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*Students who enroll in MUSC 172, MUSC 173, MUSC 272, or MUSC 273 as their
Applied Music major instrument should consult with the Music Program Manager
for a substitute elective.
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Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.Theatre
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Offers students an opportunity to experience theater on a variety of levels,
enabling them to participate as theatrical apprentices, to transfer to a four-year
theater program, or to obtain an Associate of Arts degree.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list)
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
(One lab course required)
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course)
1
Concentration Courses
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting their courses.
Complete the following courses:
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre (3)
THEA 102 Introduction to Acting (3)
THEA 121 Stagecraft (3)
THEA 202 Advanced Acting (3) 12
Choose one Arts & Humanities course from Art, Communications,
English, Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Languages, Music,
Philosophy, or Theatre
3
Music
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Offers students concentrated training in music theory and practical applicaiton to
prepare them for acceptance and transfer into 4-year music degree programs, to
obtain an Associate of Arts degree, or to pursue individual musical directions.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list)
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list,
MUSC 201 recommended)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course)
1
Concentration Courses
MUSC 111 Music Theory I
3
MUSC 112 Music Theory II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MUSC 211 Music Theory III
3
MUSC 212 Music Theory IV
3
MUSC 106 Ear Training and Musicianship I
1
MUSC 107 Ear Training and Musicianship II
1
MUSC 206 Ear Training and Musicianship III
1
MUSC 207 Ear Training and Musicianship IV
1
Ensemble (must complete two 100-level and two 200-level courses)
4
Choose from the following 100-level and 200-level courses:
MUSC 117, MUSC 118, MUSC 119, MUSC 120, MUSC 121, MUSC 122,
MUSC 123, MUSC 124, MUSC 217, MUSC 218, MUSC 219, MUSC 220,
MUSC 221, MUSC 222, MUSC 223, MUSC 224
Applied Music (major instrument)
4
Class Piano*
MUSC 151 Class Piano I
1
MUSC 152 Class Piano II
1
MUSC 251 Class Piano III
1
MUSC 252 Class Piano IV
1
Health and Exercise Sciences
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Sciences
(Transfer)
Designed for students wishing to further their career goals in the health, fitness,
physical education, and coaching fields. This program of study prepares students
to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education
courses and selected PE/Health & Nutrition courses. High school preparation for
this option should include algebra, biology, and chemistry.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(PSYC 101 General Psychology recommended)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) (EDPS 210*
Human Growth & Development recommended)
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I
4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I
4
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(PHED 152 satisfies this requirement)
Concentration Courses
PHED 170 Introduction to Health and Exercise Sciences
PHED 170 offered in the Fall semester only
3
PHED 165 Fitness for Living
3
PHED 152 Methods of Fitness & Conditioning
1
PHED 150 Methods of Strength Training
1
NUTR 102 Nutrition in a Changing World, or
NUTR 200 Principles and Application of Nutrition
3
HLTH 150 Health Education
3
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Electives
13
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
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A.A. or A.S. Degree (Transfer)
Designed for students who plan to go on to a four-year school and major in one
of the traditional arts and sciences subjects.
Students may not choose Arts &
Sciences as a major but should select an Area of Concentration within Arts
& Sciences.
Students should consult with an advisor as early as possible to ensure
that all or most of their course credits will transfer to the four-year institution of
their choice.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the University
of Maryland System.
http://www.acaff.usmh.usmd.edu/artweb/index.html.• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
(Electives must be from two disciplines)
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list)
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Elective satisfies this requirement)
Departmental Requirements
Additional required and elective credits to meet requirements
of each Area of Concentration
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Students should check with an advisor before selecting
one of the following concentrations: Health and
Exercise Sciences or Pre-Health Professions
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Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.