The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in General Education, also known as the Weekend College Program is to provide a flexible accelerated degree program format that allows adult learners to complete their degree by attending classes exclusively on the weekends. They offer practical introductions to the field of general education classes at the college level; additionally students may transfer to a four-year college or University campus for the bachelorette degree. A minimum of sixty-two academic credits must be earned in specified coursework.
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
General Studies Requirements (62 Credits)
| Semester ONE | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2330 College Algebra | 4 | MATH 1215 |
| ENGL 1110 Composition I | 3 | ENGL 098 |
| NAV 221 Navajo Government | 3 | |
| NAV 225 Diné Philosophy of Education | 3 | |
| CMP 101 Introduction to Computer | 3 | |
| Semester TWO | ||
| NAV 110 Foundations of Navajo Culture | 3 | |
| ENGL 150 English Literature | 3 | |
| NAV 211 / NAV 212 Navajo History or Navajo Historical Perspective of Navajo | 3 | |
| CHM 110 Elements of Chemistry | 4 | |
| HIST 1110 United States History I | 3 | |
| Semester THREE | ||
| COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| ENGL 1120 / ENGL 2120 Composition II or Intermediate Composition | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| PSYC 1110 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| NAV 210 Contemporary Navajo Life & Experiences | 3 | |
| ECON 1110 Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Semster FOUR | ||
| ENGL 2310 Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | |
| HUMN 160 Global Cinema | 3 | |
| COMM 1130 Public Speaking | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| BIO 110 Elements of Biology | 4 | |
| PED 101 Physical Education | 1 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 62 |
Program Advisors
Julie Bales, Associate Professor of English
Email: jbales@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.786.4191
M.A., Communication, University of New Mexico
B.A., Communication and Theatre, Montana State University