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Program: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Option:  
Contact: See below
Award: Associate of Arts
Credits Required: 63

PURPOSE:
The Associate of Arts degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences is designed to meet transfer requirements for a variety of possible majors at four-year institutions. The flexibility of this program makes it an ideal choice for students preparing for most careers requiring graduate or professional training, as well as for those interested in the liberal arts and sciences.

PROGRAM:
Within the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program are several suggested Areas of Emphasis which reflect a pattern of courses for students wishing to concentrate in Biology, Chemistry, Fine Arts, Humanities, Performing arts, Mathematics, and Social Science. However, the courses listed under these Areas of Emphasis are not required for graduation unless designated as Liberal Arts and Sciences Program Requirements as listed below. The student should become familiar with the requirements of the intended transfer institution and consult an advisor in making specific course selections. The College's transfer advisor can provide additional information regarding the transfer requirements of institutions within the University of Maryland system.

AREA OF EMPHASIS CONTACT PERSON:
BIOLOGY..............................Mr. Gregory Farley
CHEMISTRY...........................Mr. Gregory Farley
COMMUNICATION………………….....Dr. Shirley Maase
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS ……...Ms. Anita Tecce
HUMANITIES.............................Ms. Anita Tecce
MATHEMATICS......................Mrs. Donna Andrew
SOCIAL SCIENCE........................Dr. Herb Ziegler

Program Requirements:

Course Credits
Fall I
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.) 3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.) 1
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 4
SOC SCI Social Science Electives (Liberal Arts) 3
Spring I
COM REQ Communications Requirement (G. Ed.) 3
ENG 102 Introduction to Literature (G. Ed.) 3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 4
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.) 3
SOC SCI Social Science Electives (Liberal Arts) 3
Fall II
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
LIT Literature Electives (Liberal Arts) 3
SOC SCI Social Science Electives (Liberal Arts) 3
Spring II
FA Fine Arts Electives (Liberal Arts) 3
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
FREE Electives (3 cr) 3
IDC 201 The Nature of Knowledge (G. Ed.) 3

(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement

Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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