
Spectrum General Education, Business Orientation
If a college degree is your goal, Spectrum—Mountain State University’s unique program for completing general education requirements—is the first step. With one night a week in the classroom for four semesters, you can complete the basic studies that are required for all of the University's associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
How it Works
In each of Spectrum's four semesters, you’ll take a group of related classes with an emphasis on the real-world connections between subjects. The first semester is devoted to qualitative study, with studies in writing, speech, and ethics. The second semester focuses on quantitative study, including mathematics, sciences, and computer skills. In the third semester, you concentrate on applied studies in such fields as history, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. The fourth and final semester is spent in career-specific foundation courses.
Then What?
At the end of Spectrum, you’ll have earned 48 credit hours that can be applied to an associate or bachelor's degree program. Mountain State University offers programs in many fields through Individualized Study and other formats designed to be convenient to adult learners.
Completing the business orientation track will qualify you for the degree completion program in Organizational Leadership or give you a start in most other programs within the School of Business.
| Semester 1: Qualitative (12 hours) |
| COMM 204 |
Intro to Speech Communication |
| ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
| ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
| PHIL 189 |
Ethics |
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| Semester 2: Quantitative (12 hours) |
| IT Electives |
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| MATH 102 |
Beginning Algebra |
| PHSC 101 |
Gen Physical Science I |
| PHSC 102 |
Gen Physical Science II |
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| Semester 3: Applied (12 hours) |
| HIST 101 |
History of Civilization I |
| HUMN 100 |
Humanities |
| PSYC 201 |
Prin of Psychology I |
| SOCI 201 |
Intro to Sociology |
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| Semester 4: Career Foundations (12 hours) |
| BLAW 296 |
Business Law |
| COMM 250 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| ENGL 220 |
Technical Writing |
| MATH 104 |
Business Math |
Some courses may be provided through Individualized Study and are subject to change.
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