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Course Descriptions and Fees

Course Descriptions

General Education Core Requirements: All of these requirements must befulfilled through a regionally-accredited institution or may be tested out ofthrough the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the DefenseActivity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), the ACT PEPRegent's College Examinations, or the Excelsior College ExaminationProgram. All core requirements can be completed through one of theseaccredited examination programs. For additional information on the

feasability of testing out of the core educational requirements, please see:http://distancelearn.about.com/od/nontraditionalcredit/a/TestOut.htm

The following martial arts courses must be completed through the AmericanMartial Arts College:

Introduction to Martial Arts- A cursory overview of martial arts in general,to include known and speculated history, development, and various styles.

History of the Martial Arts I- A detailed historical study of Asian martialarts focusing on the timeframe of the 14th century to the 19th century.

History of the Martial Arts II- A detailed historical study of Asian martialarts focusing on the timeframe of the 20th century, particularly discussingtheir worldwide expansion and numerous offshoots.

Survey of the Martial Arts I- A detailed look at the various martial arts stylesfrom China, Japan, Okinawa, and Korea.

Survey of the Martial Arts II- A detailed look at the various martial arts fromIndia, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Philipines, Brazil, Greece, United States,Israel, and other parts oftheworld.

Martial Arts Philosophy- Philosophical thinking about martial arts, toinclude religious underpinnings, codes of ethics, and moral lessons.

Martial Arts Health and Fitness- A detailed study of concepts and methodsof good health and fitness through martial arts activities. Discusses elementssuch as nutrition, exercise, stretching, breathing.

Martial Arts Kinesiology- Examines the physical movement and motor skillsof martial arts in relation to the anatomical principles, mechanical principles,and physical laws which govern them.

Martial Arts Training Skills and Techniques- Examines training

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Thisis a start-up program and isNOT currently accredited. Aninstitution must be in operationfor a minimum of two yearsbefore beginning the process toinitially apply for accreditation.The American Martial Arts

College (AMAC) plans to applyfor accreditation once therequirements have been met.For further information aboutaccreditation, please visit: TheCouncil for Higher EducationAccreditation (CHEA) athttp://www.chea.org, TheAccrediting Council forIndependent Colleges andSchools (ACICS) athttp://www.acics,org, The

Distance Education TrainingCouncil (DETC) athttp://www.detc.org, TheSouthern Association ofColleges and Schools (SACS)at http://www.sacs.org, TheTexas Higher EducationCoordinating Board (THECB)at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us,and The US Department ofEducation (USDE) at

http://www.ed.gov. Theseresources are legitimateaccrediting agencies recognizedby the US Department ofEducation, as opposed toAccrediting Mills which willissue accreditation to anyschool willing to pay a certainamount of money (the CHEAwebsite has more informationabout accrediting mills). TheAMAC plans to pursue

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programs, tools, and exercises specific to martial arts.

Martial Arts and the Law- Examines the legal aspects of running a martialarts business, the concept of self-defense, and the criminal and civilliabilities of inappropriate use of skills.

First Aid and Safety- Teaches the basic concepts of first aid, CPR and safetyin any environment, and qualifies as a first responder. This class must besatisfied by taking the American Red Cross "Emergency Responder" and

"CPR for the Professional Rescuer" courses, or equivalent courses from arecognized agency. Once completed, students will also discuss martial artsspecific injuries. Credit for previous experience may be awarded.

Beginning Martial Arts- Martial arts training at an approved martial artsschool must satisfy the requirements for 10th through 6th kyu (gup) orequivalent (may take much longer than one semester). Credit for previousexperience may be awarded.

Intermediate Martial Arts- Martial arts training at an approved martial artsschool must satisfy the requirements for 5th through 3rd kyu (gup) orequivalent (may take much longer than one semester). Credit for previous

experience may be awarded.

Advanced Martial Arts- Martial Arts training at an approved martial artsschool must satisfy the requirements for 2nd kyu (gup) through Shodan(Chodan) or equivalent (may take much longer than one semester). Creditfor previous experience may be awarded.

The Business of Martial Arts- An in-depth look at starting and running amartial arts school, including practices and procedures specifically inherentin martial arts.

Teaching Martial Arts- A study of teaching methods and techniques specificto martial arts. Reviews common issues in teaching martial arts.

Teaching Martial Arts Internship- Practical application of instruction at anapproved martial arts school. One semester hour awarded for every twentyhours of hands-on teaching time. Must include 2 semester hours teachingbeginning students, 2 semester hours teaching intermediate students, and 2semester hours teaching advanced students. Credit for previous experiencemay be awarded.

Residential Colloquia- Two one-week residential requirements (3 semesterhours awarded for each) during which time martial arts skills will be

demonstrated, in-person academic examinations will be administered andother residential requirements will be met. Credit will automatically beawarded to full-time residential students.

Fees

As stated before, the American Martial Arts College is not currentlyaccredited. Therefore, the rates at this time can be substantially lower thanthey will be in the future once accreditation has been approved. However,it also means that we are currently unable to accept government financialaid, the Montgomery GI Bill, and most corporate tuition assistance. Pleaseunderstand that the low tuition and fees are not an indication of quality of

accreditation through one ormore of these listed legitimateagencies.

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the program or the expected quality of the students' academic performance.The curriculum will remain substantially the same once the program isstarted, but changes will be made in accordance with accreditation agencyrequests. The changes in curriculum will be required by all students, past orpresent, in order to receive credit for completing the approved program.

In addition to minor associated application and other general fees (to bedetermined), the initial anticipated tuition fees will be approximately $65 persemester hour. Once accredited, tuition will probably be around $350 per

semester hour. Other than a slight assessment fee, we will not charge fortransferred hours or credit-by-examination hours.

The majority of study materials and textbooks will be readily availablethrough most online and large corporate booksellers (Amazon.com,Borders, Barnes and Noble, Books-a-Million, etc.).

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