A 49-credit, individualized-study program requiring a selection of courses from three areas, plus a one-credit career and professional development course (ADC 300 Degree to Career Success), and a three-credit senior capstone course (ADC 490 Capstone). Students will take 15 credits from each of three areas listed below to demonstrate educational breadth in their studies. For coursework in Areas 1-3, students are expected to complete ADC offerings listed below or similar coursework. The students in General Studies who seek Colorado Licensure through Western's Education Department will satisfy the capstone requirement by completing the licensure unit instead of ADC 490 Capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 - Culture and Society (choose five): | 15 | |
| Introduction to Art (GT-AH1) | ||
| Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2) | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing (GT-AH1) | ||
| Introduction to Environment and Sustainability (GT-HI1) | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity | ||
| Geography of North America (GT-SS2) | ||
| Topics in World History (GT-HI1) | ||
| U.S. History from the Civil War (GT-HI1) | ||
| Monuments and Museums | ||
| Introduction to Music (GT-AH1) | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3) | ||
| Power in America (GT-SS1) | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Inquiry into Sustainability | ||
| The Sociological Imagination (GT-SS3) | ||
| Social Class, Status, and Power | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Area 2 - Education and Human Development (choose five): | 15 | |
| Introduction to Early Childhood Education | ||
| Learning & Teaching (GT-SS3) | ||
| Positive Guidance and Social Emotional Support | ||
| Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | ||
| Past, Present, and Future of Schooling in the US (GT-SS3) | ||
| Curriculum Methods and Techniques in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Special Topics in Education | ||
| Lifetime Wellness | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| General Psychology (GT-SS3) | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Recreation and Outdoor Education | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Environmental Education | ||
| Alternative Programming | ||
| Leadership and Facilitation | ||
| Experiential Education Theory and Pedagogy | ||
| Program Planning (with laboratory) | ||
| Leadership and Administration | ||
| Business, Communication and Media (choose five): | 15 | |
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management and Leadership | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Fundraising and Financial Management for Nonprofits | ||
| Social Impact and Program Evaluation | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Marketing Communications | ||
| Sales I | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Finance for the Non-Financial Manager | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media (GT-AH2) | ||
| Public Relations Communication | ||
| Small Group and Conflict Management | ||
| Social Media Skills | ||
| Intercultural Communication in the Digital Age | ||
| Introduction to Web Design | ||
| Foundation Design: Digital Art and Design | ||
| Introduction to Graphic Design and Illustration | ||
| Typography | ||
| Intermediate Graphic Design | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Principles of Sport Management | ||
| Management of Sport and Fitness Facilities | ||
| Risk Management in Physical Activity Settings | ||
| Multimedia Communication | ||
| Recreation and Sport Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Western Watershed General Education Requirements
Students must complete all Western Watershed General Education requirements to graduate.
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate programs require a minimum of 120 semester credits for graduation. Of those 120 credits, 40 credits must be in upper-division courses (those marked 300 and above). Fifteen of these 40 upper-division credits must be earned in courses that are part of the standard or comprehensive major program being pursued.
Students are expected to review all graduation requirements, which can be found in the Western Undergraduate Catalog: Graduation Requirements.
Students in ADC programs work directly with advisors to create individualized degree plans.
Sample Plan
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ADC 300 | Degree to Career Success | 1 |
| Area 1 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 2 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area 2 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 3 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| Area 1 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 3 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area 1 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 2 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area 2 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 3 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| Area 2 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 3 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area 1 Elective | 3 | |
| Area 3 Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area 1 Elective | 3 | |
| ADC 490 | Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |