SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College
SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College
SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College
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FREE Electives*............................................................................................................ 9-11 credits<br />
Total Credits Required for Degree:<br />
61-63 credits<br />
*It is highly recommended that students fulfill a portion of their Free electives by taking two semesters of the same foreign<br />
language (for instance, two semesters of French).<br />
Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in History<br />
The associate in arts degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in History is designed to provide a foundation<br />
of study that prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on<br />
general education classes, supplemented with history courses, other social sciences, and introductory foreign<br />
language study. This focus is excellent preparation for a major in history at the baccalaureate level which could<br />
lead to careers in law, teaching, government, public relations, museum work and many other areas.<br />
Associate in Arts<br />
Liberal Studies<br />
Recommended Courses for Focus in History<br />
General Education Requirements<br />
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits<br />
Mathematics Elective ........................................................................................................ 3 credits<br />
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits<br />
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective* ..................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
POLS 105 Introduction to American Government (Economics/Political Science Elective) ................ 3 credits<br />
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
Major Required Courses<br />
Art or Music Elective ......................................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
English Elective.................................................................................................................. 3 credits<br />
HIST 120 World History to 1500 (History Elective) ........................................................................... 3 credits<br />
HIST 125 World History since 1500 (Liberal Studies Elective) .......................................................... 3 credits<br />
HIST 130 United States History to 1877 (Liberal Studies Elective) ................................................... 3 credits<br />
HIST 135 United States History Since 1877 (Liberal Studies Elective) .............................................. 3 credits<br />
History Electives (Liberal Studies Electives)....................................................................... 6 credits<br />
Humanities Elective* ......................................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
Liberal Studies Elective...................................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
Free Electives .................................................................................................................... 9 credits<br />
Total Credits Required for Degree:<br />
61 credits<br />
*It is highly recommended that students fulfill the humanities electives by taking two semesters of the same foreign language<br />
(for instance, two semesters of French).<br />
Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a Focus in Mathematics<br />
The associate in arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in mathematics is intended for students with a strong<br />
foundation in mathematics who wish to continue their mathematics education at the baccalaureate level. This<br />
concentration is also appropriate for those students who wish to teach mathematics and plan to go on to a fouryear<br />
education degree.<br />
Associate in Arts<br />
Liberal Studies<br />
Recommended Courses for Focus in Mathematics<br />
General Education Requirements<br />
ENGL 100 English Composition .......................................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
ENGL 115 Introduction to Literature ................................................................................................. 3 credits<br />
MATH 145 <strong>College</strong> Algebra & Trigonometry (Mathematics Elective) ................................................. 4 credits<br />
Science Elective with Lab .................................................................................................. 4 credits<br />
Fine Arts or Humanities Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits<br />
Economics or Political Science Elective ............................................................................. 3 credits<br />
Psychology or Sociology Elective ....................................................................................... 3 credits
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