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Academic Programs

The academic programs at the Lake Campus consist of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees and Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Study degrees; Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program; Master of Business Administration and Master of Education. Programs leading to the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees serve as prebaccalaureate programs to many of the degree programs offered at the Dayton campus. Students can complete up to two years of course work before moving on to the Dayton campus for completion of a bachelor's degree or transferring to another four-year institution.

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

Baccalaureate degree students must complete a minimum of six designated Writing Intensive (WI) courses, at least four in General Education (GE), (in addition to ENG 101 and 102) and two in the major. Lake Campus students should meet with their advisor to determine the effect of this requirement on their individual programs.

Brief descriptions of programs in both the academic and technical areas follow.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Organizational Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree was developed as a degree completion program for students who possess an associate degree (or an equivalent number of credit hours) and are interested in pursuing leadership positions within the private, public and nonprofit sectors of the economy. This unique, multidisciplinary program requires students to take courses from the Raj Soin College of Business, the College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Liberal Arts. It provides students with broad academic experience as well as the practical background needed to ready them for the contemporary work environment. Students will be exposed to the theory and practice necessary for leading today's organizations and be given the opportunity to develop skills in planning and controlling the human, physical, financial, and technical resources within organizations.

Organizational Leadership Degree Requirements
See General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements	56

Associate Degree

Organizational Leadership Electives	70


Integrated Leadership Focus	20


Choose one:
ENG 330, 333, or 344	4
Choose one:
CS 205, 206, or 207	4
COM 101 and one additional COM	8


Choose one:
PSY 304, PHL 312, PHL 331, SOC 310, SOC 345, SOC 350, PLS 371, PLS 431, URS/PLS 345, or WMS 300	4


Organizational Leadership Concentration	48

(Courses cannot be counted for both Gen Eds and OL Concentration courses)
Prerequisites:
Choose any two 100/200 level courses from ACC, MKT or TMK, EC, STT, or FIN	8

Foundations (all required):
OL 301, 302, 303, 304	16

Fundamentals:
MGT 304 (required)	4
Choose three:	12
LAW 300
MGT 321 or URS/PLS 346
MGT 485
PHL/REL 371
PLS 434
URS 423, 424, 450, 470, or 475 (choose one)

Skills Integration (both required):
OL 494, 495	8

Total (minimum requirement)	193

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Early Childhood Education

B.S.Ed. degree Leading to Licensure
The Pre-K-3 licensure program prepares students to teach children three years of age through grade three. The Pre-K-3 license qualifies you for employment in day care, nursery school, Headstart, public and private preschools, and primary (K-3) elementary grades. Students will be required to work with children from birth through third grade in Phases 1, 2, and 3. The program offers courses in general education, professional education, and curriculum content.

Most curriculum content classes should be completed within the student's first two years. Some of the courses must be completed before ED or EDE classes may be taken. Admission to the College of Education and Human Services is required before Professional Education Courses may be taken. For admission to the College of Education, the student must have earned 45 credit hours, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have a passing score, established by the college, on the math, writing and reading sections of the Praxis I test.

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3, Ages 0-8)
For degree requirements refer to Education and Human Services requirements in the University catalog.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Middle Childhood Education

Pre-Professional Program in Middle Childhood B.S.Ed. degree Without Licensure

Important Note: The B.S.Ed. in Middle Childhood does NOT lead to licensure. Students must complete a graduate-level, fifth-year program and Praxis tests in order to be eligible for a license in Middle Childhood.

Middle Childhood concentrations include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences. Students choose two of these four areas of study. Availability of coursework at the Lake Campus in the four concentration areas varies. Contact the Lake Campus Academic Advisors for more information about concentration offerings at the Lake Campus.

Middle Childhood Education
For degree requirements refer to Education and Human Services requirements in the University catalog.

Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) Degrees

Biological Sciences (A.S.)

The associate degree in biological sciences is designed to provide students with a generalized background that may lead into almost any field of biology, including botany, zoology, aquatics, oceanography, forestry, agriculture, and medical arts.

Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree

General Education Requirements	35-38

Required Substitutions: Area I: MTH 229, 230, 231 or MTH 228 or 229 and STT 264, 265 (counted in supporting courses) Area V: CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 (counted in supporting courses) BIO 112, 114, 115 (counted in departmental requirements)

Departmental Requirements	25

BIO 112, 115, 230, 231	20
BIO 312, 313, 315, or 316	5

Required Supporting Courses	40-42

CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127	15
MTH 229, 230, 231 or MTH 228 or 229 and STT 264, 265	13-15
CS 205	4
PSY 110	4
ENG 330	4

Total (minimum requirement)	101-103

Business and Administration (A.S.)

The associate degree in business and administration is designed to prepare students to pursue a bachelor's degree in business with majors in accountancy, economics, finance, management, and marketing. A knowledge of basic business functions and an awareness of the businessperson's responsibilities in the political, social, and economic order of society are fundamental objectives of the program.

Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree

General Education Requirements	48

Required Substitutions: Area I: MTH 228 (counted in supporting courses) Area III: EC 204, 205 (counted in departmental requirements)

Departmental Requirements	36

ACC 204, 205	8
EC 204, 205	8
MS 204, 205	8
TMG 204 or MKT 250, TMK 200, TAD 200*	12

Required Supporting Courses	16-18

MTH 128 or 129	3-5
MTH 228	5
CS 205	4
ENG 330	4
Total (minimum requirement)	100-102

*These courses are applicable to the baccalaureate program with special conditions.

Chemistry (A.S.)

An associate degree in chemistry prepares students for work as entry-level technicians for a baccalaureate degree program. Entry-level jobs in chemical research, medical laboratories, pharmaceuticals, petroleum industry, plastics, and chemical manufacturing are all possibilities.

Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree

General Education Requirements	40

Required Substitutions: Area I: MTH 229, 230 (counted in related course requirements) Area V: CHM 121, 122, 123 (counted in departmental requirements)


Departmental Requirements	33

CHM 121, 122, 123	15
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217	18

Related Course Requirements	21-23

MTH 134, 229	10
MTH 128 or 129	3-5
ENG 333	4
COM 101 or 104 or 141	4

Total (minimum requirement)	95

Communication (A.A.)

An associate degree in communication prepares students for a variety of entry level careers in the public and private sector or the media. It also serves as a seamless articulation to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication where students can major in mass communication, organizational communication, and communication studies.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	56


Departmental Requirements	39

COM 101, 104, 130, 152, 200, 256	21
TOA 101, 102, 103	3
TOA 205	3
CS 205, 207	8
TMK 200	4


Total (minimum requirement)	95

*Student should consult with academic advisor on recommended electives to be taken.

History (A.A.)

The associate degree in history prepares students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in history. Through exposure to a broad spectrum of human experience in the past and present, students come to understand their relationship to other human beings and the structure of society. The history major is useful to students who wish to seek a career in such fields as teaching, journalism, archival work, government, politics, and law.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	56


Departmental Requirements	20

HST 101, 102, 103, 211, 212	20

Electives*	17

Total (minimum requirement)	93

*Student should consult with academic advisor on recommended electives to be taken.

Liberal Studies (A.A.)

An associate degree in liberal studies prepares students for a variety of entry-level careers or for a seamless articulation into the baccalaureate degrees in Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership programs. The program allows students to tailor their academic program to their needs and interests across a wide range of disciplines.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	56


Core Requirements	24

Humanities	8
Fine Arts	8
Social Sciences	8

Related Hours	20

Professional Component Electives	12

Electives*	4

Total (minimum requirement)	96

*Student should consult with academic advisor on recommended electives to be taken.

Psychology (A.A.)

The associate degree in psychology prepares students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in psychology. It is designed to provide a broad introduction to contemporary psychology.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	53

Required Courses:
Area I: STT 160 (counted in related course requirements)
Area III: PSY 105 (counted in departmental requirements)
Area VI: PSY 110 (counted in departmental requirements)

Departmental Requirements	16

PSY 105, 110	8
PSY 301	4
PSY 311 or 341	4

Related Course Requirements	5

STT 160	5

Electives*	15
**MTH 126 or 127	3-5

Total (minimum requirement)	95-97

*Student should consult with academic advisor on recommended electives to be taken.
**Recommended for students planning careers in academics, research, or professional fields. Required in B.S. degree.

Social Work (A.A.)

The associate degree in social work is designed to prepare students for further baccalaureate study in social work. Career opportunities for the college graduate with a major in social work are found in governmental, private, and voluntary agencies. Typical agencies include family services, children's services, public schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and probation/parole boards. A career in social work requires self-discipline, emotional stability, and intellectual creativity. Students should be interested in people of widely varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	56


Departmental Requirements	12

SW 270, 271, 272	12

Related Requirements	26

COM 104	4
PSY 110, 200, 341	12
SOC 221, 332	7
Electives*	4

Total (minimum requirement)	95

Students planning to complete their baccalaureate degree in social work at Wright State University should consult the undergraduate catalog and the Social Work Department Handbook for admission requirements to the program.

*Student should consult with advisor on recommended electives to be taken.

Sociology (A.A.)

The associate degree in sociology prepares students for further baccalaureate work. A major in sociology increases students' understanding of the organization and functioning of human social groups and of the methods and techniques for analyzing these social units. The study of sociology prepares students for careers in law, hospital administration, corrections, and government/community services.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

General Education Requirements	56

Students should consult with advisor on any special general education requirements.

Departmental Requirements	35

SOC 200, 221, 332	11
PSY 110, 200, 341	12
ENG 333	4
CS 205	4

Electives*	8

Total (minimum requirement)	95

*Student should consult with advisor on recommended electives to be taken.

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