Associate of Science Degree
University Parallel
A Curriculum Plan with an Area of Emphasis in
BLACK STUDIES

First Semester

Cr.

ENGL

1010

English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)

3

****

Mathematics (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

****

Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

****

Introduction to Sociology (Gen. Ed.)

3

****

Introduction to Psychology I (Gen. Ed.)

3

Total

 15

Second Semester

Cr.

ENGL

1020

English Composition II (Gen. Ed.)

3

SOCI

1020

Social Problems (Gen Ed.)

3

SOCI

2040

Sociology of the Black Family and Community

3

SPCH

2010

Oral Communication ( Gen Ed.)

3

****

Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

Total

15

Third Semester

Cr.

****

History (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

****

Natural Science (Gen. Ed.) ¹

4

****

Elective ²

3

ENGL

2650

African American Literature ( Gen Ed.)

3

SOCI

2030

Race, Class and Gender

3

Total

16

Fourth Semester

Cr.

****

History (Gen. Ed.) ¹

3

****

Natural Science (Gen. Ed.) ¹

4

****

Elective ²

3

****

Elective ²

3

****

Elective ²

1

Total

14

Total Program Credits

60

Contact Cynthia Calhoun, (901) 333-5196, for college-parallel area of emphasis advising and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

The following suggested courses are helpful in the area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisor.