Associate in Technical Arts (ATA

Portfolio Review ART 195

Final Presentation ART 295

3.HumanitiesDistribution(5credits)

To be selected from the Humanities Distribution in the Associate in Arts and Sciences DTA. ART 124D recommended

4.SocialSciencesDistribution(5credits)

To be selected from the Social Sciences Distribution in the Associate in Arts and Sciences - DTA.

5.NaturalSciencesDistribution(5 credits)

To be selected from the Natural Sciences Distribution in the Associate in Arts and Sciences – DTA.

6.InterdisciplinarySkills(15credits)

Choose at least one course from each of three disciplines. Drama DRMA &101, 102, 107D

Film FILM 100

Graphic Arts GRAPH 110 Journalism JOURN 101, 102, 110, 170

Music MUSC &105, 110D, 115, 116

Photography PHOTO 110 Writing/English ENGL 105, 106, 108, 109

ASSOCIATEINTECHNICAL ARTS(ATA)

The degree of Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) is awarded for completion of a program of study in technical education, the purpose of which is to prepare students for related employment with skills that meet the needs of the business community. To earn this degree the student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 credits, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, which must include: 1. All courses required or satisfaction of the specific technical program requirements as outlined in the appropriate curriculum guide. 2. The following general education requirements:

A.Communications

Minimum of 5 credits selected from ENGL 098, ENGL& 101, CMST& 210, CMST& 220, or CMST 204D

B.QuantitativeSkills

Minimum of 5 credits. Select a course from the AAS – DTA quantitative skills list, or complete the course(s) identified as the quantitative skills course(s) in the ATA curriculum guide for the appropriate degree.

C.HumanRelations

Minimum of 3 credits. Select from BUS 110D, BUS 165, CMST& 210, CMST& 230, H DEV 155, HLTH 150D

3. Computer Literacy will be embedded or listed as a requirement of the program. Each technical program will be responsible for students’ use of computers and technology as appropriate in their course of study. 4. Appropriate safety, industrial safety, and environmental awareness instruction will be included in the specific technical program requirements. 5. Students must complete a diversity course. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. The

diversity course may also be used to meet degree requirements, such as Communications, depending on the course selected, although the credit will only be counted once. 6. Satisfy all requirements described earlier in graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees.