Arts and Sciences Curriculum
Arts and sciences coursework provides the foundational skills necessary for success in all fields; ECPI University places significant emphasis upon the Arts and Sciences core in each program offered. The Arts and Sciences component of the curricula at ECPI University has been designed with the intention of fulfilling the University’s mission to “promote the enhancement of each student’s professional and personal life through education.” In order to prepare students for successful careers, the Arts and Sciences courses provide students with opportunities to demonstrate collegiate-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, these courses give students a firm foundation for lifelong learning in the sciences and the humanities. The faculty designed the Arts and Sciences curriculum so that it provides a rich context to the students’ program-related studies.
Associate degrees require a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in the Arts and Sciences, while bachelor’s degrees require a minimum of 30 semester hours. The credit hours required in the Arts and Sciences core for all degree programs include at least one course from each of the following areas: mathematics/natural science, humanities, and social/behavioral sciences.
The Arts and Sciences curriculum includes the following program-level outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the arts and sciences requirements, students will be able to:
- Exhibit effective oral and written communication
- Support conclusions with quantitative logical reasoning and research
- Support conclusions with qualitative logical reasoning and research
- Utilize self-reflection to foster self-awareness
- Demonstrate awareness of diverse perspectives in the global community
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
The courses required in the Arts and Sciences core for all diploma programs cover topics in mathematics/ natural science, humanities, and social/behavioral sciences. Students pursuing a diploma are required to satisfy the requirements for each category, as designated by his/her degree program:
Culinary Arts
| Mathematics |
MTH120 College Mathematics |
3 semester credits |
Medical Assisting
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology |
3 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
BIO101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO104 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
|
6 semester credits
|
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition |
3 semester credits |
Practical Nursing (VA and SC)
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY108 Normal Life Span
PSY109 Introduction to Psychology
|
2.5 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
BIO112 and BIO112L Human Anatomy & Physiology w/ Terminology I and LAB
BIO117 and BIO117L Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Terminology and LAB
|
6 semester credits
|
| Communication |
ENG109 College Composition |
1.5 semester credits |
Practical Nursing (NC)
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY106 Normal Life Span
PSY111 Introduction to Psychology
|
2.5 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
BIO114 and BIO114L Human Anatomy & Physiology w/ Terminology I and LAB
BIO118 and BIO118L Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Terminology and LAB
|
6 semester credits
|
| Communication |
ENG114 College Composition |
1.5 semester credits
|
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
The table below lists the required courses or course options for the Arts and Sciences core in each Associate degree program area. Some programs in the health sciences may require additional courses in anatomy and physiology. Some programs in engineering technology may require additional courses in mathematics.
Computer & Information Science
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
One of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
3 semester credits
|
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra |
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
6 semester credits
|
Culinary Arts (Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, and Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition)
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
One of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
3 semester credits
|
| Mathematics |
MTH120 College Mathematics OR
MTH131 College Algebra
|
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
6 semester credits |
Electronics Engineering Technology
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
One of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
3 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB |
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
|
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
6 semester credits |
Mechanical Engineering Technology
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
One of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
3 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB |
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH200 Pre-calculus
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
Dental Assisting, Medical Radiography, and Medical Assisting
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
|
3 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
BIO101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO104 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
|
6 semester credits
|
| Mathematics |
MTH120 College Mathematics OR
MTH131 College Algebra
|
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
6 semester credits |
Emergency Medical Services and Surgical Technology
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
|
3 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
BIO101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO104 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
|
6 semester credits
|
| Mathematics |
MTH120 College Mathematics OR
MTH131 College Algebra
|
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
|
3 semester credits
(Surgical Technology)
|
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Associate Degree in Nursing
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
|
3 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB (Diagnostic Medical Sonography only)
BIO111 and BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology and LAB
BIO116 and BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II w/Terminology and LAB
|
8 semester credits
(Physical Therapist Assistant and Associate Degree in Nursing)
12 semester credits (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
|
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra (Physical Therapist Assistant and Associate Degree in Nursing only)
|
3 semester credits
(Physical Therapist Assistant and Associate Degree in Nursing only)
|
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
|
3 semester credits
|
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES
The table below lists the required courses or course options for the Arts and Sciences core in each Bachelor of Science degree program area.
Computer & Information Science, Information and Cybersecurity Operations, Information Technology, Software Development and Coding, and Organizational Leadership
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Two of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY220 Positive Psychology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
6 semester credits
|
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB
OR
BIO122 and BIO122L Environmental Biology and LAB
|
4 semester credits
|
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra AND
One of the following:
MTH140 Statistics (required for BS CIS)
MTH200 Pre-calculus
|
6 semester credits
|
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits
|
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Electronics Engineering Technology
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Two of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY220 Positive Psychology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
6 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB
|
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH200 Pre-calculus |
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Two of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY220 Positive Psychology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
6 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB
|
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH200 Pre-calculus
MTH220 Applied Calculus I
MTH320 Applied Calculus II
|
12 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Criminal Justice
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Two of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY220 Positive Psychology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
6 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB
OR
BIO122 and BIO122L Environmental Biology and LAB
|
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH140 Statistics
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Business Administration
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Two of the following:
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY220 Positive Psychology
|
6 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
PHY120 and PHY120L Physics and LAB
OR
BIO122 and BIO122L Environmental Biology and LAB
|
4 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra AND
One of the following:
MTH140 Statistics
MTH200 Pre-calculus
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Radiologic Sciences*
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY300 Human Growth & Development
|
3 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH140 Statistics
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG120 Advanced Composition
|
3 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
*The BS in Radiologic Sciences is a degree completion program. The program requires an additional 21 semester credits of Arts and Sciences prerequisite courses.
Healthcare Administration
| Humanities |
HUM115 Reasoning & Analysis
HUM205 Culture and Diversity
|
6 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
ECO201 Macroeconomics
ECO202 Microeconomics
|
12 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH140 Statistics
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Traditional Track)
| Humanities |
HUM205 Culture and Diversity |
3 semester credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
PSY300 Human Growth & Development
|
6 semester credits |
| Natural Sciences |
BIO111 and BIO111L Anatomy & Physiology I w/Terminology and LAB
BIO116 and BIO116L Anatomy & Physiology II w/Terminology and LAB
|
8 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH140 Statistics
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG110 College Composition
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
9 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
Nursing, RN to BSN*
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
PSY300 Human Growth & Development
|
6 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH140 Statistics
|
3 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG120 Advanced Composition
COM115 Principles of Communication
|
6 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
*The RN to BSN is a degree completion program. The program requires an additional 20 semester credits of Arts and Sciences prerequisite courses.
Food Service Management*
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
ECO201 Macroeconomics
|
3 semester credits |
| Mathematics |
MTH131 College Algebra
MTH140 Statistics
|
6 semester credits |
| Communication |
ENG120 Advanced Composition
|
3 semester credits |
| Capstone |
CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone |
3 semester credits |
*The BS Food Service Management is a degree completion program. The program requires an additional 15 semester credits of Arts and Sciences courses.
Self-Integration courses
In addition to the listed courses, students enroll in additional courses designed to help them learn valuable research skills, become more technically literate, and initiate successful career searches.
Most programs require an orientation course to assist students in becoming familiar with the learning resources available to them at ECPI. They may also take other computer science courses to help them become proficient at using the technologies available to them at school and at work. Throughout their program, students learn a variety of professional skills, including how to complete an interview process successfully and how to prepare effective resumes. Most students also take a Career Orientation course to reinforce these skills.