University Studies
| Associate of Arts |
| The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree and transfer to a four-year institution. The A.A. degree at Pulaski Technical College requires successful completion of 62 credit hours with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. Courses taken to satisfy A.A. degree requirements must have a "C" or better in order to transfer to a four-year institution. Successful completion of 15 degree credits as a regular student of PTC and satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college are required for graduation. |
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| General Education Requirements |
| English Composition |
6 credit hours |
| English Composition I |
| English Composition II |
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| Speech |
3 credit hours |
| Speech Communication |
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| Mathematics |
3 credit hours |
| College Algebra |
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| Natural Science |
8 credit hours |
| Physical Science course (with lab) |
| Biological Science course (with lab) |
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| Arts and Humanities |
9 credit hours |
| Literature course (3 hours) |
| Arts/Humanities (6 hours) |
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| Social Sciences |
15 credit hours |
| United States History or U.S. Political Science course (3 hours) |
| Western Civilization I or II (3 hours) |
| Social Science electives (9 hours) |
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| Students may use no more than one course in any of the following areas to fulfill the Social Science elective requirement: |
| Psychology |
Anthropology |
| Sociology |
History |
| Geography |
Political Science |
| Economics |
Religion |
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| Health/Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
| Concepts of Lifetime Health and Wellness |
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| Elective Courses |
15 credit hours |
| Students must consult with their advisor before selecting elective courses. Electives may be selected from any credit course. Elective courses, unless designed specifically for transfer, may not be accepted for credit at the four-year institution that the student plans to attend to complete a baccalaureate degree. |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 62 |
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| Associate of Arts Online |
| The curriculum itself will not differ from the traditional Associate of Arts degree. With the exception of two or three hybrid courses (online combined with traditional classroom), students can complete the degree entirely via distance education. |
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| Associate of Arts in Teaching |
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) is a two-year transfer degree designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching. This degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. It does not qualify a student to immediately become a teacher, but it maximizes the hours taken at the two-year institution to better prepare a student entering a teacher education program at a four-year institution. This degree focuses on the Middle School Math/Science, Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies or P-4 (Preschool through 4th grade). Each track includes two education courses that serve as an introduction to the education profession. Introduction to Education is a pre-professional course that includes field experience and is designed to acquaint potential teachers with the classroom environment and a general introduction to what is required of an education major. The Introduction to K-12 Educational Technology course focuses on standard technical skills and the educational use of the various software applications. Both courses require permission to enroll. In order to assure quality and equality with the students who begin education majors at the four-year institutions, this degree has similar requirements:
Students must have a "C" or better in courses taken to satisfy the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree in order to transfer to a four-year institution. Students must have a final grade-point average of at least 2.65.
In order to receive the degree, a student must pass Praxis I, which is an academic skills assessment designed to be taken before the junior year to measure reading, writing and mathematical skills. The scores must be sent to the Registrar prior to verification of graduation. Students must also take the CAAP.
Following is a list of course requirements for students seeking to earn the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree in one of the three tracks. Specific courses will vary depending on the four-year transfer institution chosen by the student. Students must consult an advisor or their dean to receive information on specific courses required. |
A.A.T. State of Arkansas Minimum Core
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Middle School
Math/Science |
Middle School
Language Arts/
Social Studies |
P-4
Pre-school -4th Grade |
| English/Communication |
English Composition I
English Composition II
Speech Communication |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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| Mathematics |
| College Algebra |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
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| Lab Sciences (required) |
Biological Science course
Physical Science course |
4 credit hours
4 credit hours |
4 credit hours
4 credit hours |
4 credit hours
4 credit hours |
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| Fine Arts |
| Visual Arts or Music or Theatre |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
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| Humanities |
World Literature I or II
World Literature I |
3 credit hours
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3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
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| Social Sciences |
History of Civilization
U.S. History course
U.S. Government |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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| Subtotal |
35 credit hours |
35 credit hours |
35 credit hours |
Other Courses (Required for A.A.T. Program)
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Math/Science |
Language Arts/
Social Studies |
P-4
Pre-school -4th Grade |
| English |
World Literature II
American Literature I and II |
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6 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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| Mathematics |
College Trigonometry
Math I (for Teachers)**
Math II (for Teachers)*** |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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| Lab Science (Elective) |
| Physical Geology course |
4 credit hours |
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| P-4 Preparation |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Child Growth and Development
P.E. Activity |
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3 credit hours
3 credit hours
1 credit hours |
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| Social Sciences |
History of Civilization
Arkansas History
U.S. History
Psychology
Cultural Geography |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
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3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
Education Courses
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Math/Science |
Language Arts/
Social Studies |
P-4
Pre-school -4th Grade |
| Introduction to Education |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| Introduction to Education Lab |
1 credit hours |
1 credit hours |
1 credit hours |
| Introduction to K-12 Educational Technology |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours |
61 credit hours |
63 credit hours |
64 credit hours |
** Math I: Sets and Logic, systems of numeration, number systems and operations and elementary number theory
*** Math II: Geometry and measurement, statistics and probability |
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| Associate of Science Degree |
| The Associate of Science (A.S.) is a 62-credit hour transfer degree designed for students planning to seek a baccalaureate degree in natural science or mathematics. The A.S. degree includes the state minimum core curriculum, but differs from the Associate of Arts degree or the Associate of Applied Science degree in that students are required to take additional hours in math and science and are allowed a wider choice of elective courses. Students seeking the A.S. degree should refer to the curriculum of the intended transfer institution when selecting courses to ensure maximum transfer credit. |
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| General Education Requirements |
| English Composition |
6 credit hours |
| English Composition I |
| English Composition II |
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| Speech |
3 credit hours |
| Speech Communication |
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| Mathematics |
3 credit hours |
| College Algebra |
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| Natural Science |
8 credit hours |
| Biological Science course (with lab) |
| Physical Science course (with lab) |
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| Arts and Humanities |
6 credit hours |
| Literature course (3 hours) |
| Arts/Humanities (3 hours) |
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| Social Sciences |
9 credit hours |
| United States History or U.S. Political Science course (3 hours) |
| Western Civilization I or II (3 hours) |
| Social Science electives (3 hours) |
| Choose one course from any of the following areas to fulfill the Social Science elective requirement: |
| Psychology |
Geography |
Anthropology |
| Sociology |
Economics |
Political Science | |
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| Computer Proficiency |
3 credit hours |
| Computer Concepts |
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| Science/Mathematics |
8-9 credit hours |
| Students should consult with their transfer institution when choosing Science/Mathematics courses: |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II |
General Chemistry I/II |
Calculus I/II/III |
| Microbiology |
College Physics I/II |
Business Calculus |
| General Botany |
Trigonometry |
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| Introduction to Statistics |
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| Elective Courses |
16 credit hours |
| Students should consult with their transfer institution when choosing elective courses. |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 62-63 |
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Associate of Science Degree Option: Computer ScienceThe Associate of Science in Computer Science is a 63-credit hour transfer degree designed for students planning to seek a baccalaureate degree in computer science.
| First Semester |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1311 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| MATH 1302 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| SPCH 1300 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
| CIS 1133 |
Internet Technologies |
3 |
| POLS 1310 |
American National Government |
3 |
| Total credit hours |
15 |
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| Second Semester |
| ENGL 1312 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| MATH 1303 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
| CIS 2513 |
Introduction to Computer Science I |
3 |
| BIOL 1401 |
Biological Science |
4 |
| MATH 2310 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| Total credit hours |
16 |
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| Third Semester |
| PHYS 1401 |
Physical Science |
4 |
| CIS 2633 |
Introduction to Computer Science II |
3 |
| CIS 2634 |
Computer Organization and Assembly Language |
4 |
| MATH 1304 |
Calculus I |
3 |
| HIST 1311 |
History of Civilization I |
3 |
| Total credit hours |
17 |
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| Fourth Semester |
| CIS 2733 |
Data Structures |
3 |
| PHIL 1310 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| ECON 2310 |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
| ENGL 2337 |
World Literature from the Beginning to 1650 |
3 |
| CIS |
Approved Elective |
3 |
| Total credit hours |
15 |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: |
63 |
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Certificate of General StudiesThe Certificate of General Studies is designed to recognize the successful completion of 31 credit hours of general education core courses. This certificate documents the student’s mastery of the skills and competencies needed to be successful in the work force and to pursue further education. This certificate requires the completion of 31 credit hours with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. Students must have a "C" or better in courses taken in order to transfer to another institution.
| Discipline/Courses |
Semester Hours |
| English/Communications |
9 credit hours |
| English Composition I |
3 credit hours |
| English Composition II |
3 credit hours |
| Speech Communication |
3 credit hours |
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| Science, Mathematics, and Technology |
10 credit hours |
| Physical Science with Lab or Biological Science with Lab |
4 credit hours |
| College Algebra |
3 credit hours |
| Computer Concepts |
3 credit hours |
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| Social Sciences |
9 credit hours |
| U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History since 1877 or American National Government |
3 credit hours |
| Psychology and the Human Experience or Introduction to Sociology |
3 credit hours |
| Social Science Elective |
3 credit hours |
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| Fine Arts/Humanities |
3 credit hours |
World Literature from the Beginning to 1650 or
World Literature from 1650 to the Present or
Introduction to Visual Arts or
Introduction to Music or |
| Introduction to Theatre |
3 credit hours |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL STUDIES: |
31 |
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