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Program Description
The Liberal Studies degree
is designed for students interested in pursuing an academic program
focused on liberal studies and which will transfer to a four-year
university. After completing this program, students will be able to:
1. Communicate
effectively, including the ability to use writing to analyze and
interpret texts, data, and other resources, and to speak effectively in
diverse settings.
2. Understand and utilize
fundamental concepts of mathematics, science, and critical thinking to
analyze and solve problems, and to interpret quantitative and
qualitative data.
3. Effectively search for,
analyze, and utilize information resources as a tool for lifelong
learning.
4. Demonstrate a sense of
global awareness and an understanding of the values of people from
diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds, cultures, and
orientations.
5. Think critically and
utilize concepts and skills across a range of disciplines. Students in
the program work collaboratively with an academic advisor to plan a
course of study from an approved sequence of courses that enables them
to meet their goals. Upon completion, students may transfer to a
four-year program or seek employment. Final decisions on transferring
courses lie with the institution to which a student transfers and
depends on such factors as course grades and the student’s chosen major.
Curriculum
Requirements: 61
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Required
Courses: |
Credits |
Electives:
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Credits |
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ENG 101 College
Composition |
3 |
General Education
Electives Core I-IV |
26 |
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ENG 112
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
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GEN 100 College
Success Management |
1 |
Computer Literacy
– (CIS115 Computer Applications recommended) |
3
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PHI 102 Ethics in Contemporary
Society |
3 |
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SPE 101 Oral Communications |
3
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Open
Electives: |
3 |
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PSY101
Introduction to Psychology or SOC101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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General Education
Core III |
6 |
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Mathematics, General Education Core IV* |
3 |
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Lab
science, General Education Core IV |
4 |
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29 |
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*Students should plan on taking at least one math course after
MAT122/MAT127 (e.g. MAT 210, 227, or 251) in order to satisfy the math
requirements of many four-year colleges including the University of
Southern Maine
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