Academic Advising:

Programs of Study

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 27-29 To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

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	Mathematics	Social Science	Science
Fine Arts	Art	Intermediate Algebra	Anthropology	Biology
Communication	Digital Arts	Math for the Liberal Arts	Economics	Chemistry
English	Music	Elementary Statistics and Probability	Geography	Environmental Science
Languages	Theatre	College Algebra with Technology	History	Physical and Earth Sciences
Philosophy		Pre-calculus	Political Science	Physics
		Calculus I	Psychology
		Calculus II	Social Science
			Sociology

Please note:

ENG*101 Composition does not satisfy the Humanities or Liberal Arts requirement.
COM*101 does not satisfy the Humanities requirement but does satisfy the Liberal Arts requirement.
MAT*095 does not satisfy the Mathematics requirement.
The following Communications courses do not satisfy the Humanities or Liberal Arts requirements

       o   COM*104               o   COM*283
       o   COM*131               o   COM*287
       o   COM*142               o   COM*293
       o   COM*153               o   COM*294
       o   COM*228               o   COM*295
       o   COM*231               o   COM*296
       o   COM*264

“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. Information is a prominent part of all facets of our modern society and lifestyle. As such, MxCC recognizes the importance of information literacy: the ability to understand, navigate, and use information effectively. Accordingly, MxCC has established competencies in information literacy that students should attain upon graduation. Specific outcomes include the ability to:

1. Recognize how information is generally organized and disseminated and how to access it.
2. Identify key resources for and effectively navigate information within specific disciplines.
3. Define a specific research topic and determine the nature and extent of the information needed for it.
4. Develop and implement an initial search strategy appropriate for a specific research need.
5. Assess the effectiveness of a search strategy and refine it as necessary.
6. Evaluate information and sources critically to determine if they are appropriate for use.
7. Identify and employ practices which are consistent with the ethical and legal uses of information.
8. Organize, synthesize, and communicate information effectively.

“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 understanding, 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 MxCC 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. Students who transfer in an ENG*101 equivalent course may use it to meet an “L” course requirement automatically. No other transfer courses will fulfill an “L” or “D” requirement without special evaluation.

“L” Courses

Course
Number   Course Title
ACC*272   Intermediate Accounting II
ANT*101   Introduction to Anthropology
BMG*204   Managerial Communications
BIO*212   Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO*235   Microbiology
BIO*260   Principles of Genetics
COM*155   History of Film I
COM*156   History of Film II
COM*173   Public Speaking
COM*226   Journalism I
ENG*101   Composition
ENG*102   Literature and Composition
ENG*200   Advanced Composition
ENG*202   Technical Writing
ENG*210   Fiction
ENG*211   Short Story
ENG*213   Poetry
ENG*214   Drama
ENG*218   Autobiography
ENG*220   Studies in American Literature
ENG*221   American Literature I
ENG*222   American Literature II
ENG*231   British Literature I
ENG*232   British Literature II
ENG*233   Shakespeare I
ENG*234   Shakespeare II
ENG*291   Mythology
ENG*298   Special Topics in English
ODD*103   Ophthalmic Dispensing II
PHL*101   Introduction to Philosophy
PHL*111   Ethics
PHL*151   World Religions
POL*102   Intro to Comparative Politics
PSY*201   Life Span Development
PSY*208   Psychology of Adult Development
PSY*245   Abnormal Psychology
PSY*251   Behavior Disorders of Children

“D” Courses

Course
Number   Course Title
ANT*205   Cultural Anthropology
ART*100   Art Appreciation
ART*101   Art History I
ART*102   Art History II
ART*103   Art History III
BIO*211   Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO*212   Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BMG*202   Principles of Management
CJS*101       Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJS*151       Criminal Justice Supervision and Administration
CJS*220       Criminal Investigation
CJS*225       Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership
CJS*250       Police Organization and Management
COM*154    Film Study and Appreciation
COM*155   History of Film I
COM*156   History of Film II
COM*255   Topics in Film
ECE*101   Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE*215   The Exceptional Learner
ECE*275   Child, Family, and School Relations
ECN*102   Principles of Microeconomics
ENG*211   Short Story
ENG*218   Autobiography
FRE*101   Elementary French I
FRE*102   Elementary French II
FRE*105   Elementary Conversational French I
FRE*106   Elementary Conversational French II
FRE*201   Intermediate French I
FRE*202   Intermediate French II
FRE*205   Intermediate Conversational French I
FRE*206   Intermediate Conversational French Ii
GEO*101   Introduction to Geography
HIS*101   Western Civilization I
HIS*102   Western Civilization II
HIS*201   United States History I
HIS*202   United States History II
HSE*101   Introduction to Human Services
HSE*116   Youth Advocacy and Community Organization
ITA*101       Elementary Italian I
ITA*102       Elementary Italian II
ITA*105       Elementary Conversational Italian I
ITA*106       Elementary Conversational Italian II
MUS*104   World Music
MUS*152   Drumming and Percussion Ensemble
PHL*151   World Religions
PHL*199   Topics in Philosophy
POL*102   Introduction to Comparative Politics
POL*103   Intro. to International Relations
POL*111   American Government
PSY*103   Introduction to Holistic Wellness
PSY*111   General Psychology I
PSY*201   Life Span Development
PSY*240   Social Psychology
PSY*245   Abnormal Psychology
SOC*101   Principles of Sociology
SOC*210   Sociology of the Family
SOC*212   Sociology of Women
SOC*213   Human Sexuality
SOC*241   Juvenile Delinquency
SPA*101   Elementary Spanish I
SPA*102   Elementary Spanish II
SPA*105   Elementary Conversational Spanish I
SPA*106   Elementary Conversational Spanish I
SPA*201   Intermediate Spanish I
SPA*202   Intermediate Spanish II
SPA*205   Intermediate Conversational Spanish I
SPA*206   Intermediate Conversational Spanish II
SSC*153   Women and Work

Advising

Students should consult advisors 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.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 27-29