B. European OR World History HIS 145 European History to the Renaissance HIS 146 European History since the Renaissance HIS 170 World History I: Agriculture to Zheng He HIS 270 Twentieth-Century World History
LIBERAL ARTS
The Liberal Arts Associate Degree requirements originate primarily within the liberal arts disciplines. They are intended to provide students with fundamental intellectual skills and knowledge of cultural and social areas, the sciences, and the arts.
CORE AREA 5: Scientific, Quantitative & Critical Reasoning (Take one from A & B) A. Natural Science and Lab BIO 110/111 Plant Science & Lab BIO 120/121 Human Biology & Lab BIO 180/181 Microorganisms & Lab . CHEM 101/102 Chemical Principle
This associate degree at MUNE is intended to lead to a four-year degree and is designed to help students think critically and be creative in acquiring knowledge, insights, skills and vision in order to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Students must have completed 61 credits and earn an overall 2.0 GPA to meet graduation requirements. To transfer to a four-year program at Mercyhurst University requires the completion of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or the completion of the associate degree. However, acceptance into the program of concentration depends upon the student meeting the requirements of that department on the Erie Campus.
B. Mathematics/Computer Systems MATH 109 Introduction to Statistics MATH 111 College Algebra CORE AREA 6: Arts Encounter All students must complete one of the following courses:
Further, those students anticipating transfer to a four-year program at Mercyhurst University are encouraged to reference the University Core Curriculum as they appear in the Mercyhurst University catalog. For more information contact: ORI 101 MUNE Experience
ART 110 Art Appreciation COMM 174 Film Appreciation DANC 100 Creative Discipline & Cultural Expression MUS 100 Music in Society THEA 101 Theater Appreciation
CORE AREA 1: Freshman Component (Take one from each category)
CORE AREA 7: Analysis of Individuals & Societies All students must complete two of the following courses:
Alison Ollinger-Riefstahl at aollinger@mercyhurst.edu.
ANTH 112/SOC 112 World Cultures CRJS 101 Justice in America ECON 105 Macroeconomics HIS 232 African Americans in Film PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology SOC 100 Intro to Sociology SOC 101 Contemporary Social Problems SOC 108 Human Growth & Development
A. Interdisciplinary/Integrative Courses OR Elective (Upon advisor approval) B. Research & Writing ENG 120 Research & Writing C. Literary Classics ENG 140 Western Classics ENG 150 British Classics ENG 155 American Classics
CORE AREA 8: Global Awareness, Responsibilities, Religions, Cultures & Politics All students must complete two of the following courses: ASIA 125 Asian Cultures ECON 260 Environmental Economics ENG 144 World Literature & Global Issues POLI 241 Comparative Politics of Asia RLST 285 World Religions SOC 112 World Cultures SPAN 125 Latin American Culture
CORE AREA 2: Religious & Philosophical Inquiry (Take one from A & B) A. RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS RLST 100 Intro to Religious Studies B. PHILOSOPHY PHIL 100 Philosophical Inquiry PHIL 150 Philosophical Studies
Six electives (Two of these need to be a 200-level course) 4) ELECTIVE
CORE AREA 4: Civic Responsibility & Historical Understanding (Take one from A & B) A. U.S History OR American Government HIS 101 US History to 1865 HIS 102 US History since 1865 HIS 220 America since 1945 POLI 100 American Government
1) ELECTIVE 5) ELECTIVE 2) ELECTIVE 6) ELECTIVE 3) ELECTIVE
For more information contact Alison Ollinger-Riefstahl at aollinger@mercyhurst.edu
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