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Liberal Arts |
Introduction
Program Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social Sciences
Language and Fine Arts
Elective credits
LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS
English Concentration
Foreign Languages Concentration
History Concentration
Mathematics Concentration
Philosophy Concentration
Psychology Concentration
Sociology Concentration
Urban Affairs Option
The Liberal Arts Program
provides the first two years of the 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. Concentration
options are available in the following disciplines: English, foreign languages,
history, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, sociology. See the following pages
for more complete descriptions.
Students who successfully complete this program and/or a Liberal Arts concentration
receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.
| ASTR - 1010 | BIOL - 1060 | OCEN 1010 AND 1030 (NEED BOTH) | |
| ASTR - 1020 | CHEM - 1000 | PHYS - 1000 | |
| BIOL - 1010 | CHEM - 1030 | PHYS - 1030 | |
| BIOL - 1020 | CHEM - 1100 | PHYS - 1040 | |
| BIOL - 1001 | GEOL - 1010 | ||
| BIOL - 1002 | GEOL - 1020 |
sociology political science psychology economics philosophy geography
art
music
dramaA 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 which require six credits of language at the intermediate level.
It is recommended that Liberal Arts students take at least two fine arts courses (art, music, drama).
Total Required Course Credits 41/44
- To bring to 60 the total number of credits needed to earn an Associate in Arts Degree, students may choose courses from any instructional program in the College, including arts and sciences, the occupational, paraprofessional, computer studies (COMI only), and technical areas, and allied health, provided the courses they choose are taken for college credit, all prerequisites are completed and space is available. This includes LIBA 1010 and LIBA 1020 Cooperative Work Experience I and II.
Elective Credits 16 or 19
Total Credits for Liberal Arts Degree 60
Note to Full-Time Students: It is recommended that full-time students take a minimum of 15 credits each semester.
English History Philosophy Sociology Foreign Languages Mathematics Psychology
Students may complete the degree program as described on the previous page 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 will be 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 baccalaureate programs.
Students interested in pursuing one of the options should contact the appropriate
academic department about transfer and career opportunities.
The English concentration prepares students for advanced study at the baccalaureate level and provides an excellent foundation in English composition and literature.
Required Courses:
In addition to the English requirements for the Liberal Arts program, (ENGL 1010 - Composition I, ENGL 2015 - Composition II for Liberal Arts, and one literature course), the following courses are required to complete the concentration:
ENGL 1020 – Nineteenth Century American Literature and ENGL 2020 – Twentieth
Century American Literature
OR
ENGL 1040 – World Literature to the Sixteenth Century and ENGL 2040 – World
Literature from the Sixteenth Century
OR
ENGL 1030 – British Literature I and ENGL 2030 – British Literature II
In addition, a student must take three additional transferable courses selected from the following:
ENGL 1200 - Introduction to Literature ENGL 1220 - Introduction to Poetry ENGL 1260 - Readings in Shakespeare ENGL 1280 - Dramatic Literature ENGL 1430 - Creative Writing ENGL 2200 - Children's Literature
The foreign language concentration prepares students for advanced study at the
baccalaureate level and provides an excellent foundation in the foreign language.
Required Courses:
The following five courses (15 credits) are required to complete the
concentration:
Students who begin language studies at CCRI or who have experience below the intermediate collegiate level:
1010 (1030)* Elementary I
1020 (1040)* Elementary II
2010 Intermediate I
2020 Intermediate II
An elementary level course (1010, 1030, 1020 or 1040) in a language different
from the language of the student's concentration.
Students who continue studying a language begun in high school:
2010 Intermediate I
2020 Intermediate II
2210 Advanced Conver. & Comp. I
2220 Advanced Conver. & Comp II
An elementary level course (1010, 1030, 1020 or 1040) in a language different from the language of the student's concentration
In addition, the student must complete the category requirements of the Liberal
Arts program.
Recommended Courses:
In addition, the following courses are highly recommended but are not required:
HIST 1010 Survey of Western Civilization I
HIST 1020 Survey of Western Civilization II
ARTS 1220 Survey of Modern Art
ARTS 1330 Survey of Ancient Art
*1010 and 1020 courses consist of five contact hours, 1030 and 1040 consist of three contact hours
Required Courses:
The following courses are required to complete the concentration:
HIST 1010 Survey of Western Civilization I and,
HIST 1020 Survey of Western Civilization II
ORHIST 1210 History of the United States to 1877 and,
HIST 1220 History of the United States from 1877
In addition a student must take three additional courses selected from the following:
HIST 1010 History of Western Civilization I
HIST 1020 History of Western Civilization II
HIST 1210 History of United States to 1877
HIST 1220 History of United States from 1877
HIST 2010 Survey in the History of American Women
HIST 2241 America's Experience in Vietnam
HIST 2250 History of Black America
HIST 2260 A Survey of East Asian Civilization
Recommended Courses:
The following courses are strongly recommended:
ARTS 1220 Survey of Modern Art
ENGL 1200 Introduction to Literature
POLS 1000 Introduction to Government and Politics
ARTS 1330 Survey of Ancient Art
PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy
The mathematics concentration prepares a student for advanced study in
mathematics at the baccalaureate level. The concentration also provides an
excellent foundation in mathematics or any related fields requiring a strong
mathematics background.
Required Courses:
Fifteen credits are required to complete the concentration.
Completion of the math placement test is required before registration in the
initial math course.
Courses typically taken freshman and sophomore year for the baccalaureate level mathematics major:
MATH 1900 Pre-Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
MATH 1920 Calculus II
MATH 2910 Calculus III
MATH 2990 Advanced Engineering MathematicsStudents who begin studying math at CCRI and may continue at baccalaureate level:
MATH 1430 Math for Liberal Arts
Choose one of the following:
MATH 1450 Development of the Number System
MATH 1472 History of Mathematics
MATH 1470 Topics in Math
MATH 1475 Statistics for Social Sciences
MATH 1200 College Algebra
MATH 1210 College Trigonometry
MATH 1900 Pre-Calculus
Recommended Courses:
The following courses are highly recommended but are not required:
MATH 1550 Statistics I
MATH 1510 Scientific Programming
Required Courses:
The following courses are required to complete the concentration:
PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2040 Logic
In addition a student must take three additional courses selected from the following:
PHIL 2020 Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 2030 Ethics
PHIL 2070 Honors Course in American Thought
PHIL 2080 Honors Seminar, Philosophies of Human Nature
PHIL 2090 Honors Course in Selected Topics in Philosophy
Recommended Courses:
The following courses are strongly recommended:
ENGL 1200 Introduction to Literature
HIST 1010 Survey of Western Civilization I
MATH 1472 History of Mathematics
MUSC 1100 The Creative Process in the Arts
The concentration in psychology provides students with an opportunity to prepare
for advanced study at the baccalaureate level. In addition, the concentration
provides an excellent foundation in behavioral science. Courses typically
required in the freshman and sophomore year for the baccalaureate level
psychology major are emphasized.
Required Courses:
The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the concentration:
PSYC 2010 General Psychology
PSYC 2020 Social Psychology
PSYC 2030 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2110 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 2120 Foundations of Psychological Research
In addition the student must complete the category requirements of the Liberal Arts Program.
Recommended Courses:
In addition, the following courses are highly recommended but are not
required:
MATH 1475 Statistics for the Social Sciences
BIOL 1001 Organismal
Required Course:
The following course is required to complete the concentration:
SOCS 1010 General Sociology
In addition the student must take four additional courses selected from the following:
SOCS 2020 Marriage and Family
SOCS 2040 Cultural Diversity
SOCS 2050 Social Problems
SOCS 2070 Sociology of African-American Religions
SOCS 2110 Introduction to Anthropology
SOCS 2300 Criminology
SOCS 2310 Penology
Recommended Courses:
The following courses are strongly recommended:
ENGL 1200 Introduction to Literature
MATH 1475 Statistics for the Social Sciences
POLS 1000 Introduction to Government and Politics
PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy
Note to Full-Time Students: It is recommended that full-time students take a minimum of 15 credits each semester.
This option is designed to provide, during the first and second years of college, a general introduction to contemporary urban affairs as viewed from a number of disciplines. The student who completes this option can transfer to a four-year college with an Associate in Arts Degree, and most credits earned are acceptable. For the student who transfers to University of Rhode Island, all credits will be accepted provided the criteria cited in the social science course recommendations outlined in the Liberal Arts Program are satisfied. Contact the Social Sciences Department.
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