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Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts degree is representative of the first two years of a bachelor degree program. Students will find the program flexible enough to tailor their program of study to their individual needs and interests. A variety of choices exists for students to explore content areas in arts and sciences:

• English: writing courses, literature and oral communications
• Social Science: anthropology, economics, history, geography, political science, psychology and sociology
• Foreign Language: American Sign Language, French, German and Spanish
• Humanities: courses in western civilization, literature, philosophy, communications and creative writing
• Fine Arts: drawing, painting, and photography
• Math: traditional theoretical and applied courses
• Science: biological sciences, chemistry, earth science and physics

Students wishing to focus their liberal arts studies in a specific discipline are able to concentrate their elective credits in that discipline. Each student's program is developed in consultation with a Liberal Arts faculty advisor.

Program Mission

The primary objective of the Liberal Arts Degree program is transfer. The Associate of Arts degree program provides a solid foundation in arts and sciences, allowing students to transfer with confidence to baccalaureate programs at four-year colleges and universities.

Program Goal/Objectives

The Liberal Arts Program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the following areas:

• Human Relationship Skills: The application of values, collaboration skills, standards, and ethical judgment required for personal and professional interaction.
• Communication Skills: The ability to express ideas and share knowledge in a clear, focused, and organized manner.
• Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in a logical and coherent manner.
• Global Perspectives: The ability to examine a concept in contexts and from perspectives other than one’s own.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The application of computational methods and numerical data interpretation to solve problems.
• Scientific Processes: The application of scientific methods to gain knowledge and examine the laws, theories, and processes of physical and biological phenomena.
• Technical Skills: The theoretical and applied knowledge for career entry and continued professional development.
• Study Skills: The application of strategies, resources, and attitudes to find solutions and gain knowledge.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Liberal Arts program must meet college admission requirements; no specific program requirements apply.

Transfer Policy

Courses will be considered for transfer to the Liberal Arts program under the following conditions:

• The college’s minimum grade requirement is met.
• Science, English Composition, math, and foreign language coursework must be completed no more than 10 years prior to acceptance into the Liberal Arts program.
• The English Composition course proposed for transfer must be college- level, including a research paper. The 10-year stipulation may be waived under the following conditions
  • Placement into ENGL110 on the Accuplacer Placement Test
    OR
  • Permission of English department faculty

Transfer of a course to this institution does not guarantee transfer of that same course to subsequent institutions.

Transfer Opportunities

Students in the Liberal Arts program successfully transfer to colleges and universities around the country. Examples include American University, Boston College, Boston University, Clark University, Emerson College, Granite State College, Keene State College, Plymouth State University, Rivier College, Southern NH University, University of New Hampshire, University of Massachusetts.

New Hampshire Transfer Connections

The NH Transfer Connections Program enables students to attend MCC or one of the state’s other community colleges and, if they meet certain standards, be automatically accepted into Keene State College, Granite State College, Plymouth State University, UNH-Manchester, or the University of New Hampshire.

Through the NH Transfer Connections Program, students originally not accepted at Keene State College, Plymouth State University or UNH are able to attend one of the state’s community colleges as a Liberal Arts major and, if they meet certain standards, be automatically accepted into their original school of choice without having to reapply or pay a fee. Students must maintain a 2.8 CGPA (GSC’s & KSC’s minimum is 2.5) and earn at least a C in every class. It is recommended that program participants take a minimum of 12 credits for two consecutive semesters.

Students who wish to begin their academic careers at one of the Community Colleges and then transfer to UNH, UNH-M, Granite State College or Plymouth State University can also opt-in to this program.

Please see the MCC Office of Admissions or Meg Hamm, Career/ Transfer Advisor at (603) 668-6706 for more information.

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Liberal Arts Degree Program

The Liberal Arts Degree is comprised of Core Requirements and Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives as noted below:

Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives:

Art, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sciences, Math and can include two (2) Open Electives as appropriate to other programs’ pre-requisites 100 or 200 level – must include at least three (3) courses at the 200 level. A computer literacy course can be included within the open elective area.

Total Credits - 65/66

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Suggested Program Sequence

Due to the individualized nature of the Liberal Arts Degree program, students should work very closely with Liberal Arts advisors when making course selections that will support future academic objectives.

Total Credits - 65 to 67

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