CODE Descriptions

The following codes (attributes) are used in the course descriptions to describe the areas which a course will satisfy at LSSC:

COMM*

(Communications) course contains an oral or written communication component that is designed to provide knowledge and training related to communication skills and presentation techniques. Courses marked with this code satisfy a communication requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area I.  

CULD

(Cultural Diversity) Although not an LSSC graduation requirement, students who plan to complete a Bachelor's degree will be required to fulfill a Cultural Diversity requirement. Courses designated CULD will fulfill this requirement.

GENE*

(General Education) course is a general education course.

GRMT*

(General Education Mathematics) course satisfies a college level math requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area IV.  A minimum grade of C or higher is required.

GRW*

(Writing Emphasis or "Gordon Rule" Writing) course satisfies the Writing Emphasis ("Gordon Rule") writing requirement in the Associate in Arts degree. Writing Emphasis courses have at least 60% of the overall grade comprised of multiple assignments demonstrating college level writing. A minimum grade of C or higher is required.

HUMN*

(Humanities) course satisfies a humanities requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area II.

NATS*

(Natural Sciences) course satisfies a natural sciences requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area V.

PGD*

(Personal Growth and Development) course satisfies a personal growth and development requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area VI.

SBEH*

(Social & Behavioral Sciences) course satisfies a social & behavioral sciences requirement in the Associate in Arts degree under Area III.

*Also see General Education Requirements for complete listing of General Education courses separated by academic areas.