Associate of Atrs Degree in
Micronesian Studies
This program is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of
Micronesian history, society, government & politics, economy and culture. The A.A. degree
prepares students to work in national or state government and politics, to be an elementary or
high school social studies teacher, and in general to be more informed citizens of their state and
nation. The program also has proven transferability to a wide range of majors at four-year
colleges in the Pacific and the U.S. mainland.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to read, speak and write critically and effectively in English about Micronesian Studies Program course content.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the geographical, historical, and cultural literacy of the Micronesian region.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the structure and functions of the government and social, political, and economic issues concerning the Micronesian Studies course contents.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform research and write papers relevant to Micronesia using different methods and technologies.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the requirements of good citizenship in the FSM.
Preparatory Courses (by placement)
General Education Core Requirements - 29 credits
English (9 Credits)
- EN 110 Advanced Reading (3)
- EN 120a Expository Writing I (3)
- EN 120b Expository Writing II (3)
Mathematics (3 credits)
- Any 100 level or above mathematics course
Natural Sciences (7 credits)
- A science course with Laboratory or AG 101, AG 110 or AG 140 (4)
- A non-lab science (3)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
- SS 150 History of Micronesia (3)
Computer Applications (3 credits)
- CA 100 Computer Literacy (3)
Excercise Sports Science (1 credits)
- Exercise Sports Science course (1)
Humanities (3 credits)
- Any course in art, music, history, literature, philosophy, or language (3)
Major Requirements - 27 Credits
- SS 101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
- SS 120 Introduction to Geography (3)
- SS 125 Pacific Geography (3)
- SS 195 Micronesian Cultural Studies (3)
- SS 200 Research Methods (3)
- SS 205 Micronesian Government and Politics (3)
- SS 212 Economy of Micronesia (3)
- SS 220 Contemporary Issues in Micronesia (3)
- SS 280 Directed Study: Selected Topics (3)
Open Electives - 6 Credits
Graduation Requirements - 62 Credits
Suggested Schedule
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Summer Session
- Thrid Semester
- Fourth Semester
EN 110 Adcanced Reading..................................3
EN 120a Expos. Writing I....................................3
MS 100 College Algebra.......................................3
CA 100 Computer Lit..........................................3
SS 150 History of Micronesia...............................3
Total Credits = 15Credits
EN 120b Expos Writing II.......................................................3
SS 101 Introduction to Political Science..................................3
SS 120 Introduction to Geography........................................3
Science w/Lab.......................................................................4
Humanities Elective................................................................3
Total Credits = 16 Credits
SS 125 Geography of the Pacific Islands...............................................3
Exercise Sports Science .......................................................................1
Total Credits = 4 Credits
Non-lab Science or Agriculture...................................................3
Open Elective............................................................................3
SS 200 Research Methods.........................................................3
SS 205 Micro Government & Policitics........................................3
SS 195 Micronesian Cultural Studies...........................................3
Total Credits = 15 Credits
Open Elective......................................................................................3
SS 212 Economy of Micronesia............................................................3
SS 220 Contemporary Issues in Micronesia...........................................3
SS 280 Directed Study: Selected Topics...............................................3
Total Credits = 12 Credits
