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DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Diana Bruns, Ph.D., Division Chair Socrates, the Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century B.C.E., elucidated the cornerstone of a liberal arts education when he stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” In its commitment to literacy, basic logical and mathematical capability, and knowledge of the world, Bacone College’s Division of Arts and Sciences teaches all students to think critically, reason logically, and remain open to spiritual and aesthetic experiences as they learn to know themselves. Through this process, they will discover their place and purpose as citizens of a multicultural world which demands reflection, sensitivity, cooperation, and alertness from all people. The Division of Arts and Sciences offers a number of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree plans which provide a solid academic foundation for advanced study. All degree plans reflect the College’s liberal arts core course sequencing. Students seeking these degrees often have a broad choice of courses which will fulfill their major, allowing students to pursue individual interests. These plans also assume that students begin their academic work at Bacone without the need for developmental course work to sharpen the crucial reading, writing, and mathematical skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. Students whose test results show that they need to strengthen reading, academic writing, and/or algebra skills must readjust their educational plans accordingly. Mission StatementThe Mission of the Division of Arts and Sciences is to advance understanding and appreciation of the arts and of the sciences through a challenging, creative, and intellectually stimulating curriculum, based on Christian values and perspectives in a culturally diverse community.
ARTS & SCIENCE PROGRAMS LEADING TO THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE OR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Associate of Arts in American Indian Studies Bacone College initiated studies of traditional American Indian thought and culture in 1932. From that beginning a variety of courses have been integrated into an interdisciplinary major drawing from the curriculum of the college in nearly all academic areas. These include, but are not limited to, Indian Art, Silversmithing, Introduction to American Indian Philosophy, American Indian Humanities, American Indian Music, Modern Language (Cherokee, Creek), and American Indian Oratory. Bacone also offers a variety of other courses dealing with American Indian Studies such as Contemporary American Indian Affairs, History of the American Indian, Introductory Counseling of American Indians, Indian Family Dynamics and Special American Indian Studies courses which change from year to year, but are noted in the Schedule of Classes. The following course of study is recommended for those wishing to earn an Associate of Arts degree in American Indian Studies.
Recommended Course Sequence First Year First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year First Semester
Second Semester
Associate of Arts in Art Bacone College is well known for its contributions to Native American art through its continuing legacy of outstanding Native American artists who have collectively created what is known as the Bacone School of Art by serving as instructors and directors of the Art Department. Acee Blue Eagle became the first director in 1935. Woodrow “Woody” Crumbo, Dick West, and Chief Terry Saul followed him. Art studies concentrate on the development of basic skills. Composition, perspective, color theory, and craftsmanship are stressed in all classes. Courses are offered in two and three-dimensional design. They include drawing, sculpture, painting, bronze casting, Indian arts and crafts, and silversmithing. Bacone College has had many graduates who have gone on to successful careers as fine artists, visual art educators, museum professionals, and graphic designers. The following course of study is recommended for those wishing to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Art. Students are encouraged to choose from among the broad variety of course choices available, in consultation with the adviser, to provide the most benefit for the student’s future goals.
Recommended Course Sequence First Year First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year First Semester
Second Semester
Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry The following is recommended for those students wishing to earn an Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry.
Recommended Course Sequence First Year First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year First Semester
Second Semester
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Studies The purpose of the Criminal Justice Studies program is to provide the student with a system orientation to the field of Criminal Justice. Study in Criminal Justice involves the application of the principles of Criminal Justice and the related behavioral and social sciences to problems and issues in the field. The program focuses on building knowledge in the areas of law enforcement, courts and corrections. Within the program students will develop a knowledge base for an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the kinds of problems and circumstances that often result in criminality. Furthermore, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain necessary skills in the area of interviewing, program development, community organizations, planning and research within the field of criminal justice. The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice curriculum is intended to provide its graduates with the necessary foundation for a successful career.
The following program of study is recommended for those wishing to earn the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Studies.
Recommended Course Sequence
First Year First Semester
Second Semester
Summer Semester
Second Year First Semester
Second Semester
Associate of Arts in Journalism
This program emphasizes the basic skills required to identify, gather, write and verify news for both print and broadcast media, provides an introduction to photography, layout, design and offers students an opportunity to practice these skills in the production of the Baconian student newspaper, Warrior yearbook, and other college publications. The student newspaper of Bacone College the Baconian is an 8-page tabloid formatted publication that is published twice per month by students in the Journalism Department. A member of the Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association, the Baconian has developed a reputation of winning numerous awards for journalistic excellence. Staff members are not required to be journalism majors and are eligible to be paid for their assistance with the student newspaper. Staff positions are available for students who can write a variety of stories, in design and layout, photography and in advertising.
A Journalism Degree also prepares students for employment in such fields as speech writer, television news anchor, campaign director, public relations officer, technical writer, politician or lobbyist.
Recommended Course Sequence First Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year First Semester
Second Semester
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