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Liberal Arts and Science, A.A. Degree
Program Design
The Liberal Arts and Science Associate of Arts 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.
At least 62 semester hours of credit are required in this program
General Education Requirements
ENG* 101 Composition 3
ENG* 200 Advanced Composition 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Gen Ed Choose one of the following:
MAT* 146, MAT* 165, MAT* 250,
or MAT* 222 3-5
Gen Ed Natural Science — Choose 2 of the following:
AST* 111, CHE* 111 or PHY* 110 or
BIO* 105 or GLG* 121
OR
Choose one of the following pairs:
BIO* 121 and 122; or CHE* 121
and CHE* 122; or PHY* 121
and PHY* 122; or PHY* 221 and PHY* 222 8
Gen Ed Social Science — Choose one
ANT* 101, PSY* 111, or SOC* 101 3
Liberal Arts and Science Requirements
Subtotal: 23-25
ENG* 110 Introduction to Literature 3
Choose one: ENG* 232, ENG* 263, ENG* 235, ENG* 221,
ENG* 222, ENG* 245, ENG* 246, or ENG* 262 3
Choose: ‡ Foreign Language 6-8
Philosophy Choose one of the following:
PHL* 101, PHL* 111, PHL* 131, or PHL* 151 3
History Choose one of the following:
HIS* 101 or HIS* 102 3
Choose one of the following:
HIS* 121, HIS* 122, HIS* 201, HIS* 202,
HIS* 215, HIS* 218, HIS* 224, HIS* 242,
HIS* 270, HIS* 272, HIS* 280, or HIS* 284 3
Choose one: ECN* 101, GEO* 101 or POL* 111 3
Subtotal: 24-26
Electives
Elective Liberal Arts and Science — Choose 5 or
Liberal Arts and Science — Choose 4 and 15
1 undesignated elective
Total Credits Required: 62-66
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will
1. Read, write and communicate analytically in forms that involve and
document outside sources.
2. Understand the major literary, artistic and philosophical features of
western and non-western cultures.
3. Define the concept and function of culture.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the major developments in western
civilization.
5. Understand world events in terms of social scientific theories and
paradigms.
6. Demonstrate the ability to conduct meaningful research.
7. Use mathematical tools and technology to create mathematical models.
8. Analyze and solve problems numerically, graphically and symbolically.
9. Use appropriate techniques to gather and analyze data.
10. Apply the scientific method to solving problems.
11. Understand and apply scientific principles.
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12. Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse peoples;
think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
13. Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate
level.
Students interested in pursuing an A.A. degree, (an Associate Degree of Arts)
in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an humanities or social science emphasis
such as: anthropology, economics, English, foreign languages, geography,
history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or speech communication
should contact Dr. Heather Ricker-Gilbert, Coordinator of Liberal
Arts and General Studies at hricker-gilbert@mcc.commnet.edu.
Students selecting Liberal Arts and Sciences as a major who have 15 credits
or fewer may be eligible to enroll in the Guaranteed Admissions Program
with the University of Connecticut. Check with the MCC Admissions Office or
Counseling Center for further information.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
‡ NOTE: 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 & 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).
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
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