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Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts (LIBA)
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
The Liberal Arts program provides the first two years of a traditional liberal arts curriculum. Most CCRI students who enroll in this program plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
The Liberal Arts program offers students the opportunity of acquiring a perspective on world affairs, human relationships and language, while developing essential skills in critical reading, organization, effective writing, analysis and research. Students who successfully complete this program and/or a Liberal Arts concentration receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.
Concentrations: Students may concentrate in: English, Foreign Languages, History, Mathematics, Philosophy or Psychology. See the following pages for concentration requirements. The concentration requirements are featured on this page.
Program Requirements: In order to earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Liberal Arts, students must complete a total of 60 credits. Of these 60 credits, 41 or 44 must be earned in the distribution described below:
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010* | Composition 1 OR | 3 |
| ENGL 2015 | Composition II for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| Literature | Recommended that Liberal Arts candidates take two literature courses | 3-6 |
| MATH 1430 AND 1450 OR MATH 1430 AND 1470 OR MATH 1430 AND 1472 OR MATH 1430 AND 1475 |
Math requirements may be fulfilled by any sequence of math courses EXCEPT MATH 0500, 0600, 0700, 1410, 1420, 1600 and 1620 which CANNOT be used to fulfill math requirements | 6 |
| Science | Take 2 courses from the following: ASTR 1010, 1020, BIOL 1010, 1020, 1001, 1002, 1060, CHEM 1000, 1030, 1100, 1010, GEOL 1010, 1020, OCEN 1010 AND 1030 (both required), PHYS 1000, 1030, 1040 (Sequence recommended) | 8 |
| HIST AND Social Science |
Select 6 credits in sequential history e.g.
HIST 1010 and 1020 or HIST 1210 and 1220 AND 3 credits in: Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, Geography |
9 |
| Foreign Language** AND Fine Arts |
Select 2 sequential foreign language courses
AND at east one course from: Art, Music, Drama, |
9-12 |
| Electives+ | Select courses from any instructional program | 16-19 |
Total Program Credits..........................................................................................60
* English - Placement Test required. Those required to take ENGL 1005 will then have to take ENGL 1010. (ENGL 1005 may be used as elective credit)
+ Electives vary based on concentration choice
** Foreign Language/ Fine Arts - Basic spoken and specialized introductory foreign language courses do not fulfill or substitute for required foreign language credits at the elementary level. A student may begin a new language or continue a language started in secondary school. Students should consult an advisor to be sure they choose the correct course level. Intermediate foreign language courses 2010-2020 will normally satisfy the language requirements of transfer institutions that require six credits of language at the intermediate level.
Liberal Arts > CONCENTRATIONS
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Students interested in pursuing a Liberal Arts concentration should contact the appropriate academic department about transfer and career opportunities.
Students may complete the degree program as described previously or may select an area of study in which to concentrate. Concentrations require the study of five three-credit courses (15 credit hours) in the selected discipline. Additional required or recommended courses are selected from among the electives offered as part of the Liberal Arts program. These concentrations emphasize course work typically required in the freshman and sophomore years of bachelor’s degree programs.
English (LAEN)
The English concentration prepares a student for advanced study at the baccalaureate level as an English major or as a second major. It provides an exceptional foundation in the development of writing, critical thinking, critical reading, oral communication and literature analysis. This is an excellent program for those pursuing a career in educational institutions, writing, business and industry, film studies, art, communications, pre-law, advertising, sports communications, journalism or library work. Students are encouraged to declare their English concentration and seek advising and counseling by contacting the English Department.
Required Courses
Students concentrating in English should take the following courses:
- ENGL 2050 - Introduction to Literary Theory & Criticism - 3 credits
Any pair of 2 courses (6 credits) from:
(Note: Pairs of courses should be taken sequentially).
- Both ENGL 1020 - Nineteenth Century American Literature
AND ENGL 2020 - Twentieth Century American Literature - Both ENGL 1030 - British Literature I
AND ENGL 2030 - British Literature II - Both ENGL 1040 - World Literature to the Sixteenth Century
AND ENGL 2040 - World Literature from the Sixteenth Century
3 courses (9 credits). Students must take 3
additional transferable courses
selected from above or the list below (check with English Dept. coordinator.
Some courses transfer as electives; others transfer as English courses).:
- ENGL 1200, 1230, 1250, 1260, 1290, 1370, 1430,
2200, 1210 & 2210**, 1220, 1280, 1310.
**Note: ENGL 1210 & 2210 count as one 3-credit transfer course
Foreign Languages (LAFL)
The Foreign Language concentration prepares students for advanced study at the bachelor’s degree level and provides an excellent foundation in the foreign language.
Required Courses
Students concentrating in Foreign Language should take the following 5 courses as 15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
Students beginning language studies at CCRI or who have
experience below the intermediate college level should select:
- 1010 OR 1030*, 1020 OR 1040*, 2010 2020, and an elementary
level course (1010, 1030, 1020 or 1040) in a language different
from the language of the student’s concentration.
(Note: *1010 and 1020 - 5 contact hours, 1030 and 1040 - 3 contact hours)
Students who are continuing to study a language begun in
high school should select:
- 2010, 2020, 2210, 2220 and an elementary level course
(1010, 1030, 1020 or 1040) in a language different from the
language of the student’s concentration
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- HIST 1010, 1020, ARTS 1220, 1330
History (LAHI)
Required Courses
Students concentrating in History should take the following 5 courses as 15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
- HIST 1010 AND 1020 OR
HIST 1210 AND 1220
AND any 3 courses (9 credits) from:
- HIST 1020, 1210, 1220, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2241, 2250, 2260, 2270, 2275
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- ARTS 1220, 1330, ENGL 1200, PHIL 1010, POLS 1000
Mathematics (LAMA)
The mathematics concentration prepares students for advanced study in mathematics at the bachelor’s degree level. The concentration also provides an excellent foundation in mathematics or any related fields requiring a strong mathematics background.
Required Courses
Students concentrating in Mathematics should take
15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
Note: Completion of the Math Placement Test is required
before registration in the first math course.
Courses typically taken freshman and sophomore year in
a Bachelor’s Degree Program:
- MATH 1900, 1910, 1920, 2910, 2990
Students who begin studying math at CCRI and may transfer
to a Bachelor’s Degree Program should select:
- MATH 1430 AND one of the following:
- MATH 1450, 1472, 1470, 1475, 1200, 1210, 1900
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- MATH 1550, 1510
Philosophy (LAPH)
Required Courses
Students concentrating in Philosophy should take 15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
- PHIL 1010, PHIL 2040
AND 3 additional courses selected from:
- PHIL 2020, 2030, 2070, 2080, 2090
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- ENGL 1200, HIST 1010, MUSC 1100, MATH 1472
Psychology (LAPS)
The concentration in psychology provides students with an opportunity to prepare for advanced study at the bachelor’s degree level. In addition, the concentration provides an excellent foundation in behavioral science. Courses typically required in the freshman and sophomore year of bachelor’s degree programs in psychology are emphasized.
Required Courses
Students concentrating in Psychology should take 15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
- PSYC 2010, 2020, 2030, 2110, 2120
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- MATH 1475, BIOL 1001
Sociology (LASO)
Required Courses
Students concentrating in Sociology should take 15 of the 16-19 required Elective credits as follows:
- SOCS 1010
AND 4 additional courses (12 credits) from:
- SOCS 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2070, 2080, 2110, 2300, 2310
Additional Courses Recommended but not required as Electives:
- ENGL 1200, MATH 1475, POLS 1000, PHIL 1010
