251, 252, or any LST 300- or 400-level course; and 4 or 5 semester credit hours from LST 241, 242, 251, 252, or any LST 300- or 400-level course or from the list of approved electives below (which may be in the student’s major). Courses taken in study-abroad programs may be used to satisfy LST course requirements at the discretion of the School faculty.
In view of the emergence of a new world order and of an increasing inter national interd ependence, st udents 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 the m 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.
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 Fr ench, Spanish, or (b)y petition) another language relevant to the focus area. The minor includes a course in Geograph by (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 is made available according to student interests: for example, courses on Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, African history and philosophy, and issues related to international development and the environment.
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (Honors Option) The seminar-based hono rs progr am option emp hasizes careful reading and discus sion of bo oks related to litera-ture, history, phi losophy, the ology, ma thematics, a nd sciences. The program concentrates on the pursuit of knowledge and the development of critical thinking and writing skills through the use of tutorials and seminars.
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 67 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, 221, and 222; and 19 semester credit hours of advised electives. Science majors can substitute HON 121, 122, 221, and 222 (excluding biology majors, who must take HON 222) with courses in the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health; and Pur e Mathematics majors and Com puter Science majors (Mathem atics option) can substitute HON 122 and 221 with courses in the College of Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, and Health. In addition, the student must demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the LST Computer Competency Exam or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any COS course or a ny appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., BUA 101). With the exception of the 19 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts degree in Li beral Studi es thr ough the semin ar-based honors program option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue.
67 semester credit hours. The required courses are HON 101, 102, 121, 122, 141, 142 (H ON 131 and 132 ca n substitute for HON 141 and 142), 143, 144, 201, 202, 211, 212, 221, and 222; and 19 semester credit hours of advised electives. Science majors can substitute HON 121, 122, 221, and 222 (excluding biology majors, who must take HON 222) with courses in the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health; and Pur e Mathematics majors and Com puter Science majors (Mathem atics option) can substitute HON 122 and 221 with courses in the College of Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, and Health. In addition, the student must d emonstrate competency in the ba sic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the LST Computer Competency Exam or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any COS course or a ny appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., BUA 101). With the exception of the 19 semester credit hours of advised electives, a ll c ourses in the Associate of Arts degree in Li beral Studi es thr ough the semin ar-based honors program option are defined as major area courses, and all academic requirements for graduation are applicable as defined in this Catalogue.
The general liberal studies core option affords the student an oppo rtunity to fo cus on a program which is bro ad based and is designed as a transfer program to complete a baccalaureate degree. By completing the general liberal studies core option, a student can satisfy the University’s Liberal St udies Requirements to work and a baccalaureate degree while incorporating the skills of critical thinking and reasoning, or al and written communication, and an appreciation of the arts.
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 65 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; 15 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. In addition, the student must demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers, either by satisfactory performance on the LST Computer Competency Exam or the computer literacy portion of the Rising Junior Exam, or by passing any COS course, or by passing any appropriate course in computer skills (e.g., BUA 101). With the exception of the 15 semester credit hours of advised electives, all courses in the Associate of Arts