Curricula

PROGRAM SELECTION

The college offers a number of curricula leading to the associate of arts degree, the associate of arts in teaching, the associate of applied science degree, the certificate of proficiency and the letter of recognition. Each curriculum has been designed to accomplish specific purposes as indicated in the description section of the curricula or program. Students should read the descriptions carefully to ensure the program meets their educational and career goals.

Each associate degree requires between 60-70 credits in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Students may be required to take preparatory or developmental coursework as prerequisite to college level courses. Such courses are not transferable and do not count toward graduation requirements, although developmental coursework figures into the student's cumulative grade point average (see "Placement Testing and College Preparatory Studies policy" on page 25 for further information). Developmental courses are taught in lecture and laboratory settings where maximum supervision and support can be provided and instruction is often individualized.

Developmental English
Developmental English courses include preparation in reading, writing and study skills. In addition, courses for non-native speakers of English focus on reading, writing, study skills and oral communication skills.

Developmental Mathematics
Developmental mathematics courses focus on elementary arithmetic, fundamental algebra, and elementary geometry. Students should review their prior math material before completing math basic skills assessment testing.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Howard Community college has the responsibility to ensure that all degree recipients have achieved a broad educational experience. To achieve this breadth of learning, the college has established fundamental general educational goals. These goals include the ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; the ability to analyze written text coherently and in detail; the ability to perform mathematical operations at a college level and apply these skills; the ability to reason logically and to evaluate the reasoning of others; and the ability to understand the elements of one's own culture in relation to other cultures.

To ensure these general education goals are met by each student, Howard Community College requires all students to take courses in writing, literature, fine arts, humanities, mathematics, science, history, social sciences, and interdisciplinary and emerging issues. These topics are woven into the General Education Core Courses. Students completing the associate of arts degree at Howard Community College must complete 35-36 credits from the general education core as designated in the specific curriculum and delineated below. Also, see STUDENT TRANSFER POLICIES on page 41. Students completing the associate of applied science degree will complete at least 20 credits in general education as specified in the individual curriculum.

HCC STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY IN THE CURRICULUM
Howard Community College makes a commitment to diversity in its varied curriculum by pursuing a multidisciplinary approach to issues that sometimes separate people. Learning the histories, cultures, contributions and perspectives of the various people who make up our world and gaining an understanding of the larger world around us may create a platform for communication and tolerance. HCC's diverse curriculum also tries to help students develop positive cultural perspectives and thus enhances the college learning process by emphasizing the dignity and uniqueness of each person and the contributions and strength of the diverse community at large.

Courses Fulfilling Core Requirements
Each program specifies general education courses needed to complete the 35-36 credit general education core requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. Most of the courses listed below fulfill core curriculum requirements at state colleges and universities. A few courses may not transfer as core requirements to every college or university. Check the requirements of your transfer institution before selecting specific courses, or see your advisor for assistance.

English Composition Core

Arts and Humanities Core

Literature Core

Fine Arts Core

Humanities Core

Any course with an AMSL, ARAB (except ARAB-220), CHNS, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, KORE, PORT, RUSS, or SPAN prefix (except SPAN-100 and SPAN-220)

social Sciences Core

History Core

social and Behavioral Science Core
No more than ONE history course can be taken in this area.

SCIENCE CORE

MATHEMATICS CORE

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
After students have selected a particular curriculum, they should familiarize themselves with the various courses that have been specified for the freshman and sophomore years. They should note particularly the prerequisites and the placement of the various courses of learning and should also be aware of their own level of development and how their backgrounds relate to their choice of curriculum.

Because of enrollment patterns and scheduling problems, not all courses specified in the suggested curricula are offered each semester. In addition, courses scheduled for a given semester may be canceled because of insufficient enrollment. Students must take these factors into consideration when planning their schedules and/or timetable for completing any given program or degree. It is strongly suggested that you consult with an advisor or counselor in planning your program.

It is the responsibility of students to meet the requirements of the curriculum in which they are enroll even though counselors and faculty advisors will provide students with advice and recommendations. Students who wish to transfer courses must acquaint themselves with the requirements of the senior institution in order to obtain maximum credit at time of transfer. A complete statement of Student Transfer Policies is included in this catalog.

Categories of Electives

ARTS & SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of AMSL, ANTH, ARAB, ARTT, ASTR, BIOL, CADD-107, CFOR, CHEM, CHNS, CRIM, CMSY-110, -120, -121, -126, -129, -141, -171, -181, -281, any course with a prefix of DANC, ECON, EDUC, ENGL (except courses below the 100 level), ENES, ENTR-101, FILM, FINE, FREN, GEOG, GEOL, GERM, GREK, HMDV, HEED, HIST, HORT, HUMS, ITAL, KORE, MATH (except MATH-060, -061, -064, -065, -067, -070, -105, and 108), MASS, METO, MUSC, PHIL, PHYS, POLI, PORT, PSYC, RUSS, SOCI, SPAN, SPCH, THET, or WMST.

BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ACCT, BFMT, BMGT, CMGT-125, CMGT-145, CMSY, ECON, ENTR, FNPL, HMGT, OFFI, or RETL.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES
ENGL-115, ENGL-126, any 200 or higher ENGL course, MASS-126, MASS-221, SPCH-105, SPCH-150, SPCH-160, SPCH-205, THET-150, THET-209, THET-250, WMST-212.

GENERAL ELECTIVES
An elective that can be chosen from any elective category is called a general elective. Depending on a student's learning program, students may be able to choose courses within specific elective categories or they may be allowed to choose courses from any elective category. Traditional and non-traditional course work may be used to fulfill elective credit, including general elective credit, as appropriate. Electives involve a broader range of courses than general education core courses do. While some courses qualify for both categories, students are responsible for making this distinction and choosing the correct classes. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor.

FINE ARTS ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ARTT, DANC, FILM, FINE, MUSC, THET, ENGL-209, -115, 215, 250, or WMST-193.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
HMGT-160, HMGT-164, HMGT-201, HMGT-210, HMGT-230.

HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of AMSL, ARAB, ARTT, CADD-107, CHNS, DANC, ENGL-115, -126, any 200 level or higher ENGL course, any course with a prefix of FILM, FINE, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KORE, MASS, MUSC, PHIL, PORT, RUSS, SPAN, SPCH, THET, or WMST-193, -212, -225, -227, -228.

Internet Electives
ARTT/MASS-260, CMSY-103, CMSY-110, CMSY-113, CMSY-125, CMSY-128, CMSY-137, CMSY-139, CMSY-152, CMSY-175, CMSY-195, CMSY-199, CMSY-203, CMSY-205, CMSY, 217, CMSY-248, CMSY-249, CMSY-295, ENTR-205.

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
MATH-121, MATH-122, MATH-127, MATH-128, MATH-131, MATH-133, MATH-135, MATH-138, MATH-140, MATH-145, MATH-150, MATH-186, MATH-220, MATH-240, MATH-250, MATH-260.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVES
ARTT-122, FINE-102, FINE-193, HMDV-100, MUSC-202, MUSC-203, SPCH-105, SPCH-110, THET-141, THET-150, WMST-193 or BIOL-290 Honors.

Nursing students meet the oral communication requirement through the core nursing courses in the program of study.

Students in specific science programs meet the oral communication requirement through a combination of two courses as follows: BIOL-101 and BIOL-102, or BIOL-101 and BIOL-200, or BIOL-101 and BIOL-201, or BIOL-101 and PHYS-104, or PHYS-110 and PHYS-111.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, METO, or PHYS.

SociAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ANTH, ARAB-220, CRIM, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI, PSYC, SOCI, EDUC-260, HMDV-200, WMST-111, WMST-225, WMST-227, or WMST-228.

COURSE CODES
Courses in the course description section are alphabetized by category and not by course code