Programs of Study

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Curricula

Guidelines for Fulfilling General Education/Liberal Arts Requirements
Each degree program in the College requires that a minimum of 33 percent of the courses be in the liberal arts.

The Liberal Arts include the broad categories of humanities, fine arts, social science, science, and mathematics. Any courses listed below will fulfill these requirements; however, please note exceptions.

• Humanities Fine Arts, Communications, English, Languages, Philosophy
• Fine Arts Art, Music, Theatre
• Mathematics Mathematics
• Social Science Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology Science Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physical and Earth Sciences, Physics

The following Communications courses do not satisfy the Humanities or Liberal Arts requirements.

“L” (Library) Course and “D” (Diversity) Course Requirements

An “L” course is one that requires some form of library project or research paper and includes a class session on information access by the library staff. “L” courses will be designated with an “L” in the course description section of this catalog.

A diversity or “D” course is designed to foster nderstanding, open-mindedness, and the valuing of others through an appreciation of human differences. This may include race, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, as well as class, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, or other considerations. “D” courses may take a comparative approach or focus on specific areas, especially those which have traditionally been underappreciated. “D” courses are designated with a “D” in the course description section of this catalog.

This requirement mandates that Middlesex students must have had two “L” courses and one “D” course by the time they have completed 60 credits. Students who transfer to MxCC with 30 credits or more are exempt from these requirements; if transferring with fewer than 30 credits, one “L” course and one “D” course are required.  

Advising

Advisors should be consulted about academic problems, changes in academic plans and graduation requirements.

Program or Course Changes

Students who wish to change programs should make this change in the Records Office.

Students who wish to substitute courses in a program must complete the request form available in the Office of the Dean of Learning and Student Development, and secure approval from both their advisor and the chairperson of the division in which the program is administered.

Course changes are permitted during the first full week of classes on a space‑available basis, and with the permission of the Records Office. Course changes after this point require permission of the instructor and must be reported to the Records Office.

Course Load

All students should select course loads appropriate for their academic abilities and their employment responsibilities. A full‑time course load usually consists of 15 semester hours but no less than 12 hours. Students who wish to take more than 17 credits must have their advisor’s recommendation and the approval of the Dean of Learning and Student Development.

Associate Degrees

The degrees of Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) are awarded by the Board of Trustees to qualifying candidates.

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to provide students with broad general knowledge as a basis for transfer to four‑year programs at other colleges and universities. Programs emphasize the humanities and science disciplines and highlight courses in language, math and the social sciences.

Students are encouraged to inquire about transfer information with colleges of their choice.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) curriculum is designed to provide students with a general education which includes courses in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, math and science. Some programs include required courses in skill areas designed to prepare students for immediate employment in a variety of careers, while others list broad elective categories which assist students to transfer to four‑year colleges or universities.

TRACKS. Some programs have two or even three tracks. A program track might be thought of as an emphasis or as a major within a major. A student completing two program tracks in the same program will receive only one diploma. The transcript will indicate that course work was concentrated in one or more program tracks.

Cross-Registration of Students Among Connecticut Colleges and Universities

Per agreement between the Connecticut Community Colleges, the Connecticut State University System, and the University of Connecticut, students may take select courses at any other state institution if such courses are not offered at the student’s home institution. Please see your advisor or a counselor for additional information.

Transfer Programs

With proper planning, Middlesex students are able to transfer credits to most public and private colleges and universities both in and out of Connecticut. Because requirements of four-year institutions vary, students planning to transfer should confer with their academic advisor or a counselor early in their academic career to ensure proper course selection.

Students planning to transfer can examine a collection of college catalogs or utilize transfer software in the Career Development & Counseling Center. Students can also take advantage of the Transfer Fair sponsored by the Career Development and Counseling Center held each fall, as well as individual transfer visits from college representatives.

Middlesex has a number of specific transfer articulation agreements with public and private colleges and universities including the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut State University system. These agreements provide students with specific course equivalencies on a program basis. Information about course selection and program planning for transfer to these colleges is available in the Career Development and Counseling Center, Founders Hall, Room 121, 860-343-5826.