AA/AS Degree Requirements
To qualify for an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree, a candidate must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits of 100- and 200-level courses with an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher; and
- Satisfy all general education and program requirements with a grade of C- or higher in each course; and
- Satisfy all elective requirements with a grade of D- or higher.
For specific program requirements, refer to the program guidelines.
GEM 1 - Written Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | 6 | |
Writing and Rhetoric I 
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Writing and Rhetoric II
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GEM 2 - Oral Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication 
| 3 |
GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
Math in Modern Society 
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| Finite Mathematics
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| College Algebra
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| College Algebra and Trigonometry
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| Statistical Reasoning
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| Survey of Calculus
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| Calculus I
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| Statistical Methods
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GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 7 credits, including courses from two different disciplines: | 7-8 | |
General Microbiology 
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| Concepts of Biology
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| Introduction to Life Sciences
| ||
| Human Biology
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| Concepts in Human Nutrition
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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| General Botany
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| Systematic Botany
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| Concepts of Chemistry
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| Introduction to Chemistry
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| Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry
| ||
| General Chemistry I
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| Principles of General College Chemistry II
| ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science
| ||
| Physical Geography
| ||
| Physical Geology
| ||
| Historical Geology
| ||
| Geology of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest
| ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology Using GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
| ||
| Fundamentals of Physical Science
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| Elementary Astronomy
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| General Physics I
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| Engineering Physics I
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| General Zoology
| ||
GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 6 credits, including courses from two different disciplines: | 6 | |
American Indian Literature 
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| Introduction to Art
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| Art History from Caves to Cathedrals
| ||
| Art History from Da Vinci to Digital
| ||
| Elementary American Sign Language I
1 | ||
| Elementary American Sign Language II
1 | ||
| Film and Culture
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| Introduction to Intercultural Communication
| ||
| Literature and Ideas
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| Mythology
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| Literature of Western Civilization
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| Literature of Western Civilization
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| Survey of English Literature
| ||
| Survey of English Literature
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| Introduction to Shakespeare
| ||
| Great American Writers I: Contact to Civil War
| ||
| Great American Writers II: Civil War to Contemporary
| ||
| American Indian Literature
| ||
| Elementary French I
1 | ||
| Elementary French II
1 | ||
| Elementary German I
1 | ||
| Elementary German II
1 | ||
| Montage: Introduction to the Humanities
| ||
| Film and Culture
| ||
| Interdisciplinary Seminar
| ||
| Interdisciplinary Seminar
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| Elementary Italian I
1 | ||
| Elementary Italian II
1 | ||
| Introduction to Music
| ||
| Survey of American Popular Music Since 1900
| ||
| Introduction to Philosophy
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| Introduction to Ethics
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| World Religions
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| Logic and Critical Thinking
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| Political and Social Philosophy
| ||
| Asian Philosophy
| ||
| Political and Social Philosophy
| ||
| Elementary Spanish I
1 | ||
| Elementary Spanish II
1 | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre
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| Contemporary World Cultures
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| Study Abroad
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Completion of one or more Modern Language course counts as only one Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing discipline.
GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 6 credits, including courses from two different disciplines: | 6 | |
American Indian Studies 
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| Introduction to Anthropology
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| Cultural Anthropology
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| Infancy Through Middle Childhood
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| Introduction to Criminal Justice
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| Mass Media in a Free Society
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| Interpersonal Communication
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| Principles of Macroeconomics
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| Principles of Microeconomics
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| Foundations of Education
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| World History I
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| World History II
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| History of Civilization 20th Century
| ||
| United States History I
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| United States History II
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| History of the Americas I: First Peoples and Colonial Period
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| History of the Americas II: Since Independence
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| American National Government
| ||
| International Politics and Problems
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| Introduction to Psychology
| ||
| Introduction to Sociology
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| Social Problems
| ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations
| ||
GEM 7 - Institutionally Designated
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following GEM 7 categories: | ||
| GEM 7F - First Year Experience | ||
| Complete both courses: | 3 | |
First Year Experience Seminar 
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| First Year Experience Learning Community Symposium
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| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Death and Dying: A Sociocultural, Historical, and Biological Perspective
| ||
| Physical and Virtual Environments
| ||
| Integrative Business and Value Creation
| ||
| Juvenile Justice
| ||
| Writing in the Wild: Literature and Language of Natural Spaces
| ||
| Integrative Inquiry: The Art of Presence
| ||
| Teaching and Learning in the Outdoors
| ||
| Manufacturing Desire: Persuasive Marketing and Message Creation
| ||
| Page to Stage: Making Theatre From Scratch
| ||
| Psychology of Marketing
| ||
| Art and Social Justice
| ||
| Artistic Expression in the 20th Century
| ||
| Eastern Europe: Society Through Film
| ||
| Mathematics and Aesthetics of Musical Tuning
| ||
| Leadership in Interprofessional Healthcare
| ||
| Common Read
| ||
| Honors in Action
| ||
| 250 Years of Protest
| ||
| The Health Benefits of Nature
| ||
| Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood
| ||
| Science Fiction
| ||
| Media Literacy in the Digital Age
| ||
| The Meaning of Life
| ||
GEM 7W - Wellness
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
| ||
| Drugs and Society
| ||
| Designing Your NIC Experience
| ||
| Designing Your Life and Career
| ||
| Social/Swing Dance
| ||
| Latin Social Dance
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Voice
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| Individual Instruction: Piano
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| Individual Instruction: Jazz Piano
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| Individual Instruction: General Guitar
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Classical Guitar
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Flute
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Oboe
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Clarinet
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Saxophone
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Bassoon
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Trumpet
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Horn
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Trombone
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Euphonium
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Tuba
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Violin
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Viola
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| Cello
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| Individual Instruction: String Bass
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Electric Bass
| ||
| Individual Instruction: Percussion
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| Individual Instruction: Harp
| ||
| Introduction to Piano
| ||
| Piano Class I
| ||
| Cardinal Voices - Commercial Music Ensemble
| ||
| North Idaho College Cardinal Chorale
| ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble
| ||
| North Idaho College Wind Symphony
| ||
| Cardinal Pep Band
| ||
| Chamber Singers
| ||
| Chamber Ensemble
| ||
| Cardinal Chamber Orchestra
| ||
| North Idaho College Jazz Ensemble
| ||
| Wellness for Care Providers
| ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Wrestling
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Softball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Volleyball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Wrestling
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Softball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Volleyball
1 | ||
| Begin Whitewater Kayaking
| ||
| Beginning Rock Climbing
| ||
| Beginning Sailing
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| Beginning Yoga
| ||
| Cardiovascular Training
| ||
| Jogging/Powerwalking
| ||
| Lake Kayak/Canoe
| ||
| Pilates
| ||
| Cross Country Skiing
| ||
| Zumba
| ||
| Strength Training
| ||
| Tone and Trim
| ||
| Spinning
| ||
| Cardio Cross Training
| ||
| Introduction to CrossFit
| ||
| Mountain Biking
| ||
| Bowling
| ||
| Beginning Fly Fishing
| ||
| Beginning Golf
| ||
| Racquetball
| ||
| Beginning Tennis
| ||
| Whitewater Rafting
| ||
| Outdoor Adventures
| ||
| Stand Up Paddle Boarding
| ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Wrestling
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Softball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Volleyball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Men's Wrestling
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Basketball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Soccer
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Golf
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Softball
1 | ||
| Varsity Sports Strength Training - Women's Volleyball
1 | ||
| Wellness Lifestyles
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| Stress Management
| ||
| First Aid
| ||
| Marriage and Family
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Course enrollment is restricted to current student athletes only.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone