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20-800-1 Associate of Art (AA) Part Time, Full Time 61 Credits Financial Aid Eligible Locations*: Appleton, Online, Oshkosh

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

The Associate of Arts degree will provide you with the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully transfer to a four-year college/university. Upon completing this degree, you’ll have met all general education requirements and be guaranteed admission with junior status at our university partners. The Associate of Arts degree contains coursework to prepare you for many different areas of study, emphasizing humanities and social sciences. [Printable Program Overview (PDF)](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/PDFs/Programs/UTD Associate of Arts.pdf)

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    General Studies (47 Credits)

    Select 1 credit from these options
  • Stress Management: Fitness for Life
    10-807-103
    1Credit
    18
    36
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 18
    • Outside Effort Hours: 36
    • Course Number: 10807103
    • Credits: 1.00
     The course explores the nature of stress, determinant causes, the physiological and psychological reactions to stress and will introduce and implement physiological, cognitive, and behavioral stress management techniques.
  • Nutrition for Life
    10-807-102
    1Credit
    18
    36
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 18
    • Outside Effort Hours: 36
    • Course Number: 10807102
    • Credits: 1.00
     Examines the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories, and food sources as well as their characteristics in relation to physiological functions, metabolism and disease prevention.
    Select 1 course from these options
  • Spanish 1
    10-802-171
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802171
    • Credits: 4.00
     For students beginning the study of Spanish. Emphasizes development of basic communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Stresses vocabulary and grammar to enhance students' ability to speak and write in Spanish. Study of customs and values provides an increased awareness of Spanish speaking cultures. On completion students are expected to participate in uncomplicated conversations on everyday topics.
  • Japanese 1
    10-802-174
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802174
    • Credits: 4.00
     Establishes a foundation in Japanese language, focusing on language of common, everyday situations. Expands on vocabulary, basic grammar, word recognition and usage, conversation, and understanding of culture and tradition.
  • World Language-1 Year High School
    94-802-010
    0Credit
    0
    0
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 0
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 94802010
    • Credits: 0.00

    Students in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs must complete a World Language requirement, which can be met with one year of high school World Language earning a grade of "C" or better. Even if this requirement is fulfilled in high school, students must still complete 61 total credits for the degree; consult your advisor for details and Credit for Prior Learning options.
    Select a total of 3 credits from these options
  • Quantitative Reasoning
    10-804-135
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10804135
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include: construction & interpretation of graphs; descriptive statistics; geometry & spatial visualizations; math of finance; functions and modeling; probability; and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Arithmetic 263+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Arithmetic Level 2 Coursework

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Introductory Statistics
    10-804-189
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10804189
    • Credits: 3.00
     Students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications
    10-804-197
    5Credit
    90
    180
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 180
    • Course Number: 10804197
    • Credits: 5.00
     This course covers skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level. Algebra topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, and conic sections. Trigonometry topics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, inverse functions, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and vectors.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Algebra 276+ OR ACT Math 22+ OR MATH 10804118 - Interm Algebra w Apps OR Algebra Level 2 Coursework

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
    Select a total of 9 credits from these options
  • English Composition 2
    10-801-223
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801223
    • Credits: 3.00
     Students continue the study of academic writing to attain advanced writing and critical thinking skills. Students learn textual synthesis, analysis, advanced source integration, and rhetorical strategies.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
  • Speech
    10-801-198
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801198
    • Credits: 3.00
     Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by the individual colleges.Â

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • English Composition 1
    10-801-136
    3Credit
    54
    108
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801136
    • Credits: 3.00
     Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
    Select 1 course from these options
  • Native American History
    10-803-114
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10803114
    • Credits: 3.00
     Introductory course focusing on Native American history from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Topics include origins, cultures and spirituality, economics, interactions with Euro-Americans and the US government (including removal and assimilation), alliances and rivalries, military strategies, native leadership, and tribal sovereignty. Explores the connections between native history and current affairs, with emphasis on native voices.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Cross-Cultural Experience
    10-140-160
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10140160
    • Credits: 3.00

    Engage in a transformative Cross-Cultural Experience by delving into cultural learning in the classroom, culminating in travel to an immersive cultural experience in a domestic or international setting. By course end, you’ll explore diverse cultures, cultivate cultural competence, recognize cultural biases, become more adept in intercultural communication, and increase understanding, empathy, and adaptability crucial for today’s global society.
  • Ethnic Literature
    10-801-145
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801145
    • Credits: 3.00
     Explores questions of identity within various cultural contexts. Writers represent one or more ethnic groups working in one or more genres of literature with emphasis on developments in voice, genre, and style over chronological periods and geographical zones. Individual sections may vary in particular emphasis.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
  • Introduction to Diversity Studies
    10-809-172
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809172
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
    Select a total of 8 credits from these options
  • Human Biology
    10-806-198
    4Credit
    90
    126
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806198
    • Credits: 4.00

    This is an introductory course that emphasizes the structure of the human body and the functional interrelationships of the body's systems. Consideration is given to the human body and disease, human genetics, human ecology, and the role that humans play in the environment. The course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week.  Note: This course does not meet requirements for or substitute for General Anatomy and Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology I and II.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Principles of Animal Biology
    10-806-105
    4Credit
    90
    126
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806105
    • Credits: 4.00
     Introductory course focused on general biological principles, cell structure and function, genetics, organ system anatomy and physiology, behavior, evolution, and ecology. May include dissection of fresh and/or preserved materials.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • General Physics 2
    10-806-164
    4Credit
    90
    126
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806164
    • Credits: 4.00
     Covers applications/theory of basic physics principles: problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications including unit conversion and analysis, mechanical waves, harmonic motion, wave and ray optics, electricity, and magnetism.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A (Grade of C or better required)

    • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps (Grade of C or better required)

    • Instructor Consent
  • General Physics 1
    10-806-154
    4Credit
    90
    126
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806154
    • Credits: 4.00

    Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications. Topics include unit conversion, vector analysis, kinematics and dynamics of particles, rotational mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature, and harmonic motion and waves.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A (Grade of C or better required)

    • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • MATH 10804197 - College Algebra & Trig w Apps (Grade of C or better required)

    • Instructor Consent
  • Intro to Biochemistry
    10-806-186
    4Credit
    90
    126
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806186
    • Credits: 4.00

    Provides students with skills and knowledge of organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within Nursing and other Allied Health careers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fluids, and acids. Additional emphasis is placed on biological functions and their relationships to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

    • Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework

    • SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry
  • College Chemistry 1
    10-806-135
    5Credit
    108
    162
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 162
    • Course Number: 10806135
    • Credits: 5.00
     General college chemistry which includes the topics of measurement, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and solution chemistry. The course is for students who need the first one of two semesters of what is typically considered freshman university level chemistry for science majors and university transfer students. Laboratory work assists in understanding chemical concepts and developing problem-solving skills.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework

    • MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics

    • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

    • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

    AND ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • General Biology
    10-806-114
    4Credit
    90
    126
    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806114
    • Credits: 4.00

    Introduces general biological concepts and principles. Emphasis is on cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and taxonomical relationships. Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Gen Anatomy & Physiology
    10-806-177
    4Credit
    108
    108
    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10806177
    • Credits: 4.00
     Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Accuplacer Reading 263+ OR ACT Reading 20+ OR PREPLEAR 10836123 - Prep for Anatomy & Physiology OR Reading Level 4 Coursework

    • Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework

    • SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry
  • General Chemistry
    10-806-134
    4Credit
    108
    126
    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806134
    • Credits: 4.00
     Covers the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics include scientific method, problem-solving using quantitative, characteristics of matter, periodic relationships of elements, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, analysis of chemical substances, characteristics of aqueous solutions, acids, bases, and gas laws.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework

    • MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics

    • MATH 10804113 - College Technical Math 1A

    • MATH 10804115 - College Technical Math 1

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
    Select a total of 12 credits from these options
  • Spanish 1
    10-802-171
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802171
    • Credits: 4.00
     For students beginning the study of Spanish. Emphasizes development of basic communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Stresses vocabulary and grammar to enhance students' ability to speak and write in Spanish. Study of customs and values provides an increased awareness of Spanish speaking cultures. On completion students are expected to participate in uncomplicated conversations on everyday topics.
  • Think Critically & Creatively
    10-809-103
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809103
    • Credits: 3.00
     Provides instruction about critical and creative thinking that is in high demand in all occupations. Models, theories, and processes provide the foundation for learning logical thinking strategies. Students will apply a systematic approach to problem solving by analyzing the problem, assessing possible solutions, and making effective decisions. In addition, students will generate ideas and analyze complex issues. This course assists students with developing a critical thinking mindset which is essential at every level of personal and professional life.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Children's Literature
    10-801-133
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801133
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course introduces students to the major genres of literature for young people such as folklore, illustrated works, and short novels. Students will read a variety of works from different eras and study ways children's literature and the understanding of childhood have developed.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
  • Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
    10-809-166
    3Credit
    54
    108
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809166
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and professional standards of behavior, and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Spanish 2
    10-802-172
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802172
    • Credits: 4.00
     Bienvenidos! Welcome! This communicative language class is designed for students who have completed one semester of college Spanish. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of more complex communicative skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of Spanish 2, you will acquire the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to handle simple everyday survival tasks in Spanish. You will also have a better understanding of and appreciation for people and cultures other than your own and an increased awareness of Spanish-speaking countries in the world.
  • Japanese 1
    10-802-174
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802174
    • Credits: 4.00
     Establishes a foundation in Japanese language, focusing on language of common, everyday situations. Expands on vocabulary, basic grammar, word recognition and usage, conversation, and understanding of culture and tradition.
  • Spanish and Latin American Cinema
    10-810-100
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10810100
    • Credits: 3.00

    Explore a selection of compelling Latin American and Spanish films representing a diversity of countries, cultures, communities, identities, time periods, and genres. Analyze cinematic techniques and gain a deeper understanding of the films within their historical, social and political contexts.
  • Introduction to Literature
    10-801-140
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801140
    • Credits: 3.00
     Recommended as a first course in literary analysis, this course introduces students to the major genres of literature and addresses issues related to writing about literature and/or other texts.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
  • Contemporary Literature
    10-801-154
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801154
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course surveys contemporary literature in relation to contemporary society and to major developments in the arts of fiction, drama and poetry. Readings mainly cover material published in the last 25 years.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
  • Japanese 2
    10-802-175
    4Credit
    72
    144
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 144
    • Course Number: 10802175
    • Credits: 4.00
     Expands on the foundational skills acquired in Japanese 1, this course explores the language of everyday situations, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, word recognition and usage, conversation, and developing a deeper understanding of culture and tradition.
  • Music Appreciation
    10-805-101
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10805101
    • Credits: 3.00

    Discover how music is intertwined with the history, art, politics, religion, and culture
    of people from around the world and across the centuries. In this course, students
    will learn to identify voices, instruments, and genres of music from the Middle Ages
    to today. Students will develop active listening skills and an understanding of how
    music, beyond one's personal taste, can be appreciated for its artistry and
    significance on human interconnectedness. Attendance at one live school, community, or
    professional musical performance may be required.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Ethnic Literature
    10-801-145
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801145
    • Credits: 3.00
     Explores questions of identity within various cultural contexts. Writers represent one or more ethnic groups working in one or more genres of literature with emphasis on developments in voice, genre, and style over chronological periods and geographical zones. Individual sections may vary in particular emphasis.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1

    • COMMUNIC 10801195 - Written Communication
    Select a total of 12 credits from these options
  • Introduction to American Government
    10-809-122
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809122
    • Credits: 3.00
     Introduces American political processes and institutions. Focuses on rights and responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Learners examine the complexity of the separation of powers and checks and balances. Explores the role of the media, interest groups, political parties and public opinion in the political process. Also explores the role of the state and national government in our federal system.
  • Abnormal Psychology
    10-809-159
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809159
    • Credits: 3.00
     The course addresses the foundations of abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, including their characteristics, possible causes, assessments, diagnostic processes, and treatments. The course includes examination of major historical and theoretical perspectives, research, sociocultural considerations, and elements of psychological wellness.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology

    • SOC STY 10809199 - Psychology of Human Relations

    • Instructor Consent
  • Microeconomics
    10-809-143
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809143
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Intro to Psychology
    10-809-198
    3Credit
    54
    108
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809198
    • Credits: 3.00
     This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Native American History
    10-803-114
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10803114
    • Credits: 3.00
     Introductory course focusing on Native American history from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Topics include origins, cultures and spirituality, economics, interactions with Euro-Americans and the US government (including removal and assimilation), alliances and rivalries, military strategies, native leadership, and tribal sovereignty. Explores the connections between native history and current affairs, with emphasis on native voices.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Intro to Sociology
    10-809-196
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809196
    • Credits: 3.00

    Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Educational Psychology
    10-809-154
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809154
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course studies the process of human learning. Theories related to memory, learning, and intelligence are examined as well as the influence of social context and technology. Explores individual differences, motivations, and technology processes that facilitate learning.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology

    • SOC STY 10809199 - Psychology of Human Relations

    • Instructor Consent
  • US History to 1877
    10-803-111
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10803111
    • Credits: 3.00
     Surveys U.S. political, social, and economic development from the pre-colonial era to the post-Civil War period. Emphasizes reading, writing, and discussion.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Developmental Psychology
    10-809-188
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809188
    • Credits: 3.00
     Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology

    • Student is in progress in Practical Nursing (31-543-1) Program of Study

    • Instructor Consent
  • US History Since 1877
    10-803-112
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10803112
    • Credits: 3.00

    Surveys U.S. political, social, and economic development from the post-Civil War era
    to the present. Emphasizes reading, writing, and discussion.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Macroeconomics
    10-809-144
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809144
    • Credits: 3.00
     Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. Balance is drawn between theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
  • Introduction to Diversity Studies
    10-809-172
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A
    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809172
    • Credits: 3.00
     This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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  • Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

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Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

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Eligible Dual Credit & Recommended Start College Now Course:

What is Dual Credit?

FVTC courses taught at the high school by certified high school teachers. These teachers receive mentorship from FVTC faculty to ensure alignment in competencies, curriculum, and assessments.

  • Students earn both high school and college credits, with grades applying to both transcripts.
  • There is no cost to the school district or family.

**Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

What is Start College Now?

Qualified public-school juniors and seniors may enroll in college level classes at FVTC or online, if a comparable course is not offered within their district.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

Interested students should consult their High School Guidance Counselor to explore course options and complete a “Start College Now” application. Applications must be submitted to High School Counselors by March 1st for fall courses and October 1st for spring courses. If approved by the school board, the cost is covered by the high school.

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This course is not available for Dual Credit or Start College Now due to factors such as course rigor, necessary equipment, and prerequisite requirements.