Office of First Year Programs
University Program Descriptions
General Education Requirements
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
University Writing Requirement
444 First Year Inquiry Courses
The Thompson School’s associate degree programs provide men and women a solid foundation of knowledge and practical experience in an exceptional learning environment emphasizing pathways for immediate career entry. The following programs are offered in the Thompson School:
Applied Animal Science |
Food Services Management |
Applied Business Management |
Forest Technology |
Civil Technology |
Horticultural Technology |
Community Service and Leadership |
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Program requirements for all Thompson School students include the following: 3 to 4 credits in mathematics; two courses in communications; one course in computer literacy; and 6 credits in social science. To complete the AAS degree requirement of 64 credit hours in four semesters, students need to follow pre-established class schedules therefore there is no TSAS schedule.
Thompson School General Education courses are built into the programs listed here for first-year students. Students should review the Thompson School section of the current Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
Please Note: The Thompson School will be holding three Orientation sessions. For the dates and to register click here
APPLIED ANIMAL SCIENCE( AAS)
Dairy Management
AAS 228 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 231 Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits
AAS 244 Introduction to Dairy Management: 4 credits
AAS 278 AAS Computer Applications: 1 credit
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
Equine Management
AAS 228 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 231 Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits
AAS 237 Equine Management Techniques: 4 credits
AAS 278 AAS Computer Applications: 1 credit
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
Small Animal Care
AAS 228 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 230 Small Animal Breeds and Behavior: 4 credits
AAS 231 Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits
AAS 278 AAS Computer Applications: 1 credit
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
APPLIED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ( ABM)
ABM 204 Principles of Management: 4 credits
ABM 205 Applied Financial Accounting: 4 credits
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
MTH 20X Mathematics course: 3 credits (to be determined by assessment)
CIVIL TEHNOLOGY (CT) (all three specializations)
AM 280 Computer Literacy/Internet Applications: 4 credits
CT 220 Professional Practice: 1 credit
CT 222 CAD Level I: 4 credits
CT 223 Introduction to Surveying and Mapping: 4 credits
CT 224 Surveying and Mapping Applications: 2 credits
MTH 203 Algebra and Trigonometry: 3 credits
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP ( CSL)
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
SSCI 201 Human Relations: 4 credits
CSL 200 Technology for Community Service and Leadership: 2 credits
CSL 201 Introduction to Community Service and Leadership: 4 credits
MATH 20X Mathematics course: 3 credits*
FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT ( FSM)
Restaurant Management
FSM 201 Food Preparation Fundamentals: 3 credits
FSM 203 Introduction to Restaurant Management: 3 credits
FSM 205 Hospitality Computer Applications: 3 credits
FSM 228 Applied Nutrition: 3 credits
Com 210 Public Speaking: 2 credits
Dietetic Technician
FSM 201 Food Preparation Fundamentals: 2 credits
FSM 229 Applied Nutrition for Dietetic Technicians: 1 credit
MATH 20X Mathematics course: 3 credits*
NUTR 503 Principles of Food Services Management I: 3 credits
FSM 278 Applied Principles of Food Preparation: 1 credit
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
FOREST TECHNOLOGY (FT)
Forest Technician
FORT 261 Dendrology: 3 credits
FORT 263 Forest Ecology: 3 credits
FORT 265 Forest Orientation Seminar: 1 credit
FORT 283 Forestry Computer Applications: 1 credit
Com 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
MTH 203 Algebra and Trigonometry: 3 credits
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY (HT)
Ornamental Horticulture
HT 201 Freshman Seminar: 1 credit
HT 205 Plants, People and Place: 2 credits
HT 207 Plant Structure and Function: 4 credits
HT 215 Soils and Land Use: (Half-term I): 2 credits
HT 219 Computers in Horticulture: 1 credits
HT 227A Horticultural Facilities Management: 2 credits
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
Landscape Operations
HT 201 Freshman Seminar: 1 credit
HT 205 Plants, People and Place: 2 credits
HT 207 Plant Structure and Function: 4 credits
HT 215 Soils and Land Use (Half-term I): 2 credits
HT 219 Computers in Horticulture: 1 credits
COM 209 Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
SSCT 203 Environmental Issues and Society: 2 credits