Online Degree Programs

Art (BFA) (emphasis on Studio Art) Course
Credit Hours: 133
Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs are designed to prepare students for
professional careers as a classroom art teacher, graphic designer, or studio artist. The BFA
in Graphic Design or the BFA in Art (with emphasis in Studio Art or Art Education) is the initial
professional degree, and it is the requisite degree for the student who plans to pursue a studiooriented post-baccalaureate degree. A minimum 2.75 GPA in all courses with an ART/ARTH/
ARED prefix is required for the BFA degree.

Requirements

University Requirements:
First Year Making Connections Course (or equivalent)
HIST 2763, HIST 2773 OR POSC 2103
At least one HIST course in the General Education Core Courses
‘C’ in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013 *
BSE must have ‘C’ in MATH 1023
45 Upper Level AFTER 30 HOURS *
124 Earned Credit Hours *
18 of the Last 24 Hours at ASU *
32 Residence Hours *
57 Hours with Accredited Senior Institutions *
2.00 in ASU Coursework and Major Coursework *
31 Hour Maximum Correspondence, CLEP, Advanced Placement, Etc.

*ASU Minimum

General Education Requirements:
Refer to index for General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees

Specific General Education Requirements:
Students with this major must take the following:
MUS 2503, Fine Arts-Musical AND THEA 2503, Fine Arts-Theatre

B.F.A. Art Education Emphasis students must also take the following:
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
HIST 2763, The United States To 1876; OR HIST 2773, The United States Since 1876
POSC 2103, Introduction to United States Government

Major Requirements:
Art Major Core
ART 1013, Design I
ART 1023, Design II
ART 1033, Drawing I
ART 1043, Drawing II
ART 2583, Survey of Art History I
ART 2593, Survey of Art History II

Studio Art Core:
ART 2013, Design III
ART 3033, Drawing III
ART 3063, Painting
ART 3083, Printmaking
ART 3093, Ceramics
ART 3103, Sculpture
ART 4033, Advanced Drawing

Studio Art:
Art Studio Emphasis Areas: Drawing/Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, and Sculpture
(At least 15 of the 39 hours must be taken at the 3000 level in one Art Studio Emphasis area)
Art History Electives
ART 3330, BFA Review
Senior Exhibition

Total:133

Athletic Training Course
Credit Hours: 124
Overview

The Arkansas State University Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the expanding allied health profession of athletic training. Through the combination of extensive classroom and clinical experiences in athletic training, graduates of the program achieve the entry-level competencies necessary to challenge the certification examination offered by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOC) and embark on a career as a certified athletic trainer (ATC). The ATEP is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Interested students should contact the Athletic Training Program Director at (870) 972-3066 for more information.

Requirements

University Requirements:
First Year Making Connections Course (or equivalent)
HIST 2763, HIST 2773 OR POSC 2103
At least one HIST course in the General Education Core Courses
‘C’ in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013 *
BSE must have ‘C’ in MATH 1023
45 Upper Level AFTER 30 HOURS *
124 Earned Credit Hours *
18 of the Last 24 Hours at ASU *
32 Residence Hours *
57 Hours with Accredited Senior Institutions *
2.00 in ASU Coursework and Major Coursework *
31 Hour Maximum Correspondence, CLEP, Advanced Placement, Etc.

*ASU Minimum

General Education Requirements:
Refer to index for General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees

Specific General Education Requirements:
Students in this major must take the following:
BIO 2103 and 2101, Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals and Laboratory
BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy/Physiology I and Laboratory
CHEM 1013 AND CHEM 1011, General Chemistry I and Laboratory
MATH 1023, College Algebra
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
SOC 2213, Introduction to Sociology
Must take PHYS 2054, General Physics I as Enhancement (this course is required regardless of AAGE exam score)

Required Support Courses:
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Human Anatomy/Physiology II and Laboratory
ES 4693, Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
ES 3553, Basic Physiology of Activity
ES 4763, Kinesiology
ES 3543, Human Anatomy and Anatomical Fundamentals of Motion
ES 3633, Nutrition for Health, Sport, and Exercise
ES 3743, Research and Statistical Methods in Exercise Science
HLTH 2513, Personal Health
HP 2013, Medical Terminology
HP 3003, General Gross Anatomy
NRS 3023, Interdisciplinary Clinical Pathophysiology

Athletic Training Courses:
AT 2203 AND AT 2201, Emergency Management in Athletic Training and Laboratory
AT 2301, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training I
AT 2311, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I
AT 2401, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training II
AT 2411, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II
AT 2733 AND AT 2731, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Laboratory
AT 2883, Foundations of Athletic Training
AT 3301, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training III
AT 3311, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III
AT 3401, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training IV
AT 3411, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV
AT 3733 AND AT 3731, Advanced Assessment of Athletic Injuries and Laboratory
AT 3743 AND AT 3741, Therapeutic Exercise and Laboratory
AT 3833 AND AT 3831, Therapeutic Modalities and Laboratory
AT 4301, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training V
AT 4311, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V
AT 4401, Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training VI
AT 4411, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VI
AT 4723, Athletic Training Administration
AT 4743, Athletic Training Seminar

Total:124

Athletic Training Admission Requirements
All candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training must obtain official admission to the ATEP. Students desiring admission to the ATEP must meet the following criteria:
1. Declared major in Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.
2. Minimum of 30 semester hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
3. Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better in each: BIO 2201, BIO 2203, BIO 2221, BIO 2223, HP 2013, HLTH 2513, AT 2203, AT 2201.
4. Completion of one (1) semester of directed clinical observation with 75 hours being accumulated at Arkansas State University and completion of all assigned directed observer proficiencies.
5. Completion of personal interview with program selection committee upon request.
6. Submission of all program application forms to program director.
The number of appointments to the program will vary from year to year depending on space availability (not to exceed 12 per class). Program application materials must be received by April 1 of each year in order to be considered for Fall entry into the ATEP. Candidates will be notified of their admission status after June 1 of each academic year.

Art (BSE) (emphasis Art Education) Course
Requirements

University Requirements:
First Year Making Connections Course (or equivalent)
HIST 2763, HIST 2773 OR POSC 2103
At least one HIST course in the General Education Core Courses
‘C’ in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013 *
BSE must have ‘C’ in MATH 1023
45 Upper Level AFTER 30 HOURS *
124 Earned Credit Hours *
18 of the Last 24 Hours at ASU *
32 Residence Hours *
57 Hours with Accredited Senior Institutions *
2.00 in ASU Coursework and Major Coursework *
31 Hour Maximum Correspondence, CLEP, Advanced Placement, Etc.

*ASU Minimum

General Education Requirements:
Refer to index for General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees

Specific General Education Requirements:
Students with this major must take the following:
HIST 2763, The United States To 1876, OR HIST 2773, The United States Since 1876
MUS 2503, Fine Arts-Musical AND THEA 2503, Fine Arts-Theatre
POSC 2103, Introduction to United States Government
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology

Art Major Core:
ART 1013, Design I
ART 1023, Design II
ART 1033, Drawing I
ART 1043, Drawing II
ARTH 2583, Survey of Art History I
ARTH 2593, Survey of Art History II

Studio Art Requirements:
ART 2013, Design III
ART 3033, Drawing III
ART 3063, Painting
ART 3083, Printmaking
ART 3093, Ceramics
ART 3103, Sculpture
ART 4033, Advanced Drawing

Additional Requirements:
ARED 3803, Teaching Arts in the Elementary Grades
ARED 4703, Concepts in Art Education
ART 3073, Watercolor
Art Studio Electives
Art History Electives

Professional Education Requirements:
EDAR 4523, Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Art
PSY 3703, Educational Psychology
SCED 2514, Introduction to Secondary Teaching
SCED 4515, Instructional Design for Secondary Education
SCED 4713, Educational Measurement with Computer Applications
SE 3643, The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom
TIAR 4826, Teaching Internship in the Secondary School
See Bachelor of Science in Education degree-College of Education
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Additional General Requirements for Teacher Education:
HLTH 2513, Principles of Personal Health
SCOM 1203, Oral Communication

Total:145-148

Accounting Course

Credit Hours: 126
Overview

ACCOUNTING PROGRAM: The accounting major prepares students for rewarding careers as industrial accountants, cost analysts, controllers, tax accountants, members of financial regulatory teams such as the IRS or banking auditors, independent auditors in CPA firms, and internal auditors. ASU accounting graduates work for manufacturing firms, in government agencies, in banking, in not-for-profit entities, and in public accounting.
The ASU undergraduate degree with accounting major requires 126 course hours. Many states, including Arkansas, currently require 150 hours to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. The CPA license is only required by law for individuals doing audits; however, many nonauditors wish to pursue the CPA exam as a credential verifying the value of their education. Students interested in the CPA exam should plan an additional 24 hours of credits with their advisor, preferably by beginning work on their Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) degree. See the ASU Graduate Bulletin for details on the MAcc program.

Requirements

University Requirements:
First Year Making Connections Course (or equivalent)
HIST 2763, HIST 2773 OR POSC 2103
At least one HIST course in the General Education Core Courses
‘C’ in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013 *
BSE must have ‘C’ in MATH 1023
45 Upper Level AFTER 30 HOURS *
124 Earned Credit Hours *
18 of the Last 24 Hours at ASU *
32 Residence Hours *
57 Hours with Accredited Senior Institutions *
2.00 in ASU Coursework and Major Coursework *
31 Hour Maximum Correspondence, CLEP, Advanced Placement, Etc.

*ASU Minimum

General Education Requirements:
Refer to index for General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees

Specific General Education Requirements:
Students must complete MATH 2143 with a “C” or better.
Students must complete either SOC 2213 or ANTH 2233
College of Business Core Courses:(see beginning of Business section)

Major Requirements:(grade of “C” or better required)
ACCT 3003 and 3013, Intermediate Accounting I and II
ACCT 3053, Cost Accounting with a Managerial Emphasis
ACCT 4013, Tax Accounting I
ACCT 4023, Advanced Accounting and International Issues
ACCT 4033, Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 4053, Auditing I
LAW 4043, Law of Business Organizations
Accounting Elective(ACCT 430V, Special Problems in Accounting and ACCT 4783, Internship in Accounting may not be used to satisfy the Accounting Elective)

Electives:8-17

Total:126

Radiologic Technology Course
Credit Hours: 54

Requirements

General Education Requirements - see Bulletin
Radiologic Technology Requirements - see below
Required support course (PSY2013)

The following courses are required following admission to the professional program:
1st Summer I
RT 1222, Radiation Physics

1st Summer II
RT 1103, Introduction to Radiologic Technology
RT 1112, Basic Radiologic Procedures
RT 1121, Basic Radiologic Procedures Laboratory

1st Fall
RT 1202, Radiologic Procedures
RT 1211, Radiologic Procedures Laboratory
RT 1323, Principles of Exposure I
RT 1232, Clinical Practicum I

1st Spring
RT 1303, Advanced Radiologic Procedures
RT 1311, Advanced Radiologic Procedures Laboratory
RT 2122, Principles of Exposure II
RT 3333, Clinical Practicum VI
RT 2121, Principles of Exposure II Laboratory
RT 1332, Clinical Practicum II

2nd Summer I
RT 2104, Clinical Practicum III

2nd Summer II
RT 2114, Clinical Practicum IV

2nd Fall
RT 3202, Radiologic Special Procedures
RT 3212, Principles of Exposure III
RT 3223, Clinical Practicum V

2nd Spring
RT 3312, Radiobiology
RT 3113, Radiologic Pathophysiology
RT 3332, Clinical Radiologic Pharmacology

The following is a required support course for the degree:
PSY2013, Introduction to Psychology

Technical and Vocational Education

Credit Hours: 65
Overview

The Associate in Science degree in Technical and Vocational Education is designed as
a two-year program of study for Vocational-Technical instructors who do not hold a degree.
The degree program is for the purpose of enhancing the instructor’s teaching skills and his/
her professional improvement and/or advancement. To be eligible for enrollment in this degree
program, persons must be licensed or certified in their skill area.

Requirements

General Education Requirements:
ENG 1003 and 1013, Composition I and II
MATH 1023, College Algebra
HIST 2763 OR 2773, The United States To OR Since 1876
Arts and Humanities (from General Education Curriculum)
Electives (from General Education Curriculum) 3
Natural Science (from General Education Curriculum)
Physical Education (1 hour activity physical education)
Social Science (from General Education Curriculum)

AGRI 1003 (Introduction to Agribusiness) does not count as an Enhancement for Agriculture majors.
AGRI 2243 (Feeding the Planet) does not count as an Enhancement or for major requirements of Agriculture majors.

Professional Requirements:
VOED 1503, Instructional Planning and Materials in Technical and Vocational Education
VOED 1513, Methods of Technical and Vocational Teaching
VOED 1533, Student Services in Technical and Vocational Education
VOED 1543, Evaluation of Learning
VOED 1553, Management of Technical and Vocational Programs
VOED 2503, Program Development
VOED 2523, The Two-Year College in America
VOED 2533, History and Philosophy of Technical and Vocational Education

Technical Requirements:

The fifteen hours in the technical requirement may be awarded for substitution of professional training, preparation, or work experience in teaching area, verified by the appropriate license, diploma, certificate, transcript, letter or National Occupation Competence Testing Institute (NOCTI) score or equivalent evidence of expertise as follows:
a. One year full-time trade school (9 hours)
b. Ninety hours full-time trade instruction in program of less than one year duration
(1 hour each, maximum 3)
c. Sixty hours company-sponsored short course instruction while employed
(1 hour each, maximum 3)
d. Each full year of professional employment in teaching area
(1 hour, maximum 3)
e. Professional competence and expertise assessed by the National Occupation Competence Testing
Institute or equivalent evidence of expertise (1-15 hours)
Credit for this course cannot be awarded until all other degree requirements have been satisfied and is awarded in VOED 2551, VOED 2552, VOED 2554, VOED 2558 Experiential Learning in Technical and Vocational Education. If any part or all of the 15-hour requirements of this section cannot be satisfied by taking these courses, additional coursework in, or related to, the teaching area must be taken. The remaining hours may be taken as courses in the student’s technical areas.

Total:64-65

Physical Therapist Assistant

Credit Hours: 74
Overview

The PTA assists the PT in patient evaluation and assessment activities, implements treatment programs according to a plan of care, trains patients in exercises and activities of daily living, conducts treatments using special equipment, administers modalities and other treatment procedures, and reports to the PT on patients’ responses to treatment.

Requirements

General Education Requirements*:
** BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
CS 1013, Introduction to Computers; OR CIT 1503, Microcomputer Applications
ENG 1003 and 1013, Composition I and II
HIST2763 or 2773, U.S. History To or Since 1876; OR POSC 2103, Introduction to U.S. Government
MATH 1023, College Algebra or higher level math course

* Students who have not had high school biology or chemistry must complete BIOL 1003 and 1001, Biological Science and Biological Science Laboratory, and CHEM 1003, Introduction to Chemistry, in addition to the above.
Major Requirements:
PTA 2116, Patient Care Fundamentals
PTA 2126, Movement Science
PTA 2213, Musculoskeletal PT
PTA 2223, Physical Agents and Massage
PTA 2233, Neuromuscular PT I
PTA 2243, Cardiopulmonary PT
PTA 2252, Clinical Education I
PTA 2303, Neuromuscular PT II
PTA 2323, Seminar
PTA 2333, Clinical Education II
PTA 2343, Clinical Education III

Required Support Courses:
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Laboratory OR
HP 3003 Gross Anatomy.
HP 2013, Medical Terminology
PHYS2133, Survey of Physics for Health Professions
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
PT 2003, Introduction to Physical Therapy

Paramedics
Credit Hours: 76

Requirements

General Education Requirements:
BUS 1303, Computer Applications for Business
ENG 1003, Composition I
ENG 1013, Composition II
HIST 2763, United States History To 1876 OR HIST 2773, United States History Since 1876 OR POSC 2103, Introduction to United States Government
MATH 1023, College Algebra
PE 1002, Concepts of Fitness
SOC 2213, Principles of Sociology OR PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective
Natural Science Elective with Lab

Major Requirements:
EHS 1103, Anatomy and Physiology
EHS 1201, Pre-Hospital
EHS 1302, Pharmacology
EHS 1306, Preparatory
EHS 1402, Operations Management
EHS 1502, Field I
EHS 1601, Clinical I
EHS 1704, Medical Emergencies I
EHS 1706, Cardiac Emergencies
EHS 1805, Trauma Management
EHS 2404, Special Considerations
EHS 2501, Clinical III
EHS 2504, Clinical II
EHS 2603, Field II
EHS 2702, Medical Emergencies II
EHS 2801, Paramedic Practicum
EHS 2802, Assessment Based Management

Total:76

Nursing

Credit Hours: 73
Overview

The purpose of the associate level is to prepare graduates who apply the nursing process in the provision of direct nursing care for clients with common, well-defined problems. Therefore, the associate curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and includes professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. The associate degree graduate is prepared to function as a member of the profession and a manager of care in acute and community based settings.

Requirements

General Education Requirements:
BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
CS 1013, Introduction to Computers; OR CIT 1503, Microcomputer Applications; OR any comparable three-hour computer course
ENG 1003 and 1013, Composition I and II
HIST 2763 or 2773, U.S. History To or Since 1876; OR POSC 2103, Intro to United States Government
MATH 1023, College Algebra (or higher level math course)

Major Requirements:
NRS 1214, Introduction to Nursing
NRS 1235, Nursing
NRS 1252, Role Development I
NRS 2212, Nursing II Mental Health.
RS 2213, Nursing II Medical Surgical
NRS 2232, Nursing III Maternal Child
NRS 2233, Nursing III Medical Surgical
NRS 2252, Role Development II
NRS 2262, Role Development III
NRS 3392, Health Assessment
NRSP1222, Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum
NRSP1243, Clinical Practicum I
NRSP2224, Clinical Practicum II
NRSP2244, Clinical Practicum III
NRSP2272, Role Development Practicum
NRSP3391, Health Assessment Practicum

Required Support Courses:
BIO 2103 AND 2101, Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and Laboratory
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory
PSY2013, Introduction to Psychology

A. The following thirteen hours must be completed prior to acceptance into the program:
BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy and Physiology and Laboratory
ENG 1003, Composition I (must have a “C” or better)
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
MATH 1023, College Algebra (or higher level math)

B. The following courses must be completed prior to taking NRS 1235, Nursing I and NRSP 1243, Clinical Practicum I:
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory
CS 1013, Introduction to Computers, or CIT 1503, Microcomputer Applications
NRS 3392, Health Assessment
NRSP 3391, Health Assessment Practicum

C. The following courses must be completed prior to taking NRS 2232, Nursing III Maternal Child and NRS 2233, Nursing III Medical Surgical and NRSP 2244, Clinical Practicum III:
BIO 2103 AND 2101, Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and Laboratory
ENG 10113, Composition II (must have a “C” or better)

D. The following must be completed prior to graduation:
HIST 2763 or HIST 2773, U.S. History to or since or POSC 2103, Introduction to U.S. Government

E. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all nursing course for progression:

F. A minimum grade of “C” in all lab science and mathematics courses for an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree is required for progression

G. A CNA certification from Arkansas Office of Long Term Care

Law Enforcement Administration
Credit Hours: 69

Requirements

General Education Requirements:
BIOL 1003, Biological Sciences OR BIO 2203, Human Anatomy and Physiology I (labs not required)
CIT 1503, Microcomputer Applications* OR CS 1013, Introduction to Computers*
CRIM 1023, Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 2333, Economic Issues and Concepts OR ECON 2313, Principles of Macroeconomics
ENG 1003, Composition I
ENG 1013, Composition II
MATH 1023, College Algebra
POSC 2103, Introduction to US Government
SCOM 1203, Oral Communication
SOC 2213, Principles of Sociology

May be substituted with “Computer Applications” offered by CS
Criminal Justice Institute Coursework
Total: 69