2024-2025 Course Catalog and Student Handbook

Dec 26, 2024

2024-2025 Course Catalog and Student Handbook

Interdisciplinary Studies, AAS

AF53

Program Description

The associate of applied science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows a student to build a strong academic foundation in the general education core curriculum, as well as select from a variety of occupational concentrations in business and health sciences depending upon the student’s professional goals. The AIS requires completion of a minimum of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 or more hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education.

Employment Opportunities

Central processing technician, clinical research professional, emergency medical responder.

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (21 Credits)

Essential Technical Courses (40 Credits)

Concentrations

Central Sterile Processing Concentration (44 Credits)

CSP3	Note: Concentration provides a pathway to prerequisites for Surgical Technology. The CSSP courses in this concentration are offered at the Lawrenceville campus only.

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care Credit hours: 3
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
ALHS 1140 - Health Care Communication Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2117 - Introductory Microbiology Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2117L - Introductory Microbiology Lab Credit hours: 1
CSSP 1010 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Credit hours: 5
CSSP 1020 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum I Credit hours: 6
CSSP 1022 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum II Credit hours: 5
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 6

Elective(s):

Any ALHS

BIOL 2311 - Human Pathophysiology Credit hours: 3
PSYC 2250 - Abnormal Psychology Credit hours: 3
SOCI 1120 - Introduction to Medical Sociology Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3

Healthcare Management Concentration (44 Credits)

HCM3	Note: Concentration provides a pathway to prerequisites for Nursing, Respiratory Therapy & Veterinary Technology

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care Credit hours: 3
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2117 - Introductory Microbiology Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2117L - Introductory Microbiology Lab Credit hours: 1
PSYC 2103 - Human Development Credit hours: 3
BUSN 2370 - Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1440 - Document Production Credit hours: 4
BUSN 2340 - Medical Administrative Procedures Credit hours: 4
MGMT 1100 - Principles of Management Credit hours: 3
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 8

Elective(s):

Any BUSN
Any MGMT

BIOL 1112 - Biology II Credit hours: 3
BIOL 1112L - Biology II Lab Credit hours: 1
CHEM 1151 - Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Credit hours: 3
CHEM 1151L - Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credit hours: 1
CHEM 1211 - Chemistry I Credit hours: 3
CHEM 1211L - Chemistry Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2311 - Human Pathophysiology Credit hours: 3
PSYC 2250 - Abnormal Psychology Credit hours: 3
SOCI 1120 - Introduction to Medical Sociology Credit hours: 3
NAST 2105 - Nurse Aide Fast Track Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3

Healthcare Financial Representative Concentration (44 Credits)

HCR3	Note: Concentration provides a pathway to prerequisites for Cardiovascular/Echocardiography, Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II Credit hours: 1
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
(Choose BIOL or ALHS or PHYS)
BIOL 2311 - Human Pathophysiology Credit hours: 3 OR
ALHS 1025 - Human Diseases Credit hours: 3 OR
PHYS 1110 - Conceptual Physics Credit hours: 3 AND
PHYS 1110L - Conceptual Physics Lab Credit hours: 1
BUSN 1420 - Database Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 2370 - Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1400 - Word Processing Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1440 - Document Production Credit hours: 4
BUSN 2340 - Medical Administrative Procedures Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1410 - Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1430 - Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 2160 - Electronic Mail Applications Credit hours: 2

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1

Emergency Medical Services Concentration (44 Credits)

EMS3	Note: Concentration provides a pathway to prerequisites for Paramedicine

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credit hours: 1
BIOL 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit hours: 3
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II Credit hours: 1
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care Credit hours: 3
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
EMSP 1110 - Introduction to the EMT Profession Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1120 - EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1130 - Medical Emergencies for the EMT Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1140 - Special Patient Populations Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1150 - Shock and Trauma for the EMT Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1160 - Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT Credit hours: 1
EMSP 1510 - Advanced Concepts for the AEMT Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1520 - Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1540 - Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT Credit hours: 3
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 3

Elective(s):

Any ALHS

BIOL 2311 - Human Pathophysiology Credit hours: 3
PSYC 2250 - Abnormal Psychology Credit hours: 3
SOCI 1120 - Introduction to Medical Sociology Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit hours: 3

General Business Concentration (42 Credits)

GBC3

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ACCT 1100 - Financial Accounting I Credit hours: 4
MGMT 1100 - Principles of Management Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1105 - Organizational Behavior Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1115 - Leadership Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1120 - Introduction to Business Credit hours: 3
MGMT 2115 - Human Resource Management Credit hours: 3
MKTG 1100 - Principles of Marketing Credit hours: 3
MKTG 1130 - Business Regulations and Compliance Credit hours: 3
MKTG 2010 - Small Business Management Credit hours: 3
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 12

Elective(s):

Any MGMT
Any MKTG

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1100 - Principles of Management Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1120 - Introduction to Business Credit hours: 3
MKTG 1100 - Principles of Marketing Credit hours: 3

Technical Management Concentration (42 Credits)

TMC3

Completion of any of the credentials cited below is required for this concentration. Essential Technical Coursework from the following credentials can be used for this concentration: Welding and Joining Technology Diploma, Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate, Flux Cored Arc Welder Certificate, Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate, Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate, Barbering Diploma, Cosmetology Diploma, Kitchen and Bath Designer Certificate, Heavy Diesel Certificate, Georgia Film Academy On-Set Production Assistant Certificate, GIS Technology Certificate, EMS Professions Diploma, Computer Tomography Clinical Specialist Certificate, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist Certificate, Endoscope Reprocessing Technician Certificate, Central Sterile Processing Certificate, Dental Assisting Diploma, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, Medical Billing Clerk Certificate, Medical Front Office Certificate, Clinical Research Certificate, Healthcare Assistant Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.

Completion of any of the credentials cited above is required for this Concentration - 12 to 42 credit hours.

Required Courses:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
XXXX XXXX Technical Courses Credit Hours: 40

Suggested Technical Courses:

MGMT 1100 - Principles of Management Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1110 - Employment Rules & Regulations Credit hours: 3
MGMT 1115 - Leadership Credit hours: 3
MGMT 2120 - Labor Management Relations Credit hours: 3
MGMT 2125 - Performance Management Credit hours: 3
MGMT 2130 - Employee Training and Development Credit hours: 3

Interdisciplinary Studies, AAS

AF53

Program Description

Employment Opportunities

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (21 Credits)

Area I - Language Arts/Communication

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Area III- Natural Sciences/Mathematics

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Essential Technical Courses (40 Credits)

Concentrations

Central Sterile Processing Concentration (44 Credits)

CSP3

Elective(s):

Suggested First Semester classes:

Healthcare Management Concentration (44 Credits)

HCM3

Elective(s):

Suggested First Semester classes:

Healthcare Financial Representative Concentration (44 Credits)

HCR3

Suggested First Semester classes:

Emergency Medical Services Concentration (44 Credits)

EMS3

Elective(s):

Suggested First Semester classes:

General Business Concentration (42 Credits)

GBC3

Elective(s):

Suggested First Semester classes:

Technical Management Concentration (42 Credits)

TMC3

Required Courses:

Suggested Technical Courses:

Total Hours: 63-67