2015-16 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Arts and Science, A.A.
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Program Design
The Liberal Arts and Science associate in art degree program provides students with a broad background preparing them to move directly into the workforce or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at another college or university. Students planning to continue their education in a baccalaureate degree major such as English, history, pre-law, French or psychology will be well served by the Liberal Arts curriculum. By following the curriculum guidelines detailed on this page and by working with an advisor to choose courses related to the student’s interests, a student can, in a sense, customize his or her own degree program.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full-or part-time. For any student who is not prepared for the required mathematics and English courses, MCC offers a wide range of developmental classes.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Liberal Arts and Science associate degree program requirements, graduates will
- Read, write and communicate analytically in forms that involve and document outside sources.
- Understand the major literary, artistic and philosophical features of western and non-western cultures.
- Define the concept and function of culture.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major developments in western civilization.
- Understand world events in terms of social scientific theories and paradigms.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct meaningful research.
- Use mathematical tools and technology to create mathematical models.
- Analyze and solve problems numerically, graphically and symbolically.
- Use appropriate techniques to gather and analyze data.
- Apply the scientific method to solving problems.
- Understand and apply scientific principles.
- Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse peoples; think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate level.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.
Students interested in pursuing an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts and Science with a humanities or social science emphasis, such as anthropology, economics, English, foreign languages, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology or speech communication, should contact the Liberal Arts Division.
Students selecting Liberal Arts and Science as a major who have completed 16 transferable credits or fewer may be eligible to enroll in the Guaranteed Admissions Program with the University of Connecticut. The Guaranteed Admissions Program is designed for students choosing to transfer to the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, or the School of Business at UConn. Liberal Arts and Science Program Required Courses
General Education Requirements
Liberal Arts and Science Requirements
Electives 15 Credits
Choose four liberal arts courses from the list below and one free elective:
ANT*, ART*, AST*, BIO* (with the exception of BIO* 111), CHE*, COM*100, COM*101, COM*173, COM*209, EAS*, ECN*, ENG* (with the exception of ENG* 003, ENG* 093 and ENG*096), EVS*, FRE*, GEO*, GLG*, HIS*, HUM*, IDS*201, MAT* (with the exceptions of MAT* 075, MAT* 095 and MAT* 096), MET*, MUS*, OCE*, PHL*, PHY*, POL*, PSY*, SOC*, SPA*, THR*
Total Credits Required: 61-65
Notes:
* Transfer students and students changing their major to Liberal Arts or General Studies may not be required to take IDS* 201 . IDS*201 may not transfer to other schools as a General Education course. Students may want to consider taking a General Education Mode 1 course in its place. Please consult with an advisor.
‡ The completion of three years of study in a single foreign language at the high school level fulfills the foreign language requirement for the Liberal Arts and Science, A.A. Degree. Some colleges (such as the University of Connecticut) have as a graduation requirement four semesters of study in a single language. It is possible to complete those four semesters of language study at MCC. (Check specific transfer requirements for other colleges and universities). If a student is able to waive the required 6-8 credits of a foreign language, he/she must still take 6-8 credits in humanities or Liberal Arts courses. Additional Courses
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES: In combination with the A.A. degree requirements, students who are interested in an academic emphasis in African American Studies may want to select the following elective courses:
HUM* 172 , ENG* 222 , ANT* 105 , MUS* 107 , SSC* 201 , HIS* 214 , HIS* 218, SOC* 220
WOMEN’S STUDIES: In combination with the A.A. degree requirements, students who are interested in an academic emphasis in Women’s Studies may want to select the following elective courses:
ANT* 105 , SOC* 212 , SOC 262, BIO* 103, COM* 209 , ENG* 263 , HIS* 215
PSYCHOLOGY: In combination with the A.A. degree requirements, students who are interested in an academic emphasis in psychology may want to select the following elective courses:
PSY* 111 , PSY* 112 and at least two of the following, PSY* 201 or PSY* 203 , PSY* 240 , PSY* 243 , PSY* 245 .
It is also recommended that students take MAT* 165 , SOC* 101 or ANT* 101 , and BIO* 105 or BIO* 115 or BIO* 121 . |
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