American Samoa Community College�
Department: Samoan Studies Department
Presenter: Department Chair Dr. Evile F. Feleti
ASCC 2022-2024 Catalog Review – Phase I
April 14, 2022
ASCC General Education
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General Education Statement
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Current General Education:
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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 |
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 |
PRESENT INFORMATION USING TECHNOLOGY | 2-B:1 | Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life. | ICT 150 | |
APPLY INFORMATION | 2-B:2 | Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats. | ICT 150 | |
CRITICAL THINKING | QUANTITATIVE | 3-A | Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities. | MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150 |
SCIENTIFIC | 3-B | Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real life situations. | PHYSC 150 | |
PROBLEM SOLVING | 3-C | Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts. | MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150 | |
GLOBAL AWARENESS & CULTURAL COMPETENCE | SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & POLITICAL SYSTEMS | 4-A | Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues. | HIS 170/171 or HIS 150/151 |
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 170/171 or HIS 150/151 or HIS 162 | |
SAMOA & THE PACIFIC | 4-C | Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures. | HIS 162 | |
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & DEVELOPMENT | ETHICAL DECISION MAKING | 5-A | Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations. | HEA 150 or PSY 150 |
HEALTH CHOICES AND PRACTICES | 5-B | Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness. | HEA 150 or PSY 150 | |
COMMUNITY & FAMILY PARTICIPATION | 5-C | Identify and recognize the relevance of being responsible and participate actively in family and community. | HEA 150 or PSY 150 | |
CAREER, PERSONAL, & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH | 5-D | Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth. | | |
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
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Approved Course: SPH 153 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SAM 101A (Need to review by the Dean) | |
2nd Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: REL 150 or PHIL 150 or SPH 153 | |
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: ENG 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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: ENG 151 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SAM 111 | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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: ICT 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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: ICT 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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: ICT 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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: PHYSCI 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: PHYSCI 150 or Bio 150 | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: MAT 151 or PHYSCI 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: HIS 150, or HIS 170 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
| 2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: |
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 Courses: HIS 150 or, HIS 170 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: HIS 162 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SAM 152 or SAM 154 | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: HEA 150 or PSY 150 |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SAM 151/151L | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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 Courses: None |
Program Proposed Course(s): | |
1st Year General Education (Freshman) Course Alpha 100+ Courses: SAM 152 (pg. 49) | |
2nd Year General Education (Sophomores) Course Alpha 200+ Courses: | |
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Program Degree Requirements
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