Montgomery County Community College

Liberal Studies AS

Purpose

The College has made every effort to design curricula to meet the needs of students and the community. Some transfer students who desire to complete two years of work at the College cannot commit themselves to a specific curriculum. For students in this category, the College will award an Associate of Science in Liberal Studies degree after completion of 60 semester credits with a 2.0 grade point average or higher.

It is important that transfer students working toward this degree consult with their academic advisor and/or counselor when planning a course schedule. Students who wish to transfer after graduation from this program must plan course selection carefully so that maximum transferability of credits occurs. Counselors are available to help concerning transfer issues.

The Liberal Studies program is designed to offer sufficient flexibility so that students who enter college with uncertain goals may take courses which are accepted in transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Program Objectives

The common objectives for students in the Liberal Studies Curriculum include the development of:

• vocational and/or transfer goals.
• a college level proficiency in all completed course work.
• a proficiency in using mathematical, reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills.
• individual and societal values and attitudes.
• a positive attitude toward meaningful lifelong learning.
• problem-solving skills.
• an aesthetic awareness and appreciation.
• an understanding of governments, economics, science and technology in both a global and local context so that informed judgments and decisions can be made.

Core Curriculum
Liberal Studies (A.S.)
(Basic Requirements: 36 Credits)

Humanities

Rationale: to develop a humanizing influence in the student by the acquisition of a broad base of knowledge and the cultivation of intellectual skills; to develop wise use of these intellectual skills; to promote aesthetic sensibility.

Requirements: 12 credits

1. 6 credits - ENG 101 and ENG 102
   and
2. 6 credits chosen from two different disciplines:

Science/Math/Cmputer Skills

1. One lab science course from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics
2. One Mathematics course (MAT 103 or higher)
3. One course from either Science, Mathematics, or
   Computer Science

Social Science

1. 3 credits - HIS 103, HIS 105, or HIS 107
2. 3 credits - History
3. 3 credits - Economics, Geography, or Political Science
4. 3 credits - Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology

Physical Education/Health

1. 2 credit hours

Electives

1. 24 credit hours

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 60