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.

 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 from Mode 5, at least 1 must be a lab course.
OR
Choose one of the following sequences:
BIO* 121 and 122; or CHE* 121
and CHE* 122; or PHY* 121
and PHY* 122; or PHY* 221 and PHY* 222		 7-8
Gen Ed Social Science -- Choose one:
ANT* 101, PSY* 111, or SOC* 101   		3
      Subtotal: 22-25

 Liberal Arts and Science Requirements 

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
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 Subtotal: 24-26

 Electives

Elective   Liberal Arts and Science -- Choose 5 or
Liberal Arts and Science -- Choose 4 and
1 undesignated elective:
ANT*, ART*, AST*, BIO* (with the exception of BIO*            
112), CHE*, EAS*, ECN*, ENG* (with the exception
of ENG* 043, 066 and 093), EVS*, FRE*, GEO*,
GLG*, MET*, HIS*, HUM*, MAT* (with the exceptions
of MAT* 075, 095 and 096), MUS*, OCE*, PHL*,
PHY*, POL*, PSY*, SOC*, SPA*, THR* 		15
      Total Credits Required: 62-66
^ Note: The completion of three years of study in a single foreign language at the high school level fulfills the foreign language require ment 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).
If a student is able to wave the required 6-8 credits of a foreign language he/she must still take 6-8 credits in humanities or Liberal Arts courses.

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.
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.

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 201, ENG* 222, ANT* 105, MUS* 107, SOSC 201, HIS* 214, HIS* 218, SOC* 220

Women's Studies

In combination with the A.A. degree requirements, students who are interested in a 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

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Division of Liberal Arts: 860-512-2663

Source: 2007-2008 Course Catalog

Last Update: February 21 2008
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2663