{ "document_id": 16856, "page": 118, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 16967, "item_count": 10, "counts_by_type": { "footer": 1, "heading": 2, "text": 7 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p118.1", "order": 1, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 51.6, "t": 719.28, "r": 559.92, "b": 690.96 }, "text": "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": "p118.2", "order": 2, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 51.12, "t": 677.76, "r": 356.64, "b": 664.56 }, "text": "Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Core Option)", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p118.3", "order": 3, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 51.12, "t": 663.6, "r": 560.16, "b": 580.8 }, "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": "p118.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 51.6, "t": 567.6, "r": 560.4, "b": 525.36 }, "text": "With the exception of the 8-10 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": "p118.5", "order": 5, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 51.84, "t": 512.64, "r": 331.2, "b": 498.96 }, "text": "WHITNEY YOUNG AFRICANA STUDIES MAJOR", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p118.6", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 51.6, "t": 484.8, "r": 560.16, "b": 429.12 }, "text": "“Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year. It is today that we fit ourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today is the seed time, now are the hours of work, and tomorrow comes the harvest and the playtime.” ~W.E.B. DuBois" }, { "id": "p118.7", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 51.12, "t": 415.68, "r": 560.88, "b": 331.68 }, "text": "The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies (ASP) offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to understanding and analyzing the contributions, concerns and conditions of African and African-diasporic peoples. Housed in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies at Kentucky State University reinforces the liberal studies mission of the University while promoting the contribution of African and African-descendant peoples and civilizations across the globe. Africana Studies is the intellectual inquiry and study of people of African descent." }, { "id": "p118.8", "order": 8, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 50.4, "t": 319.2, "r": 560.4, "b": 193.92 }, "text": "The discipline of Africana Studies increases respect for humanities education as students strengthen their insight into the connectedness of the human experience while accepting responsibility as stewards of their own legacy. Additionally, students learn to identify historic and contemporary trends that characterize disadvantaged communities, create disparity and dictate policy. This goal is achieved through self-assessment instruction and practical application via participation in local, national and international field experiences in diasporic and/or underserved communities. This undergraduate interdisciplinary degree prepares students for graduate and professional studies and relevant employment opportunities in government, especially in the State Department foreign and domestic missions or in industry as human resource and diversity specialists." }, { "id": "p118.9", "order": 9, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 50.64, "t": 181.2, "r": 561.12, "b": 83.76 }, "text": "The program’s curricular body of knowledge supports an interdisciplinary approach to the concepts of diasporic, critical race and social theories. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Africana Studies, a student must complete 120 credit hours. The required courses are ASP 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 305, 306, 466, and 499. Students are also required to complete ASP 488 (Field Work, Internship or Study Abroad). Students in consultation with his/her advisor will select the best option and opportunity to complete this requirement. Additional required courses include SPE 302, HIS 365 or 366, SOC 304, ENG 409, POS 462 or PUA 304 and fulfillment of the university general education requirements." }, { "id": "p118.10", "order": 10, "type": "footer", "bbox": { "l": 296.64, "t": 81.6, "r": 315.84, "b": 71.28 }, "text": "116", "attrs": { "block_label": "number" } } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }