GCU
PURPOSE
The associate of Arts in Martial Arts program is a challenging program with a Liberal Arts focus, providing a theoretical and practical understanding of the Martial Arts of East Asia. The AA program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and practice in Taekwondo martial art. This program prepares students for transfer upon graduation to four-year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Taekwondo or a related field or enter the sports market of Taekwondo directly.
Careers after Graduation
The graduates of AA in Martial Arts can teach primary Taekwondo practice as instructors. In addition, after achieving a belt test level of VI or more, students become qualified to prepare for the program to get the certifications of masters, referees, instructors, bodyguards, safety staff, physical education instructors, Taekwondo organization administrators, Taekwondo event marketers, etc.
Certification
The certification is as follows: Taekwondo belt certification, Taekwondo master certification, Sports for all instructor certification, Sports game instructor certification, and various referee certifications (Poomsae, sparring, Taekwondo for the disabled, etc.).
CURRICULUM
General Education (42 credits)
All AA degree students must complete 42 credit hours in general education courses. The General Education curriculum for the Associate of Arts in Taekwondo degree requires four courses in Bible & Theology, one course in English writing and communication, four courses in fine arts/humanities, and one course in the behavioral/social sciences, one course in computer literacy, one course in science, and two courses in mathematics/statistics.
Four courses in Bible & Theology in the curriculum of AA in Martial Art are required by the ABHE standard.
| Bible and Theology* (12 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BS101 A Survey of the Bible | 3 |
| BS230 Interpretation of the Bible | 3 |
| OT200 Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| NT200 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BT100 Christian Worldview | 3 |
| BT101 Jesus Christ in Global Society | 3 |
| NT310 The Parables of Jesus | 3 |
| OT206 Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| TH200 Systematic Theology | 3 |
| PT210 Foundations of the Church | 3 |
| English Writing and Communication (3 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL101 English I | 3 |
| ENGL102 English II | 3 |
| Foreign Language (select Two language: 6 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| LAN101/102 Spanish I/II | 3 |
| LAN131/132 Chinese I/II | 3 |
| LAN141/142 Korean I/II | 6 |
| Fine Art/Humanities (12 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART120 Western Art History | 3 |
| ART121 Theories of Design & Color | 3 |
| MUS105 Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS100 Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS351 Music & Worship | 3 |
| MUS106 University Chorus | 3 |
| SST065 Taekwondo Leadership | 3 |
| SST069 Taekwondo Technical English | 3 |
| SST039 Taekwondo International Relationship | 3 |
| SST089 Exploration of Martial Arts Culture | 3 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ECON101 Fundamental Economics | 3 |
| ECON201 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| BCOM101 Business Communication I | 3 |
| HIS140 History of America | 3 |
| HUM103 Introduction to Christian Ethics | 3 |
| SOC102 Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC103 Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC110 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC146 Christianity and Economic Thoughts | 3 |
| PSY130 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Computer Literacy (3 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS230 Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CIS232 Microsoft Access | 3 |
| CIS235 QuickBooks | 3 |
| CS221 Computer Networking | 3 |
| CIS231 Advanced Excel with Visual Basic for Applications | 3 |
| CIS371 Microsoft Word I | 3 |
| CIS339 Microsoft Outlook – Comprehensive Course | 3 |
| CS102 Internet, HTML and Web Design | 3 |
| Science (3 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SCI101 Chemistry | 3 |
| SCI102 Biology | 3 |
| SCI103 Physics | 3 |
| SCI104 Bible and Science* | 3 |
| Mathematics/Statistics (6 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BMAT101 College Algerbra | 3 |
| BMAT102 Calculus | 3 |
*Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 courses (12 credits) in Bible & Theology. Faith in Action Program: CMS200 Service Learning
Martial Arts (Taekwondo) Core Courses (18 credits)
The major coursework requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in Martial Arts (Taekwondo) are 18 semester hours in Taekwondo.
| Core Courses (18 Credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SST003 Basic Technical Principles | 3 |
| SST005 Basic Technology Application | 3 |
| SST009 Competition | 3 |
| SST013 Gyeonggi Poomsae | 3 |
| SST015 Taekwondo Demonstration | 3 |
| SST051 Taekwondo performance | 3 |
| SST053 Taekwondo culture and demonstration performance | 3 |
| SST023 Taekwondo technical system theory | 3 |
Institutional Requirement (Chapel)
Students must take WS305 Institutional Requirement (chapel attendance/no credit) every semester enrolled until graduation. Students will receive a Pass/Fail grade for WS305 IR.
RECOMMENDED COURSES OFFERED
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| *NT200 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| SST003 Basic Technical Principles | 3 |
| ENGL101 English I | 3 |
| ART120 Western Art History | 3 |
| SOC110 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total 15 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| * TH200 Systematic Theology | 3 |
| SST015 Taekwondo Demonstration | 3 |
| CIS371 Microsoft Word | 3 |
| HS140 History of America | 3 |
| MUS100 Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Total 15 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| *BS101 A Survey of the Bible | 3 |
| SST005 Basic technology application | 3 |
| SST009 Competition | 3 |
| HUM103 Introduction to Christian Ethics | 3 |
| BMAT101 College Algebra | 3 |
| Total 15 |
| Fourth Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| *OT200 Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
| SST013 Gyeonggi Poomsae | 3 |
| SST051 Taekwondo performance | 3 |
| PSY130 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI102 Biology | 3 |
| Total 15 |
Total Course Hours Required for Graduation 60
*Indicates all students at the Associate of Arts in Taekwondo (AACS) must complete a minimum of 4 courses (12 credits) in Bible & Theology.