Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Liberal Arts, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.LIBERAL

Total Credit Hours: 60

Purpose: To provide a liberal arts education to students who wish to transfer to a four-year university or college and seek a baccalaureate degree. The Liberal Arts area of concentration provides a strong foundation in literature, philosophy, world languages, social science, and analytical and critical thinking skills, all of which prepare students for lifelong learning and social, cultural, and technological change. This area of concentration is designed to provide students with a broad-based liberal arts experience, enriching students’ understanding of the physical and social world. It is also a good preparation for students who aim, eventually, for graduate or professional schools. Students who want to broaden and enrich their education also will find the liberal arts area of concentration rewarding.

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Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1   OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1    (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics   MAT 135 - Statistics    Or more advanced level if qualified: MAT 137 - College Algebra    MAT 145 - Precalculus 1    MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus    MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2   MAT 202 - Linear Algebra    MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)    (Mathematics GER)	3 credit hours
Communications GER    (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement    Must select from list of approved general education Technology courses.	3 credit hours
World Languages Sequence   A World Languages Sequence  is 111 & 112 or 112 & 211 or 211 & 212 of the same language. Students are recommended to contact the department for guidance on transferability to four-year institutions and for placement above the 111 level based on previous language study.	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2    (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Lab Science GER	4 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER   Choose one of the following courses: HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations  HIS 113 - World Civilizations to 1500   HIS 114 - World Civilizations Since 1500    HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War   HIS 214 - African American History   Students planning to transfer to the B.A. in Humanities Program at UMGC should take HIS 111 or HIS 112.	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement    Must select from list of approved general education wellness courses.	3 credit hours
World Languages Sequence  A World Languages Sequence  is 111 & 112 or 112 & 211 or 211 & 212 of the same language. Students are recommended to contact the department for guidance on transferability to four-year institutions and for placement above the 111 level based on previous language study.	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG Sophomore Literature    (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Science GER	3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER    (other than HIS)	3 credit hours
ART 209 - History of Western Art 1	3 credit hours
PHL 111 - Introduction to Philosophy	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PHL 146 - Contemporary Moral Problems	3 credit hours
Choose one Music course of the following: MUS 100 - Music Appreciation  - 3 credit hours MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals   - 3 credit hours MUS 113 - Music Theory and Ear Training 1  - 4 credit hours MUS 114 - Music Theory and Ear Training 2   - 4 credit hours MUS 160 - History of Popular Music   - 3 credit hours MUS 165 - Highlights of Music History: Jazz   - 3 credit hours MUS 169 - Music, Power and Gender   - 3 credit hours MUS 213 - Music Theory and Ear Training 3  - 4 credit hours MUS 214 - Music Theory and Ear Training 4  - 4 credit hours MUS 260 - History of Music 1  - 3 credit hours MUS 261 - History of Music 2   - 3 credit hours MUS 262 - World Music: Music as Culture - 3 credit hours	3 credit hours
Electives No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives. If a 4-credit  Music course is selected in the Area of Concentration requirement above, only 7 credits of electives are required.	7-8 credit hours