North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13
North Central courses satisfying the MACRAO Transfer Agreement by category: English Composition (6 credit hours): English 111 and English 112 Science and Mathematics (8 credit hours): Must include a lab class and courses from at least two disciplines. Any course from the following: biology, chemistry; earth science, physics, physical science, geology; statistics; mathematics 100 and above. Social Sciences (8 credit hours): Must include courses from at least two disciplines. Any course from the following: anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology. Humanities (8 credit hours): Must include courses from at least two disciplines. Any course from the following: philosophy; religion; Art 105, 106; ENG 130, 213, 214, 215, 221, 222, 231, 232, 240, 241, 242, 244, 250, 251, 252, 255; history; MU 120; THF 101, 276. New courses may be created that also satisfy the MACRAO agreement. Check with Student Services for the MACRAO status of any course not appearing in the above listing.
General Education Requirements for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees The Associate Degree programs at North Central are designed to provide students with a solid foundation for launching their careers or transferring to a four year university. Program requirements for each degree ensure that all students: • Gain broad integrative knowledge in the a range of academic disciplines; • Gain specialized knowledge in a focused area of study; • Sharpen intellectual skills in the areas of analytic inquiry, the appropriate use of information resources, the appreciation of diverse perspectives, and the ability to communicate effectively. • Apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real world settings • Engage with their communities and their role in civic life. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees General education courses provide students with a broad orientation to academic disciplines in the humanities, sciences and social sciences
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along with foundational skills in mathematics, composition, and speech. The Humanities focus on the study of the human condition and help us to understand our lives and world, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or contemplative. Humanities disciplines include modern languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and the visual and performing arts. The Sciences explore the scope and major concepts of a scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, earth science or physics. In these courses, students learn the attitudes and practices of scientific investigators, including logic, precision, experimentation, tentativeness, and objectivity. The laboratory component of these courses provides experience in the methods of scientific inquiry. The Social Sciences are academic disciplines the focus on society and human behavior. Social and behavioral sciences use observational and experimental methods to understand the actions and reactions of humans and animals. Fields of study within the social sciences include anthropology, economics, geography, and psychology.