentals of Grinding Technology	3
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:
HORT 2201	Principles of Horticulture or	3
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment or	3
HORT 2208	Special Problems in Turfgrass or	3
HORT 2215	Landscape Design or	4
HORT 2235	Computerized Grounds Maintenance or	3
HORT 2236	Environmental Issues or	3
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems or	3
HORT 2241	Grounds Management or	4
HORT 2243	Urban Tree Maintenance or	3
HORT 2244	Ornamental Pest Management	3
TOTAL		68
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

Golf Clubhouse Management

This option consists of a combination of basic business, turfgrass management, golf club management, and general education courses designed to prepare a graduate to enter a golf club as an assistant manager or other entry-level management training position. The internship must offer extensive training experiences needed to prepare a graduate for entry-level management positions. Students who complete this curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Golf Clubhouse Management.

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II or
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science and Technology	3
HORT 2233	Golf Course Design & Management	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
MGMT 2165	Principles of Management	3
HORT 2290*	Golf Club Internship (Experiential Learning)	*12
HORT 2291	Golf Club Operations	3
HORT 2292	Golf Club Management	3
HORT 2293	Special Problems in Golf Club Management	3
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing or
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
TOTAL		69
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2290. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

Landscape Design and Grounds Management

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I or
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II or
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
AENT 2210	Surveying or
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
HORT 2215	Landscape Design	4
HORT 2240*	Grounds Internship (Experiential Learning)	12*
HORT 2241	Grounds Management	4
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Select 9 hours from the following with advisor approval:
HORT 2201	Principles of Horticulture or	3
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment or	3
HORT 2207	Special Problems (Experiential Learning) in Landscaping or	3
HORT 2218	Interior Plantscapes or	3
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science & Technology or	3
HORT 2236	Environmental Issues	3
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems or	3
HORT 2243	Urban Tree Maintenance or	3
HORT 2244	Ornamental Pest Management	3
HORT 2251	Garden Center/Floral Management or	3
HORT 2261	Nursery Crop Production	4
HORT 2271	Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification	3
TOTAL		67
PHED 1100C and 2 activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2240. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

Ornamental Production

COURSES		Hours
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I or
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II or
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
AENT 1113	Power Equipment or
AENT 2280	Farm Electrification	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
HORT 2201	Principles of Horticulture	3
HORT 2220*	Production Internship (Experiential Learning)	12*
HORT 2221	Greenhouse Operations and Management	4
HORT 2261	Nursery Crop Production	4
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:
HORT 2206	Special Problems (Experiential Learning) in Production or	3
HORT 2218	Interior Plantscapes or	3
HORT 2222	Floriculture	3
HORT 2236	Environmental Issues	3
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems or	3
HORT 2241	Grounds Management	4
HORT 2244	Ornamental Pest Management or	3
HORT 2251	Garden Center/Floral Management or	3
HORT 2271	Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification	3
TOTAL		67
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2220. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Agricultural Machinery Technician

Individuals who complete this program will be able to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of agricultural equipment. They will have knowledge of the operating principles of engines, tractors, sprayers, and other equipment. Potential employers are equipment dealers, farms, and agricultural processors.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
AGRI 1001	Agricultural Orientation	1
AENG 1106	Agricultural Measurements	3
AENT 1113	Power Equipment	3
AENT 1110	Farm Machinery	3
Semester Two
AENT 2213	Hydraulics	3
AENT 1120	Power Units	3
AENG 2207	Metal Technology	3
TOTAL		19

Children and Family Services

Individuals completing this program will learn basic principles of group management of infants and preschoolers. An emphasis will be placed on health and safety, licensing, and general organization of day care facilities. Individuals will learn personal income management skills, the basic principles of nutrition, and the processes and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Individuals will also learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Individuals will be prepared to work in nursery school and day care centers.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
FACS 1100	Career Exploration	1
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
PHED 1100C	Health & Wellness	2
Semester Two
FACS 1151	Wellness Nutrition	3
FACS 2212	Nursery School & day Care Management	3
CISM 2201	Computer Applications	3
TOTAL		18

General Animal Industry Management

Individuals completing this program will be better equipped for the daily management and operation of a beef/dairy cattle operation. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer software programs designed around computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Management activities needed for successful operation of small businesses will also be learned. The student will be able to implement practices needed for forage production and management. Individuals completing this program will be able to deal with beef/dairy cattle management and production principles dealing with cattle health care, cattle nutrition, and reproductive management.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
ASLH 1115	Livestock Production	3
AGRY 1110	Forage Crops and Pastures	3
AECO 1150	Farm Organization and Management	3
AENG 1106	Agricultural Measurements	3
Semester Two
ASLH 2205	Beef Production OR
ASLH 2203	Elements of Dairying	3
ASLH 1120	Herd Health	3
AGRI 2100	Livestock Computer Software Application	1
TOTAL		19

General Family and Consumer Sciences

Individuals completing this program will have a comprehensive understanding of all content areas of Family and Consumer Sciences. Individuals will learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. They will learn personal income management skills, garment care and construction, selection and care of textiles used in home furnishings and fashion, the basic principles of nutrition, and the processes and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
FACS 1100	Career Exploration	1
PHED 1100C	Health and Wellness	2
FACS 1120	Creative Clothing	3
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
Semester Two
FACS 1151	Wellness Nutrition	3
FACS 2224	Textiles for Consumers	3
FACS 2275	Housing and Interiors	3
TOTAL		18

Horse Operation Management

Individuals completing this program will be better equipped for the daily management and operation of an equine facility. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer software programs designed around computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Management activities needed for successful operation of small businesses will also be learned. The student will be able to implement practices needed for forage production and management. Individuals completing this program will be able to deal with horse management and production principles dealing with horse health care, horse selection and facility design.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
ASLH 1115	Livestock Production	3
AGRY 1110	Forage Crops and Pastures	3
AECO 1150	Farm Organization and Management	3
AENG 1106	Agricultural Measurements	3
Semester Two
ASLH 2220	Horse Production	3
AGRI 2100	Livestock Computer Software Application	1
ASLH 1120	Herd Health	3
AGRI 2100	Livestock Computer Software Application	1
TOTAL		19

Interior Design

Individuals completing this program will learn and develop skills used in Interior Design. They will learn personal income management skills, garment care and construction, selection and care of textiles used in home furnishings and fashion, and the principles of design. Individuals will also learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work as an interior-decorating consultant.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
FACS 1100	Career Exploration	1
PHED 1100C	Health and Wellness	2
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
FACS 1120	Creative Clothing	3
Semester Two
FACS 2224	Textiles for Consumers	3
FACS 2275	Housing and Interiors	3
CISM 2201	Computer Applications	3
TOTAL		18

Landscape Maintenance Technician

Individuals completing this program will be able to understand and maintain landscapes and grounds in a professional manner. They will be able to identify herbaceous and woody ornamental plant materials, implement necessary maintenance activities related to landscape and grounds care, understand landscape and urban trees and their care, understand and maintain irrigation systems used in turfgrass and grounds sites, and understand and operate grounds equipment.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
HORT 2239	Grounds Irrigation Systems	3
HORT 2241	Grounds Management	4
HORT 2270	Woody Ornamental Plant Identification	3
Semester Two
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment	3
HORT 2243	Urban Tree Maintenance	3
HORT 2271	Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification	3
TOTAL		19

Pesticide Application Technician

Individuals completing this program will have the ability to perform basic calculations needed in various aspects of agriculture, understand basic pest control concepts, identify common pests in the Southeast, and calibrate pesticide application equipment. At the end of the program, they will be required to obtain a commercial pesticide license.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
AGRI 1001	Agricultural Orientation	1
AENG 1106	Agricultural Measurements	3
HORT 2240	Ornamental Pest Management	3
AGRP 1222	Pest Identification	3
Semester Two
HORT 2234	Turf Pest Management	3
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Application	1
AGRP 2100	Pesticide Applicators License	1
TOTAL		18

Precision Agriculture Technician

Individuals completing this program will have the ability to utilize the latest technology for crop production. They will understand basic pest control concepts, calibrate pesticide application equipment, operate various pieces of farm equipment and will understand the basics of computer hardware and software. They will also understand basic soil concepts and principles of fertilizer applications, acquire skills in basic crop production and utilize the hardware and software for site-specific precision management.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
AGRI 1001	Agricultural Orientation	1
AENG 1106	Agricultural Measurements	3
AENT 1110	Farm Machinery and Equipment	3
FRSC 1155	Microcomputers in Forest Resources	2
Semester Two
AGRY 2020	Soils and Fertilizers	4
AGRP 1125	Fundamentals of Plant Protection	3
AGRY 2224	Precision Agriculture	2
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Application	1
TOTAL		19

Soil Resources Technician

Individuals completing this program will be able to conduct basic field techniques for collecting soil samples, testing soil reaction, and identifying different soil types based on the soil’s physical characteristics and position relative to the surrounding landforms. They will be able to utilize a Soil Survey Manual for locating different soil types in their environment and identifying the characteristics and properties of a soil. They will be able to identify vegetative cover species as a tool for recognizing different soil moisture regimes, and be able to apply different water management techniques to make modifications to that regime, as circumstances require. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer spreadsheets and word processing applications for recording data, and preparing reports.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
AGRI 1001	Agricultural Orientation	1
AENG 1106	Agriculture Measurements	3
FRSC 1190	Natural Resource Conservation	3
AENT 2220	Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control	3
Semester Two
FRSC 1130	Soils and Herbaceous Vegetation	3
FRSC 1155	Microcomputers in Forest Resources	2
FRSC 1160	Forest Surveying OR
AENG 2210	Surveying	3
TOTAL		18

Turfgrass Equipment Technician

Individuals completing this program will be able to understand and maintain turfgrass equipment used in fine turf management. They will be able to service, assemble and problem-solve small engines, weld, understand hydraulics, understand safety and operation of turf and grounds equipment, reel and bedknife grinding, backlapping, rotary blade grinding, calibrations of chemicals and equipment, basic turfgrass science and technology, and computer applications for equipment including TRIMS and GCS software packages.

COURSES		Hours
Semester One
AENT 1114	Turfgrass Equipment	3
AGRP 1126	Pesticide Applications	1
HORT 2231	Turfgrass Science and Technology	3
HORT 2235	Computerized Grounds Maintenance	3
Semester Two
AENG 2207	Metal Technology	3
HORT 2202	Grounds Maintenance Equipment	3
HORT 2238	Fundamentals of Grinding Technology	3
TOTAL		19

The Division of Business Administration

Information Technology

The Information Technology program is designed to offer the student a concentrated program in using microcomputers to support today’s emerging business technologies. Students may choose from two concentrations: Web Technologies and Computer Programming within the associate degree.

The certificate in IT allows for students to choose five courses from eight core IT courses to better meet their specific needs. The cost of tuition for the 30-hour certificate program is covered by the HOPE scholarship program, with no minimum GPA requirements.

The Web Technologies concentration will provide students with skills in the development of web-based applications including the incorporation of a variety of media as well as the use of scripting languages to build data-driven web sites. Students will create and publish web sites as well as learn the principles of managing a web server. Upon completing this concentration, students will find employment in a variety of technology-based careers such as webmasters, instructional support specialists, microcomputer support specialists, and entry-level managers of the information technology function within a variety of organizations.

The Computer Programming concentration provides students with the flexibility of entering the workforce or continuing their education. In addition to providing work-related skills upon completing this two-year career program, students may receive 36 semester hours of block credit toward the Bachelor’s of Applied Science, Technical Studies major at Valdosta State University. In addition to the courses listed under this concentration, students must complete two lab sciences and the Regents’ Exam. Upper-level course work will be taught by Valdosta State University faculty via satellite and web-based instruction.

There are several courses for which students may receive credit by exam by passing the appropriate industry certification exam. These exams and courses for which credit by exam may be earned are as follows:

– A+ Certification Exam (both parts) provides credit by exam for CISM 2211

– MOUS Certification Expert Level Word and Excel Exams provide credit by exam for CISM 2212

– MOUS Certification Access provides credit by exam for CISM 2222

Students must earn a “C” average (2.0) in all CISM courses. Upon successful completion of the coursework, a student will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with a concentration in either Web Technologies or Computer Programming.

COURSES		Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics OR
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
MATH 1101	Math Modeling OR
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3

MAJOR PROGRAM OF STUDY
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I.	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ITEC 2220	Microcomputer Hardware and Software Concepts	3
ITEC 2230	Advanced Office Applications	3
ITEC 2245	Microcomputer Database Management	3
ITEC 2260	Introduction to Microcomputer Programming	3
ITEC 2235	Web Page Design	3
ITEC 2280	Active Server Pages	3
BUSA 1101	Business Seminar	1
Elective: Any business or technology-related course approved by the instructor		3
Select one concentration from the two listed below:
Web Technologies Concentration
ITEC 2236	Introduction to Multimedia for the Web	3
ITEC 2261	Web Applications Development	3
ITEC 2270	Internet Information Server Management	3
Computer Programming Concentration
CSCI 1301	Computer Science I	3
CSCI 1302	Computer Science II	3
MATH 2000	Statistics	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Total Hours		61

Certificate in Information Technology

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
Any six of the eight courses listed below:
ITEC 2220	Microcomputer Hardware and Software Concepts	3
ITEC 2230	Advanced Office Applications	3
ITEC 2245	Microcomputer Database Management	3
ITEC 2260	Introduction to Microcomputer Programming	3
ITEC 2236	Introduction to Multimedia for the Web	3
ITEC 2235	Web Page Design	3
ITEC 2261	Web Applications Development	3
ITEC 2270	Internet Information Server Management	3
ITEC 2280	Active Server Pages	3
Total Hours		30
Freshman Seminar

GENERAL BUSINESS

The General Business Program is offered for students of widely varying needs. Business has come to appreciate the importance of increasing the employment opportunities for a student who does not expect to attend a four-year institution or who expects to work while attaining the four year and graduate degrees. A student who completes this option will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Business Technology: Major-General Business.

COURSES		Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 1101	Math Modeling OR
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MAJOR PROGRAM OF STUDY
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCT 2102	Principles of Accounting II	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management OR
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 2165	Principles of Management	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion OR
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
Three Electives	Any MKTG, MGMT, BUSA or ITEC course
(Other than courses already required)		9
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		60

CONCENTRATION IN BUSINESS

A student can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree with a Concentration in Applied Business Technology upon the completion of 18 hours of additional credit in business courses beyond that required in another associate degree program. This option is designed to provide the student who receives an associate degree in a non-business area from Abraham Baldwin the ability to complete an additional 18 hours of credit in business courses and receive a second associate degree. The content of this 18 hours will be arranged to meet the individual needs and interests of the student. If the degree is from another institution, an additional 9 hours beyond the Concentration in Business will be required to satisfy residency requirements.

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

The Management and Marketing Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level management and marketing positions or for management or marketing training programs in retail, wholesale, service and manufacturing companies. A student in this program also receives the well-rounded training necessary to initiate and run his/her own business.

A student who completes the requirements in one of the two-year Management and Marketing program options will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Business Technology: Major-Management and Marketing.

COURSES		Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics OR
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH 1101	Math Modeling OR
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
PROGRAM OF STUDY
BUSA 2155	Business Law	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCT 2102	Principles of Accounting II	3
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management	3
MGMT 2165	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
Select 6 hours from the following:
Any ITEC course		6
TOTAL		60
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar

Fashion Merchandising

COURSES		Hours
General Education
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
HIST 2112	United States History II .	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ECON 2105	Principles of Macroeconomics OR
ECON 2106	Principles of Microeconomics	3
PROGRAM OF STUDY
ACCT 2101	Principles of Accounting I	3
FACS 1101	Fashion Fundamentals	3
FACS 1120	Creative Clothing	3
FACS 2214	Clothing & Consumer Behavior	3
FACS 2224	Textiles for Consumers	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
FACS 2293	Family Relations OR
SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage & Family	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management	3
MGMT 2167	Human Resource Management	3
TOTAL		60
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar

Certificate in Management and Marketing

The objective of the certificate option is to give a student the foundation needed for obtaining a sales or service position in a merchandising firm. A student who completes the requirements under this option will receive a Certificate in Applied Business Technology: Management and Marketing.

COURSES		Hours
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
BUSA 2155	Business Law	3
MGMT 2166	Small Business Management	3
MKTG 2177	Personal Selling	3
MKTG 2176	Advertising and Sales Promotion	3
MKTG 2175	Principles of Marketing	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
Three Electives
Any ITEC course		3
Freshman Seminar
TOTAL		33

The Division of Nursing

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM

The Division of Nursing is an integral part of the college and offers educational opportunities to qualified individuals who seek a career in nursing. A student pursues a planned course of study, which will help him/her develop intellectually, emotionally, and socially in preparation for nursing practice as a registered nurse (RN).

The associate degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The nursing program provides a curriculum, which assists an individual to give safe, effective nursing care for culturally diverse clients in a variety of health care settings. The registered nurse functions as a member of the health care team in promoting and restoring optimal health. The program consists of courses in Fundamentals, Health & Physical Assessment, Medical/Surgical, Maternal-Child & Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing. A variety of teaching/learning strategies are utilized throughout the program. In addition to the classroom hours, the student will participate in clinical, skills, and computer laboratory experiences. A grade of 75 or higher in each nursing course and a cumulative academic GPA of 2.00 must be maintained.

Abraham Baldwin College offers two Generic RN Tracks and a One-Day RN Transition Track program. The Generic Track is the five semester traditional nursing program for any student who meets the admission criteria. The One-Day Transition Track is offered to provide the licensed practical nurse or licensed paramedic with an opportunity for advanced placement. A student successfully completing NURS 1115 Transition to Associate Degree and Nursing, NURS 1109 Health & Physical Assessment may enroll in the sophomore nursing sequence.

Prospective students need to be aware that clinical, skills and computer laboratory experiences may be taught during day, evening or night hours and at different locations based on the availability of appropriate learning experiences for each nursing course. Certain hours for clinical, skills or computer laboratory experiences cannot be guaranteed. Transportation to clinical sites is the responsibility of the student.

Because of the academically demanding program of study in the nursing curriculum, it is highly recommended that a student who anticipates enrolling in the nursing program complete several required general education courses prior to admission.

The College offers many extra-curricular activities, which supplement the academic program and provide leadership and diversional opportunities. A nursing student is encouraged to be active in the Abraham Baldwin College Chapter of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) and to participate in other college related activities.

Upon graduation the student receives the Associate in Science in Nursing Degree and is eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse (RN.) Permission to take the licensing examination is granted by the state examining board. Graduates who have been arrested/convicted of a moral and/or legal violation of the law may not be granted permission to take the licensing examination.

Program Outcomes

The nursing graduate will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice necessary for performance as a registered nurse.

2. Demonstrate the ability to function in the various roles of the associate degree nurse.

3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the utilization of the nursing process to meet the needs of culturally diverse clients.

4. Demonstrate the ability to practice in a variety of health care settings.

5. Participate in activities, which support the value of life-long learning.

6. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications.

STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND RETENTION

To enter the nursing program, a student must first be admitted to the college. Admission to the college, however, does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. A separate letter from the Division of Nursing will be sent to the student upon acceptance into the program. A candidate for the Associate Degree in Nursing must possess assessment, communication, psychomotor, and behavioral skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made for some disabilities. However, each candidate is expected to perform in a safe and reasonably independent manner as demonstrated by:

*1. ASSESSMENT - A candidate must be able to assess a client accurately. Examples of assessment include: listening to heart and breath sounds, visualizing the appearance of a surgical wound, detecting the presence of a foul odor, and palpating an abdomen.

2. COMMUNICATION - A candidate must be able to interact therapeutically with clients and to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. The candidate must be able to obtain and record in-formation, describe client situations, and perceive non-verbal communication.

3. PSYCHOMOTOR - A candidate must have adequate psychomotor function to work effectively with nursing problems and issues and carry out related nursing care. Examples of nursing care include: assisting clients with daily hygiene care; moving, ambulating, and positioning clients; performing invasive procedures such as venipuncture and urinary catheterization; administering intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications; applying pressure to stop bleeding.

4. BEHAVIORAL - A candidate must have the emotional health required to maximize his/her intellectual abilities, Candidates must be able to tolerate physically demanding workloads and to function effectively during stressful situations. All candidates must be able to adapt to ever-changing environments, which require flexibility, interaction skills, and ability to function in the case of uncertainty that is inherent in clinical situations involving clients. *

*Adapted from Medica1 College of Georgia’s catalog.

Generic Weekday Track students are admitted to the nursing program at the beginning of fall and spring semesters every year. Generic Weekend Track students are admitted to the nursing program every other year. One Day Transition Track students are admitted at the beginning of the summer semester every year.

Deadline dates for application to the nursing program are as follows:

a) Generic Weekday Track: March 15 (Fall admission) or September 15 (Spring admission);

b) Generic Weekend Track: March 15 (Fall admission) or September 15 (Spring admission);

c) One Day Transition Track: February 15. Applications received after these dates will be considered only if vacancies remain.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the nursing program is academically competitive and will be based on academic qualifications. Minimum requirements for consideration for admission are as follows:

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology courses must have been completed within the five (5) years prior to initial admission into the nursing program. Other core courses completed more than five years prior to admission will be evaluated individually by the Division of Nursing Admission/Readmission Committee and may or may not be accepted.

2. The Pharmacology for Health Professions must have been completed within one (1) year prior to initial admission into the nursing program.

3. Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology for Health Professions courses and corresponding labs may be repeated one time only. If failures are more than five (5) years old, a student may retake the course(s). After successful completion of the course(s), the student may apply to the nursing program.

4. A student must achieve a minimum grade of a C in all core courses applicable to the nursing program. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.30 must be maintained.

5. Students will be required to adhere to the Policy & Procedure Manual for Nursing Students in force at the time of admission into the Nursing Program.

6. Students must meet the graduation requirements as listed in a single ABAC catalog which is not more than five years old at the time of their graduation and which is in effect for a term during which they earned academic credit at ABAC.

7. In addition to the immunizations required for admission to the college, a student must show current immunization to Hepatitis B (through completion of the Hepatitis B immunization series or titer screening) or be in the process of completing the HBV series of immunizations before attending clinical laboratory. It is highly recommended that a student have an antibody screening test performed following completion of the HBV series to show adequacy of immunization. A student choosing not to take the HBV series must sign a disclaimer.

8. All nursing students must have a PPD skin test within the past year prior to entering the nursing program or a chest x-ray within the past 3 years. The PPD skin test or chest x-ray must be updated as recommended by the CDC until graduation.

9. Two copies of transcripts from all other colleges/universities attended by the applicant must be sent to ABAC. One copy must be sent to the Division of Nursing and one copy to the office of admissions.

10. A candidate for the Generic Weekday Track must meet all of the above admission requirements (#1-8) plus the following additional requirements:

a. A student with a minimum composite SAT score of 850 or a composite ACT score of 18 and a minimum 2.30 grade point average (GPA), may enter the program after successful completion of Pharmacology for Health Professions, Human Anatomy & Physiology I, and Introduction to General Psychology each with a C or better.

b. A student without the minimum composite SAT or ACT score is required to have a minimum 2.30 grade point average (GPA) on a minimum of 20 semester hours of core courses applicable to the nursing curriculum. The 20 hours must include Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Pharmacology for Health Professions, and Introduction to General Psychology with a grade of C or better.

c. Only core courses required for the associate degree nursing program will be used to calculate the grade point average. Grades achieved in each attempt will be used in the calculation of this grade point average.

d. A student who is not required to take the SAT or ACT by the college (a student who has been out of high school for five or more years) may elect to take one of these tests in order to achieve the minimum score required for nursing or may elect to take the 20 hours, as described above.

e. A student with a previously earned bachelor’s or higher degree may enter the program with a minimum 2.30 grade point average and successful completion of Pharmacology for Health Professions, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and Introduction to General Psychology each with a C or better.

11. A candidate for the Generic Weekend Track must meet all of the above admission requirements (#1-8) plus the following additional requirements:

a. A student must have successfully completed all core courses prior to admission.

b. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.30. Only core courses required for the associate degree nursing program will be used to calculate the grade point average. Grades achieved in each attempt will be used in the calculation of this grade point average.

12. A candidate for the One-Day Transition Track must meet all of the above admission requirements (#1-8) plus the following additional requirements:

a. A student must hold current LPN or Paramedic licensure in the state of Georgia.

b. A student must have successfully completed a minimum of 23 semester hours of core courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Pharmacology for Health Professions, Introduction to General Psychology, Composition I, and Introduction to Human Development.

c. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.30. Only core courses required for the associate degree nursing program will be used to calculate the grade point average. Grades achieved in each attempt will be used in the calculation of this grade point average.

d. A student must purchase Transition Course Review Modules and successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to admission into the program

e. It is highly recommended that a student complete all core courses prior to admission into the program.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION REGULATIONS

1. Students must achieve a minimum theory grade of 75 and a satisfactory grade in the clinical laboratory, nursing skills laboratory, and designated class activities in each nursing course in order to be admitted into the next semester of nursing.

2. A student must achieve a minimum grade of a C in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Composition I, Introduction to General Psychology, and Introduction to Human Development. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 must be maintained.

3. Each Human Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology courses and corresponding lab course may be repeated one time only.

4. Failure in two nursing courses (same course or separate courses) will result in dismissal from the program. A “WF” will be considered an “F”.

5. If a student has one proven incident of gross unprofessional conduct or behavior, he/she will receive a “WF” in the course and be permanently dismissed from the nursing program without possibility of readmission.

6. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any proven occurrence will result in a course grade of “WF” and permanent dismissal from the nursing program without possibility of readmission.

7. Students are required to purchase and take National League for Nursing Achievement Tests and Diagnostic Readiness Tests throughout the program.

8. Successful completion of a comprehensive Competency Validation Examination is required in order to exit NURS 2210 Nursing VII-Medical-Surgical Three. Failure to pass the examination will result in a grade of “D” in the course. Only students with a passing grade in NURS 2210 will be allowed to take the examination

9. A student must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (must include infant, child & adult CPR) and current malpractice insurance while enrolled in the nursing program. Proof of CPR certification and malpractice insurance must be provided to the Division of Nursing Office.

10. A student enrolled in the nursing program must adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the current Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual for Nursing Students. Readmitted students will be held to the Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual in effect when they are formally readmitted to the program.

11. The two-year nursing sequence must be completed within four years from the beginning of the term in which the student was initially admitted to the nursing program.

READMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Readmission to the nursing program is academically competitive and will be based on academic qualifications. Minimum requirements for consideration for readmission are as follows:

1. Any student wishing to be considered for readmission must make application to the Nursing Division at least one (1) semester before the desired semester of re-entry. Applications will be reviewed by the Admission/Readmission Committee. Students who experience any break or delay in the progression through the nursing course sequence must apply for readmission to the nursing program. This includes students who have withdrawn (W) from any nursing course or have earned a D or F in a nursing course.

2. Any student wishing to be considered for readmission must have a minimal 2.00 cumulative GPA (calculation based on all attempted nursing courses and all attempted core courses which are applicable to the nursing program) and meet all other initial admission criteria for the nursing program. If all ADN core courses have been completed, then any core courses applicable to the BSN will also be used in the GPA calculation.

3. Any student who has a break or delay in progression through the nursing program (failure or withdrawal) may be considered for readmission, provided criteria 1 and 2 above are met and space is available.

4. The two-year nursing sequence must be completed within four years from the beginning of the term in which the student was initially admitted to the nursing program.

5. Readmitted students will be held to the current Policy and Procedure Manual for Nursing Students in effect when they are formally readmitted to the program.

6. Readmitted students must meet the graduation requirements as listed in a single ABAC catalog which is not more than five years old at the time of their graduation and which is in effect for a term during which they earned academic credit at ABAC.

7. Students who have been dismissed from one of the Generic Track programs due to earning two failures in nursing courses, may be considered for readmission only if criteria 1 and 2 above are met plus the following stipulations:

a. The student must become (be) a LPN or Paramedic and hold current licensure in the state of Georgia.

b. The student applies for admission to the One-Day Transition Track, if eligible (see Admission Requirements applicable to the One-Day Transition Track).

8. Students who have been dismissed from the One-Day Transition Track program due to earning two failures in nursing courses, may be considered for readmission only if criteria 1 and 2 above are met plus the following stipulation:

a. The student applies for admission to one of the Generic Track programs, if eligible (see Admission Requirements applicable to the Generic Tracks).

Cost of the Program

1. Textbooks: $650-800 for the first semester nursing courses and $350 or less for each subsequent semester nursing courses

2. Course materials and skills lab supplies: $300-400

3. Standardized tests- $200

4. Uniforms and Accessories: $250-300.

5. Malpractice Insurance: $30 per year

6. Transportation to clinical agencies: cost varies and is the responsibility of each student.

7. Georgia Board of Nursing application and NCLEX-RN exam fees: $300 upon completion of the nursing program.

8. Graduate Nurse Pin (optional): $100-200

9. Membership in the Abraham Baldwin College Chapter of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) (optional): $39 per year

10. NCLEX-RN Review Course (optional but highly recommended)- $300-400

11. Additional expenses may be incurred during completion of the nursing program.

CURRICULUM FOR GENERIC WEEKDAY TRACK

STUDENTS ENTERING NURSING IN THE FALL

COURSES		HOURS
SUMMER
PNUR 1104	Pharmacology for Health Professions	2
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BIOL 2011	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2011L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
FALL
NURS 1108	Nursing I-Fundamentals	6
NURS 1109	Nursing II- Health & Physical Assessment	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development	3
SPRING
NURS 1110	Nursing III- Medical/Surgical One	6
BIOL 2012	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2012L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
SUMMER
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
BIOL 2050	Principles of Microbiology	3
BIOL 2050L	Principles of Microbiology Lab	1
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
FALL
NURS 2207	Nursing IV- Medical/Surgical Two	6
NURS 2208	Nursing V- Maternal-Child & Women’s Health	4
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
SPRING
NURS 2209	Nursing VI- Pediatrics	4
NURS 2210	Nursing VII- Medical/Surgical Three	6
POLS 1101	American Government	3
TOTAL		72
Regents’ Test
College & Nursing orientation as required.
Physical Education as required.

CURRICULUM FOR GENERIC WEEKDAY TRACK

STUDENTS ENTERING NURSING IN THE SPRING

COURSES		HOURS
FALL
PNUR 1104	Pharmacology for Health Professions	2
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BIOL 2011	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2011L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
SPRING
NURS 1108	Nursing I-Fundamentals	6
NURS 1109	Nursing II- Health & Physical Assessment	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development	3
SUMMER
BIOL 2012	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2012L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
FALL
NURS 1110	Nursing III- Medical/Surgical One	6
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
BIOL 2050	Principles of Microbiology	3
BIOL 2050L	Principles of Microbiology Lab	1
SPRING
NURS 2207	Nursing IV- Medical/Surgical Two	6
NURS 2208	Nursing V- Maternal-Child & Women’s Health	4
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
FALL
NURS 2209	Nursing VI- Pediatrics	4
NURS 2210	Nursing VII- Medical/Surgical Three	6
POLS 1101	American Government	3
TOTAL		72
Regents’ Test
College & Nursing orientation as required
Physical Education as required

CURRICULUM FOR GENERIC WEEKEND TRACK

COURSES		HOURS
FALL
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
BIOL 2011	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2011L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
SPRING
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development	3
PNUR 1104	Pharmacology for Health Professions	2
BIOL 2012	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2012L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
SUMMER
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
POLS 1101	American Government	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
BIOL 2050	Principles of Microbiology	3
BIOL 2050L	Principles of Microbiology Lab	1
FALL
NURS 1108	Nursing I- Fundamentals	6
NURS 1109	Nursing II- Health & Physical Assessment	3
SPRING
NURS 1110	Nursing III- Medical-Surgical One	6
FALL
NURS 2207	Nursing IV- Medical/Surgical Two	6
NURS 2208	Nursing V- Maternal-Child & Women’s Health	4
SPRING
NURS 2209	Nursing VI- Pediatrics	4
NURS 2210	Nursing VII- Medical/Surgical Three	6
TOTAL		72
Regents’ Test
College & Nursing orientation as required
Physical Education as required
1. A Minimal Number Of Students Will Be Required For This Track To Be Offered. 2. Admission For This Track Will Be Every Other Year. 3. Students Will Be Required To Schedule A Minimum Of FOUR Days During The Two-Year Program For Observation In Specialty Units (OR, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Etc).

CURRICULUM FOR ONE-DAY TRANSITION TRACK

COURSES		HOURS
FALL
BIOL 2011	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2011L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
PNUR 1104	Pharmacology for Health Professions	2
SPRING
BIOL 2012	Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
BIOL 2012L	Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab	1
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
SUMMER
NURS 1115	Transition to Associate Degree Nursing	3
BIOL 2050	Principles of Microbiology	3
BIOL 2050L	Principles of Microbiology Lab	1
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
NURS 1109	Nursing II- Health & Physical Assessment	3
FALL
NURS 2207	Nursing IV- Medical/Surgical Two	6
NURS 2208	Nursing V- Maternal-Child & Women’s Health	4
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
SPRING
NURS 2209	Nursing VI- Pediatrics	4
NURS 2210	Nursing VII- Medical/Surgical Three	6
POLS 1101	American Government	3
TOTAL		61
Regents’ Test
College & Nursing orientation as required
Physical Education as required
1. A Minimal Number Of Students Will Be Required For This Track To Be Offered. 2.Students Will Be Required To Schedule A Minimum Of FOUR Days During The Two-Year Program For Observation In Specialty Units (OR, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Etc).

Accrediting Agencies

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

61 Broadway

New York City, NY 10006

(212) 363-5555

Georgia Board of Nursing

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, GA 31217-3858

(478) 207-1640

The Division of Social Science

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

General Option

The Criminal Justice Curriculum is designed to prepare a student for careers in the criminal justice system. The two-year Associate degree program has been designed to include courses in general education and to provide a minimum of 36 semester hours in the specialized field of law enforcement. Students majoring in Criminal Justice must earn a “C” or better in CRJU courses.

The student who completes the curriculum listed below will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Courses		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
CRJU 1100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2200	Criminal Law	3
CRJU 2215	Constitutional Law	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology OR
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology.	3
Select 3 hours from the following:
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
SPAN 1100A	Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers	1
Select 9 courses from the following list:
CRJU 1110	Police Administration	3
CRJU 1125	Introduction to Policing	3
CRJU 1130	Firearms	3
CRJU 1145	Traffic Crash Investigation	3
CRJU 1140	Defense Techniques	3
CRJU 1150	Narcotics and Dangerous Substances	3
CRJU 1165	Homicide Investigation	3
CRJU 1170	Correctional Process	3
CRJU 2155	Criminal Evidence and Procedures	3
CRJU 2210	Juvenile Procedures	3
CRJU 2220	Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 2230	Introduction to Criminology	3
SOCI 1160	Introduction to Social Problems	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		60

Law Enforcement

The Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement curriculum is an ideal choice for the student intending to pursue employment in the area of law enforcement upon graduation. This curriculum is designed to meet the 11-week minimum curriculum standards as mandated by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council of Georgia. A student completing this program will have met the minimum standards taught in the Basic Training Course for peace officer training. The student should be eligible for Georgia peace officer certification and for employment with a law enforcement agency upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. exit exam, the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and Judgmental Pistol Shooting.(The cost of the latter two are not covered by ABAC tuition.) Student majoring in Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement must earn a “C” or better in CRJU courses.

The student who completes the curriculum listed below will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement.

Courses		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology OR
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
CRJU 1100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 1110	Police Administration	3
CRJU 1125	Introduction to Policing	3
CRJU 1130	Firearms	3
CRJU 1140	Defense Techniques	3
CRJU 1145	Traffic Crash Investigation	3
CRJU 1150	Narcotics and Dangerous Substances	3
CRJU 1165	Homicide Investigation	3
CRJU 2155	Criminal Evidence and Procedures	3
CRJU 2200	Criminal Law	3
CRJU 2210	Juvenile Procedures	3
CRJU 2215	Constitutional Law	3
CRJU 2220	Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 2230	Introduction To Criminology	3
Select 3 hours from the following:
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
COMM 1000	Oral Communication Skills	2
SPAN 1100A	Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers	1
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		67

HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY

The Human Services program is designed to serve the following objectives:

1. To contribute to the enrichment of general education by helping a student know and understand social welfare needs, services, and issues.

2. To prepare a student for immediate employment in social welfare positions not requiring the bachelor’s degree or graduate work in Human Services.

3. To prepare a student for immediate employment in one of the other human services occupations.

General Option

The Human Services curriculum is a four or five semester program with cooperative work experience being required as indicated. The student who completes the curriculum listed below will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services.

Courses		Hours
BIOL 1003/ 1003L	Introductory Biology I	4
BIOL 1004/ 1004L	Introductory Biology II	4
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
ENGL 2112	World Literature II OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature OR
HUMN 2222	Western World Humanities II	3
GNDR 1101	Introduction to Gender Studies	2
HIST 1111	World History I OR
HIST 1112	World History II OR
HIST 2111	United States History I	3
HIST 2112	United History II	3
HMSR 2101	Coop Field Exp in Human Services AND
HMSR 2102	Coop Field Exp in Human Services	8
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
PSYC 2201	Introduction to Abnormal Behavior OR
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development OR
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCI 1160	Introduction to Social Problems	3
SOCI 2110	Human Services and Social Policy	3
SOCI 2293	Introduction to Marriage and Family	3
SOCI 2400	Human Services Lab in Field Work OR
SPAN 1001	Introductory Spanish (or higher)	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		66

Children and Family Services Option

This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work with young children in public nursery schools, day care centers, child-serving agencies, children’s clinics and hospitals, and agencies dealing with family adjustment. The student who completes the curriculum listed below will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services.

Courses		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II OR
BUSA 2105	Communicating in the Business Environment	3
FACS 1103	Child Development	3
FACS 1151	Wellness Nutrition	3
FACS 2211	Children’s Creative Activities	3
FACS 2206	Internship	3
GNDR 1101	Introduction to Gender Studies	2
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development OR
SOCI 2400	Human Services Lab in Field Work	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCI/FACS 2293	Introduction to Marriage and Family	3
Select 6 of the following courses:
BUSA 1105	Introduction to Business	3
EDUC 2204	Introduction to Education	3
FACS 2212	Nursery School and Day Care Management	3
FACS 2220	Consumer Economics	3
FACS 2225	Professional Development	3
PSYC 2201	Introduction to Abnormal Behavior	3
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment	3
SOCI 1160	Introduction to Social Problems	3
SOCI 2110	Human Services and Social Policy	3
SPAN 1001	Introductory Spanish (or higher)	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		65

Social and Legal Services Option

This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work with clients of all ages needing services from social work agencies or the criminal law system. The student who completes the curriculum listed below will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services.

Courses		Hours
CISM 2201	Fundamentals of Computer Applications	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
CRJU 1100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
ENGL 1101	Composition I	3
ENGL 1102	Composition II	3
GNDR 1101	Introduction to Gender Studies	2
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling OR
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology	3
PSYC 2103	Introduction to Human Development	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCI 2110	Human Services and Social Policy	3
SOCI/FACS 2293	Introduction to Marriage and Family	3
SOCI 2400	Human Services Lab in Field Work	3
Select 6 of the following courses:
CRJU 1170	Correctional Process	3
CRJU 2200	Criminal Law	3
CRJU 2210	Juvenile Procedures	3
CRJU 2230	Introduction to Criminology	3
PSYC 2201	Introduction to Abnormal Behavior	3
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment	3
SOCI 1160	Introduction to Social Problems	3
SPAN 1001	Introductory Spanish (or higher)	3
PHED 1100C and two PE activities
Freshman Seminar
Regents’ Test
TOTAL		62

Cooperative Degree Program: Abraham Baldwin College and East Central Technical College

Accounting

Business Office Technology

Computer Information Systems

Industrial Maintenance Technology

Management Supervision

Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting

Telecommunications Technology

Under a cooperative arrangement with the East Central Technical College, Abraham Baldwin offers a joint program leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree in the seven areas listed above. These programs are designed to educate a student in areas leading to immediate employment.

The technical component of these joint programs is completed at East Central Tech’s campus in Fitzgerald. A student who completes one of the nine programs at East Central Tech listed above, the 24 semester hours listed below, and other graduation requirements (including Learning Support) listed elsewhere in this catalog will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree from Abraham Baldwin College. At least 16 of the 24 semester hours required for the cooperative degree diploma (Associate of Applied Science) must be earned in residence at Abraham Baldwin College.

1. Learning Support as required.

2. Career Core Curriculum as outlined below:

Courses		Hours
ENGL 1101	English Composition I	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
One of the following		4
PHSC 1011/1011L	Survey of Physics
PHSC 1012/1012L	Survey of Chemistry
BIOL 1003/1003L	Principles of Biology
CHEM 1211/1211L	Principles of Chemistry I
Choose 3 hours below		3
ENGL 1102	Composition II
COMM 1100	Human Communications
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology
ECON 2105	Macro-economics
HIST 2111	United States History I
CISM 2201	Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Physical Education requirement:
PHED 1100C	Health and Wellness	2
TOTAL		24

3. Block transfer quarter credit for successful completion of an approved technical program with East Central Tech

Cooperative Degree Program: Abraham Baldwin College and Moultrie Technical College

Accounting	Computer Information Systems
Advanced Air Conditioning	Drafting Technology
Electrical Construction and Advanced Drafting	Maintenance
Advanced Drafting and Design	Electronics Technology
Fire Science Technology	Industrial Maintenance Technology
Advanced Machine Tool Technology	Industrial Electric Technology
Air Conditioning Technology	Practical Nursing
Automotive Collision Repair	Marketing Management
Automotive Technology	Masonry
Business and Office Technology	Medical Assisting Technology
Cabinet Making	Plumbing
Carpentry	Radiologic Technology

Under a cooperative arrangement with the Moultrie Area Technical College, Abraham Baldwin offers a joint program leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree in the twenty-four areas listed above. These programs are designed to educate a student in areas leading to immediate employment.

The technical component of these joint programs is completed through Moultrie Area Technical College. A student who completes one of the twenty-four programs at Moultrie Area Technical Institute listed above, the 24 hours listed below, and other graduation requirements (including Learning Support) listed elsewhere in this catalog will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree from Abraham Baldwin. At least 16 of the 24 semester hours required for the cooperative degree diploma (Associate of Applied Science) must be earned in residence at Abraham Baldwin College.

1. Learning Support as required.

2. Career Core Curriculum as outlined below:

Courses		Hours
ENGL 1101	English Composition I	3
HIST 2112	United States History II	3
POLS 1101	American Government	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
MATH 1002	Technical Mathematics (or higher)	3
One of the following		4
PHSC 1011/1011L	Survey of Physics
PHSC 1012/1012L	Survey of Chemistry
BIOL 1003/1003L	Principles of Biology
CHEM 1211/1211L	Principles of Chemistry I
Choose 3 hours below		3
ENGL 1102	English Composition II
COMM 1100	Human Communications
PSYC 1101	Introduction to General Psychology
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology
ECON 2105	Macro-economics
HIST 2111	United States History I
CISM 2201	Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Physical Education requirements:
PHED 1100C	Health and Wellness	2
TOTAL		24

3. Block transfer quarter credit for successful completion of an approved technical program with Moultrie Tech