Online associate degree students receive the same support as on campus students, including:
- Dedicated advisor to guide students during weekly one-on-one sessions
- Courses taught by instructors trained in universal design methods that reduce learning barriers
- Access to library, Information Technology, executive function coaching, and other resources
- Career readiness workshops to build job search skills
- Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in chosen field of study
- Social Pragmatics skills development (PEERS® program)
- Intentional programming that bring online students together in social settings and fosters a sense of community
Plus, resources for family members who want to help keep their students engaged and motivated.
A.A. in General Studies
Concentrations in General Studies
A concentration in Business Studies provides students with a broad foundation in basic business concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the Business focus in both the A.A. in Business Studies and the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies.
A concentration in Career Competency provides a foundation for students to explore career interests by offering career readiness experiences enhanced by course offerings. Students will receive an initial assessment of individual career readiness, and then will work with their academic advisor/career mentor to develop an academic plan and career goals. Course choices allow for further development in understanding the cultural, social, and professional demands called upon when exploring careers.
A concentration in Communication provides students with a broad foundation in either communication or journalism concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the communication focus in the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies.
A concentration in Education provides students with a broad foundation in educational development theory and educational psychology. Students interested in the B.A. in Psychology may want to choose this concentration as a way to focus on student development.
A concentration in Integrated Arts provides students with a broad foundation in the study of the arts and the opportunity to focus on a specific studio art medium. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the B.A. in Integrated Arts.
Concentration in Business Studies
A concentration in Business Studies provides students with a broad foundation in basic business concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the Business focus in both the A.A. in Business Studies and the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies.
Concentration in Career Competency
A concentration in Career Competency provides a foundation for students to explore career interests by offering career readiness experiences enhanced by course offerings. Students will receive an initial assessment of individual career readiness, and then will work with their academic advisor/career mentor to develop an academic plan and career goals. Course choices allow for further development in understanding the cultural, social, and professional demands called upon when exploring careers.
Concentration in Communication
A concentration in Communication provides students with a broad foundation in either communication or journalism concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the communication focus in the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies.
Concentration in Education
A concentration in Education provides students with a broad foundation in educational development theory and educational psychology. Students interested in the B.A. in Psychology may want to choose this concentration as a way to focus on student development.
Concentration in Integrated Arts
A concentration in Integrated Arts provides students with a broad foundation in the study of the arts and the opportunity to focus on a specific studio art medium. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the B.A. in Integrated Arts.
Concentration in Communication
A concentration in Communication provides students with a broad foundation in either communication or journalism concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the communication focus in the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies.
A.A. in Business Studies
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Business Studies degree, students will be able to:
- Apply management skills to achieve organization objectives.
- Evaluate options for ethical decision-making in business settings.
- Address organizational challenges with innovative solutions.
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Relate financial principles to business and consumer decision making.
LC Online Associate Degree Courses Offered in Fall 2024
General Education Core requirements:
- Perspectives in Learning (EDU1011)
- Research & Analysis (WRT1012)
- History of World Art II (HIS1032)
- Humanities I (HIS1011)
- Intro.to Macroeconomics (ECN2021)
- Intro.to Psychology (PSY1011)
- Intro. to Sociology (SOC1011)
- Interpersonal Communications (COM1021)
- Intro. to Communications (COM1011)
- Intro. to Public Speaking (COM1071)
- Creative Writing (CRW1011)
- Digital Photography (PHO1011)
- Digital Storytelling (COM3111)
- Drawing I (DRW1011)
- Principles of Biology I (BIO1521)
- Science of Wellness (HTH1011)
- Computer Science I (CSC1635)
- Computer Science II (CSC2635
- Intro. to Calculus (MAT2731)
- Intro. to Programming (CSC1631)
- Managerial Accounting (ACC2011)
- Mathematical Ideas (MAT1311)
- Personal Finance (FIN1011)
- Web Design & Development (CSC1221)
- Intro. to Calculus (MAT2731)
- Mathematical Ideas (MAT1311)
Major requirements:
- Education & Identity (EDU2061)
- Financial Accounting (ACC1011)
- Internship (varies by student)
- Intro. to Business (BUS1011)
- Intro. to Microeconomics (ECN2021)
- Managerial Accounting (ACC2011)
- Principles of Management (MGT2011)
Concentration requirements:
- Financial Accounting (ACC1011)
- Internship (varies by student)
- Intro. to Business (BUS1011)
- Intro. to Microeconomics (ECN2021)
- Managerial Accounting (ACC2011)
- Personal Finance (FIN1011)
- Principles of Management (MGT2011)
- Digital Storytelling (COM3111)
- Education & Identity (EDU2061)
- Internship (varies by student)
- Interpersonal Communication (COM1021)
- Intro. to Business (BUS1011)
- Intro. to Communication (COM1011)
- Intro. to Psychology (PSY1011)
- Intro. to Public Speaking (COM1071)
- Perspectives in Learning (EDU1011)
- Tech. for Learning & Living (EDU1022)
- Digital Photography (PHO1011)
- Digital Storytelling (COM3011)
- Interpersonal Communication (COM1021)
- Intro to Business (BUS1011)
- Intro. to Communication (COM1011)
- Intro. to Public Speaking (COM1071)
- Digital Literacy (EDU1021)
- Education & Identity (EDU2061)
- Intro. to Psychology (PSY1011)
- Perspectives in Learning (EDU1011)
- Tech. for Learning & Living (EDU1022)
- Creative Writing (CRW1011)
- Digital Photography (PHO1011)
- Digital Storytelling (COM3011)
- Drawing (DRW1011)
- History of World Art II (HIS1032)
Concentration requirements:
All courses listed are available as electives except for:
- Perspectives in Learning (EDU1011)
- Research & Analysis (WRT1012)
Courses for A.A. in General Studies
| Core and Major Requirements – 34 credits | Cr |
|---|---|
| EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning | 3 |
| WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| WRT1012 Research and Analysis | 3 |
| COM1011 Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| MAT 1311 Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| HIS1031 History of World Art | 3 |
| HTH1011 Science of Wellness | 4 |
| PSY1011 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| FIN1011 Personal Finance | 3 |
| CRW1011 Creative Writing | 3 |
| EDU2061 Education and Identity | 3 |
Sub total Core and Major Requirements | 34 |
| Electives – 11-14 credits* | Cr |
| SOC1011 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CSC1221 Web Design and Development | 3 |
| COM1071 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CRW1011 Creative Writing | 3 |
| EDU1022 Technology for Learning and Living | 3 |
| PHE1175 Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise | 1 |
Sub total Elective Requirements | 11-14 |
| Concentration Requirements – 5 courses / 12-15 credits* | Cr |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | |
| ACC1011 Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC2011 Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS1011 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FIN1011 Personal Finance (counts as Gen Ed) | 3 |
| MGT1011 Principles of Management | 3 |
| (Or other approved courses) | 3 |
| Career Competency | |
| BUS2011 Effective Business Communication | 3 |
| EDU 1021 Digital Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 2032 Career Development | 3 |
| FIN1011 Personal Finance (counts as Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Internship (or equivalent) | 3 |
| (Or other approved courses) | 3 |
| Communication | |
| COM1011 Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COM1021 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM1071 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| BUS1011 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| PHO1011 Digital Photography | 3 |
| (Or other approved courses) | 3 |
Total Credits | 60 |
Sample Course Schedule
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Tentative Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM1011 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | M TH 3-4 p.m. |
| COM1071 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | M TH 3-4 p.m. |
| CRW1011 | Creative Writing | 3 | T F 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| CSC1221 | Web Design and Development | 3 | M TH 1-2 p.m. |
| EDU1011 | Perspectives in Learning | 3 | M TH 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1-2 p.m. |
| EDU1021 | Digital Literacy | 3 | T F 3-4 p.m. |
| EDU1022 | Technology for Learning & Living | 3 | M W 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| FIN1011 | Personal Finance | 3 | M TH 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| HIS1032 | History of World Art II | 3 | T F 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| PHE1175 | Fundamentals of Sports and Exercise | 1 | TBD |
| PSY1011 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | T F 3-4 p.m. |
| WRT1011 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 | T F 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1-2 p.m. |
| WRT1012 | Research and Analysis | 3 | T F 1-2 p.m. |
*Note: this is a sample of courses that might fulfill the concentration requirements or count as electives. Actual courses offered each semester may include some or all of these courses as well as other courses not listed here.
