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American Samoa Community College�

Computer Science Department:

AS Degree in Information Technology/COP in Information Technology

ASCC 2020-2022 Catalog Review – Phase I

Date of Presentation: March 8, 2022

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ASCC General Education

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General Education Statement

The General Education program is the core of the undergraduate degree for all students, regardless of their major. The General Education Outcomes describe what the institution wants students to be able to do on completion of the General Education Program for an AA or AS degree. The program is organized around five domains: Communication, Information Technology Literacy, Critical Thinking, Global Awareness and Cultural Competence, and Personal Development and Responsibility.

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GE CURRICULUM MAPPING OF OUTCOMES � 2020-2022

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GE DOMAINS	GE SUB DOMAINS		GE OUTCOMES	COURSES
COMMUNICATION	LISTENING & SPEAKING	1-A	Listen actively and speak effectively in many different situations.	SPH 153, DRA 170, MUS 170, MUS 180
	READING	1-B	Read effectively to comprehend, interpret and evaluate information.	ENG 150
	WRITING	1-C	Write clearly, concisely and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats and for many audiences.	ENG 151
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	EVALUATE INFORMATION	2-A	Demonstrates the ability to access, locate, manage and evaluate information from multiple sources.	ICT 150, ICT 170
	PRESENT INFORMATION USING TECHNOLOGY	2-B:1	Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life.	ICT 150, ICT 170
	APPLY INFORMATION	2-B:2	Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats.	ICT 150, ICT 170
CRITICAL THINKING	QUANTITATIVE	3-A	Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities.	MAT 151, PHSCI 150, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MAT 250, MAT 260, MAT 280, MSC 170, PHY 151
	SCIENTIFIC	3-B	Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real life situations.	PHSCI 150, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MSC 170, PHY 151
	PROBLEM SOLVING	3-C	Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts.	MAT 151, PHSCI 150, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MAT 250, MAT 260, MAT 280, MSC 170, PHY 151
GLOBAL AWARENESS and CULTURAL COMPETENCE	SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & POLITICAL SYSTEMS	4-A	Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues.	HIS 150 HIS 151, HIS 170 HIS 171
	PERSPECTIVES OF OTHERS, DIVERSITY	4-B	Recognizes and respect the perspectives of others (locally & globally) and develop an awareness of diverse attitudes, values and beliefs.	HIS 150 HIS 151, HIS 170 HIS 171, HIS 162
	SAMOA & THE PACIFIC	4-C	Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures.	HIS 162
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and RESPONSIBILITY	ETHICAL DECISION MAKING	5-A	Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations.	HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150
	HEALTH CHOICES AND PRACTICES	5-B	Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness.	HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150
	COMMUNITY & FAMILY PARTICIPATION	5-C	Identify and recognize the relevance of being responsible and participate actively in family and community.	HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150
	CAREER, PERSONAL, & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH	5-D	Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.	ABR 100, ADT 150, AGE 150, AGR 152, ANT 153, ART 160, ART 161, ART 165, ART 170, ASL 150, AUTO 100, BUS 103, CARP 100, CLP 150, CJ 150, CS 155, DRA 151, ED 150, HEA 140, HSV 150, HSV 160, ICT 161, MUS 150, MUS 170, MUS 180, MUS 181, MUS 187, MSL 101, MSC 150, NUR 100, PAD 150, POL 150, POL 151, POL 160, SAM 152, WLD 100

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GE Domain 1: Communication�“Fosters the ability to receive and express information through various mediums.”

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-A: Listening and Speaking (Cluster I: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Listen actively and speak effectively in many different situations.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-A - Listening and Speaking
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course for 1^st Year General Education: SPH 153, DRA 170, MUS 170, and MUS 180. BUS 160 and SAM 261 (specific to Academic degree programs) Approved Courses for 2^nd Year General Education:
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SPH 153
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomore) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-B: Reading (Cluster II: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Read effectively to comprehend, interpret and evaluate information.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-B - Reading
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course(s) for the 1^st Year General Education: ENG 150 Approved Course(s) for the 2^nd Year General Education: ENG 250, LIT 270, LIT 272, LIT 274
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: ENG 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 1: “Communication”

1-C: Writing (Cluster III: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Write clearly, concisely and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats and for many audiences.

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General Education Domain 1: Communication; 1-C - Writing
COMMUNICATION	Approved Course(s) for 1^st year General Education: ENG 151 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: ENG 251, LIT 270, LIT 272, LIT 274
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: ENG 151
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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GE Domain 2: Information and Technology Literacy�“Demonstrates the ability to utilize technology to evaluate, present, and apply information.”

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-A: Evaluate Information (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates the ability to access, locate, manage and evaluate information from multiple sources.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-A - Evaluate Information
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: ICT 150 or ICT 170 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education:
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: ICT 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: ICT 270

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-B.1: Present Information Using Technology (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-B.1 - Present Information Using Technology
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: ICT 150 or ICT 170 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education:
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: ICT 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: ICT 270

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General Education Domain 2: “Information & Technology Literacy”

2-B.2: Apply Information (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats.

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General Education Domain 2: Information & Technology Literacy; 2-B.2 - Apply Information
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: ICT 150 or ICT 170 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education:
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: ICT 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: ICT 270

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GE Domain 3: Critical Thinking�“Demonstrates the ability to think critically in applying quantitative and scientific concepts and methods to effectively problem-solve in a variety of contexts.”

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-A: Quantitative: (Cluster I: 3-4 Credits Only)

Outcome: Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-A - Quantitative
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Course(s) for 1^st year of General Education: MAT 151 or PHSCI 150, MAT 150, MAT 155, MAT 250, MAT 260, MAT 280, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MSC 170, PHY 151 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year of General Education: MAT 250, MAT 280, MAT 281, CHM 151/151L, PHY 152/152L, BIO 150/150L, BIO 181/181L, BIO 250/250L, BIO 255/255L
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: PHSCI 150/150L
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-B: Scientific: (Cluster II: 4 Credits)

Outcome: Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real life situations.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-B - Scientific
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: PHSCI 150, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MSC 170, PHY 151 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: CHM 151/151L, PHY 152/152L, BIO 150/150L, BIO 181/181L, BIO 250/250L, BIO 255/255L
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: PHSCI 150/150L
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 3: “Critical Thinking”

3-C: Problem Solving: (Cluster I: 3-4 Credits Only)

Outcome: Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts.

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General Education Domain 3: Critical Thinking; 3-C - Problem Solving
CRITICAL THINKING	Approved Course(s) for 1^st year of General Education: MAT 151 or PHSCI 150, MAT 150, MAT 155, MAT 250, MAT 260, MAT 280, BIO 150, BIO 155, BIO 180, CHM 150, MSC 170, PHY 151 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year of General Education: MAT 250, MAT 280, MAT 281, CHM 151/151L, PHY 152/152L, BIO 150/150L, BIO 181/181L, BIO 250/250L, BIO 255/255L
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: MAT 151
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: MAT 155

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GE Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence�“Understands and appreciates the historical and cultural context regionally and globally.”

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-A: Social, Economic and Political Systems: (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-A - Social, Economic and Political Systems
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Course(s) for 1^st year General Education: HIS 150 HIS 151 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: HIS 151, HIS 171
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HIS 150, HIS 170
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: HIS 151, HIS 171

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-B: Perspectives of others, diversity. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Recognizes and respect the perspectives of others (locally & globally) and develop an awareness of divers attitudes, values and beliefs.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-B - Perspectives of others, diversity.
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Course(s) for 1^st year General Education: HIS 150, or HIS 170 or HIS 162 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: HIS 151, HIS 171
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HIS 150, HIS 170, HIS 162
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: HIS 151, HIS 171

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General Education Domain 4: “Global Awareness & Cultural Competence”

4-C: Samoa and the Pacific. (Cluster II: 3 Credits)

Outcome: Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures.

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General Education Domain 4: Global Awareness & Cultural Competence; 4-C - Samoa and the Pacific.
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: HIS 162 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: HIS 160, HIS 161, SAM 152, GEO 150, GEO 161, SAM 101A, SAM 101B, SAM 111, SAM 151, SAM 154
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HIS 162
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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GE Domain 5: Personal Development and Responsibility�“Enhances personal growth and wellness leading to responsible decision making.”

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-A: Ethical Decision Making. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-A - Ethical Decision Making.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: ANT 150, ANT 153, ANT 154, ANT 210, GEO 160, PAD 150, POL 150, POL 160, POL 170, POL 220, POL 250, POL 251, PSY 250, SOC 211
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HEA 150, PSY 150, SOC 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-B: Health Choices and Practices. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-B - Health Choices & Practices.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: ANT 150, ANT 153, ANT 154, ANT 210, GEO 160, PAD 150, POL 150, POL 160, POL 170, POL 220, POL 250, POL 251, PSY 250, SOC 211
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HEA 150, PSY 150, SOC 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-C: Community and Family Participation. (Cluster I: 3 Credits Only)

Outcome: Identifies and recognizes the relevance of being responsible and participates actively in family and community.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-C - Community and Family Participation.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: HEA 150, PSY 150, PHIL 150, REL 150, SOC 150 Approved Course(s) for 2^nd Year General Education: ANT 150, ANT 153, ANT 154, ANT 210, GEO 160, PAD 150, POL 150, POL 160, POL 170, POL 220, POL 250, POL 251, PSY 250, SOC 211
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: HEA 150, PSY 150, SOC 150
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: None

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General Education Domain 5: “Personal Development and Responsibility”

5-D: Career, Personal and Professional Growth. (Review)

Outcome: Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.

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General Education Domain 5: Personal Development & Responsibility; 5-D - Career, Personal and Professional Growth.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY	Approved Course(s) for 1^st Year General Education: ABR 100, ADT 150, AGE 150, AGR 152, ANT 153, ART 160, ART 161, ART 165, ART 170, ASL 150, AUTO 100, BUS 103, CARP 100, CLP 150, CJ 150, CS 155, DRA 151, ED 150, HEA 140, HSV 150, HSV 160, ICT 161, MUS 150, MUS 170, MUS 180, MUS 181, MUS 187, MSL 101, MSC 150, NUR 100, PAD 150, POL 150, POL 151, POL 160, SAM 152, WLD 100
	Program Proposed Course(s):
	1^st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: CS 155
	2^nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: CS 255

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Program Degree Requirements

List all courses offered each semester to achieve certificate/degree.

Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Summer 2024

Fill out the chart for a degree/certificate on the next slide.
If your department has more than one AA, AS, or COP copy and paste the slide to use a blank chart.
One slide for each degrees/certificates.

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Fall 2022		Spring 2023		Summer 2023






Total	00	Total	00	Total	00
Fall 2022		Spring 2023		Summer 2023







Total	00	Total	00	Total	00

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Fall 2022		Spring 2023		Summer 2023
ENG 150	3	CS 155	3		0
ENG 151	3	MAT 151	3		0
ICT 170	3	ICT 161	4		0
BUS 170	3	ICT 150	3		0
ETP 100	3	ICT 270	3		0
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Total	15	Total	16	Total	00

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY