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ACE: Academic and
Career Engagement
ACE 100-Advanced Reading
for Composition (2)
Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in EN 70 or EN 75)
OR [(EN 51 or EN 52) and EN 61] OR (appropriate scores
on the reading and writing placement tests) OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73); Corequisite: EN 101
Provides supplemental reading and writing support
for students co-enrolled in English Composition (EN
101). The course targets critical reading strategies
necessary for success in EN 101 and other college-
level courses that require intensive reading. Students
are guided to become independent readers capable
of engaging in rigorous academic conversations.
ACE 101-Academic Engagement Seminar (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 OR
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces first-year students to current, real-
world issues as they advance their critical thinking,
communication, and research skills. Students will
explore questions of local, national, and global
significance through multicultural contexts, while
building relationships with their classmates,
instructor, and other college personnel. Additionally,
students will use campus resources and co-
curricular events to enhance their educational
experience and foster their college success.
ACE 102-College Success Tools (1)
Prerequisites: EN 70 OR (EN 50 and EN 51) OR
(ESL 94 and ESL 97) OR (ESL 70 and ESL 71)
Introduces students to tools, strategies, and
resources designed to help build stronger academic
foundations and make informed choices that will lead
to college success. Students will plan their academic
path, improve their study habits, and connect to
campus and online resources to enhance their
educational experience and achieve their goals.
ACE 110-Career Assessment and Planning (3)
Prerequisites: EN 70 OR (EN 50 and EN 51) OR
(ESL 94 and ESL 97) OR (ESL 70 and ESL 71)
Develops critical methods needed to make a
satisfying career decision based on research and
goal setting strategies that lead to personal and
professional success. Students will acquire the
skills needed to make informed choices abut their
education and career. Students will evaluate their
strengths, values, interests, and personality in order
to identify possible career options. Students will
learn techniques for researching career options
and making decisions about their future while
creating a learning/career portfolio upon which
they can build throughout their college career.
ACE 111A-Choosing a Major or Career (1)
Provides tools and support for students to
explore career options, majors, and credentials.
Students will identify their own strengths, values,
and interests and will prepare an academic
plan to help them identify a course of study
appropriate to their desired outcomes.
ACE 111B-Job Search and
Workplace Basics (1)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Develops key strategies to help students find
satisfying work. Students will learn how to connect
their employment objectives to their education and
work experience. Topics include resume writing,
interviewing, job search skills, and workplace basics.
ACE 140-Introduction to Leadership (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Examines leadership through an analysis of various
leadership qualities and styles in the fields of
business, government, the law, and the military.
By utilizing a wide variety of sources, including
readings, films, and experiential exercises, students
will explore the concept of leadership as well as
developing/improving their own leadership skills.
ACE 201H-Honors Applied
Leadership & Research (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors Coordinator
Provides returning Honors students with
the opportunity to serve as peer mentors or
leaders of first-year Honors students as they
explore current, real-world issues and further
advance their critical thinking, communication,
and research skills. Students will develop and
explore questions of local, national, and global
significance through multicultural contexts
while building relationships with the instructor,
classmates, and other college personnel. Students
will refine research and presentation skills in
preparation for academic conferences.
ACE 250-Global Scholar Experience (3)
• Gen Ed Emerging Issues; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 101
Develop cultural competency through short-term
study abroad using a ‘learn, travel, teach’model.
The pre-trip component will introduce the concept
of cultural competency, elements of culture,
and an overview of the destination country’s/ies’
culture(s). During the study abroad portion, daily
journaling or blogging will record and analyze the
travel experience. Post-trip, a multimedia cultural
competency project will be completed with faculty
supervision and presented to an audience. Students
who successfully complete all course requirements
will be awarded a Global Scholar Certificate.
AN: Anthropology
AN 101-Introduction to Anthropology (3)
• Gen Ed Anthropology; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents general patterns of the development
of human culture and the basic principles of
social anthropology and ethnology. Provides field
work experience and emphasizes concepts of
the modern practical views of anthropology.
AN 103-Introduction to Archeology (3)
• Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Emphasizes archaeological tools, methods,
interests and interpretations. Techniques of
recording, preserving and organizing data will
be practiced. Involves scouting of sites, test
diggings and research of the known historical
past. Provides a field study of the area.
AR: Art
AR 100-Introduction to the Creative Arts (3)
• Gen Ed Arts; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces students to the areas of visual arts,
dance, music, and theater through an exploration
of representative works with a global perspective.
The study of the creative arts will develop
critical appreciation for the arts, enhance self-
expression, and provide a better understanding
of the human experience. Attendance at an art
exhibition and two different live performances
is required. The course meets the Maryland state
approved Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
AR 101-Two Dimensional Art and Design (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites:
EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR
(ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Investigates the concepts and principles
of two-dimensional visual design using
black and white through a series of design
exercises of increasing complexity.
AR 102-Three Dimensional Art and Design (3)
Prerequisite: AR 101
Builds on the design concepts of AR 101. Explores the
principles of visual organization and communication
using color and three-dimensional form.