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Communication
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Designed for students interested in all fields stressing human interaction.
In addition to communication courses, a broad range of social science and
humanities courses are recommended. The area of concentration is designed to
prepare the student to transfer to a four-year institution.
• 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
Communication 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 - one Arts &
Humanities course from Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, English, Languages, or
Philosophy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
COMM 101 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
COMM 103 Public Speaking (3)
COMM 105 Small Group Communication (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) (3)
COMM 201 Foundations of Communication Theory (3)
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting their electives. Depending on the transfer institution, recommended
electives may include: COMM 107, electives in the Social Sciences, English, Film
& Video, or World Language disciplines.
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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.
English
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Offers a variety of literature, writing, and language classes for students pursuing a
course of study in English or related fields for transfer to a four-year university.
• 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)
(recommend PHIL 101 or PHIL 105) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communication 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
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
ENGL 102 English Composition & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Choose three courses (please consult an advisor): . . . . . . . . . .
9
ENGL 201 British Literature Anglo-Saxon Period through the
Eighteenth Century
ENGL 202 British Literature Eighteenth Century through the Present
ENGL 203 American Literature Pre-Colonial through the Civil War Periods
ENGL 204 American Literature Civil War Period through the Present
ENGL 205 World Literature through 1650 C.E.
ENGL 206 World Literature 1650 C.E. through the Present
ENGL 210 Creative Writing
ENGL 212 Journalism
ENGL 216 The Short Story
ENGL 219 Technical Writing
ENGL 226 Film as Literature
ENGL 227 Multiculturalism and Literature: Borders, Boundaries,
and Belonging
ENGL 230 African-American Literature
ENGL 231 English Language Studies
ENGL 241 Journalism Publication Practicum
Choose one Arts & Humanities course from Art, Communication, English,
Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Languages, Music,
Philosophy, or Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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