{ "document_id": 16851, "page": 160, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 16962, "item_count": 12, "counts_by_type": { "footer": 1, "heading": 3, "text": 8 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p160.1", "order": 1, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 50.4, "t": 738.24, "r": 299.28, "b": 649.68 }, "text": "A minor in Liberal Studies requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include three courses selected from LST 301, 302, 311, 401, and 421; any LST course or any course from the list of approved electives above (which may be in the student’s major); and remaining credit hours from any LST course(s)." }, { "id": "p160.2", "order": 2, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 50.16, "t": 639.36, "r": 299.28, "b": 600.48 }, "text": "Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy LST course requirements at the discretion of the School faculty." }, { "id": "p160.3", "order": 3, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 51.12, "t": 586.32, "r": 197.28, "b": 574.56 }, "text": "Minor in International Studies", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p160.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 50.4, "t": 573.84, "r": 299.52, "b": 462 }, "text": "In view of the emergence of a new world order and of an increasing international interdependence, students at Kentucky State University need to be prepared to participate in this new world. They need to be exposed to an international curriculum, one which enables them to interact effectively with people from other countries, one which enables them to understand and appreciate a culture other than their own, and one which enables them to compete effectively in a global arena." }, { "id": "p160.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 49.92, "t": 462.72, "r": 300, "b": 138.96 }, "text": "In view of the above, Kentucky State University offers a minor program in International Studies. A minor in International Studies requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. To pursue an International Studies minor, students must take a preliminary language proficiency test in French, Spanish, or (by petition) another language relevant to the focus area. The minor includes a course in Geography (GEO 102) and a two-semester foreign language course sequence (FRE/SPA 375 and FRE/SPA 376, or another approved language), or demonstrated proficiency beyond the intermediate level. The remaining 12 semester hours for the minor are carefully selected from a list of approved courses emphasizing an international perspective. The following is a list of approved courses: ART 303, 308; ECO 329, 425; ENG 313; FRE 311, 312, 413; GEO 102, 212; HIS 365, 366, 424; IGS 301, 303; JPN 171; MGT 470, 490; POS 301, 462, 464; PUA 304, 404; SOC 303, 304; SPA 401,402; SPE 302; LST 491; Special Topics (including LST 331, 332, 431, 432 with international emphasis). The School has offered a wide range of Special Topics with an international perspective, which are made available according to student interest: for example, courses on Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, African history and philosophy, and issues related to international development and the environment." }, { "id": "p160.6", "order": 6, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 311.76, "t": 726.24, "r": 480.24, "b": 700.8 }, "text": "Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (Honors Option)", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p160.7", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.28, "t": 701.04, "r": 560.16, "b": 600.72 }, "text": "To satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies through the seminar-based honors program option, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are HON 101, 102, 121, 122, 141, 142 (HON 131 and 132 can substitute for HON 141 and 142), 143, 144, 201, 202, 211, 212, 213, 214, 221, and 222; and 12 semester credit hours of advised electives." }, { "id": "p160.8", "order": 8, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.04, "t": 589.44, "r": 560.64, "b": 513.12 }, "text": "With the exception of the 12 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies through the seminar-based honors program option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue." }, { "id": "p160.9", "order": 9, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 311.52, "t": 503.76, "r": 480.24, "b": 477.84 }, "text": "Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Core Option)", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p160.10", "order": 10, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 310.8, "t": 478.56, "r": 560.64, "b": 328.08 }, "text": "To satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies through the general liberal studies core option, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are ART 130 or MUS 130; BIO 101; ECO 200 or POS 101; ENG 101, 102, and 211; 6 semester credit hours of foreign language; HED 221 or PHE Activity Courses; HIS 103, IGS 200 and 201; MAT 111; PHI 200; PSY 200 or SOC 203; SPE 103; 10 semester credit hours of advised electives at the 100/200 level; and 3 semester credit hours of natural science selected from BIO 112, CHE 109, PHY 111, and PHS 201." }, { "id": "p160.11", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 311.04, "t": 317.52, "r": 560.64, "b": 241.2 }, "text": "With the exception of the 10 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies through the general liberal studies core option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue." }, { "id": "p160.12", "order": 12, "type": "footer", "bbox": { "l": 233.52, "t": 95.04, "r": 376.56, "b": 72.72 }, "text": "KSU CATALOGUE, 2011-2012\n149", "attrs": { "block_label": "footer" } } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }