Academic Advisor: Karen Santelli
Email: ksantelli@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2478
Program Description
Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions in Arts and Humanities disciplines.
The study of Arts and Humanities examines how human beings understand, express, and experience themselves and their culture.
Students can choose to major in the Arts & Humanities A.A. to explore various disciplines including American Sign Language studies, art, communication, English, film & video production, graphic design, humanities, music, philosophy, theater, and world languages.
Students also have the option to focus on a specific discipline within the Arts & Humanities A.A. by selecting an Area of Concentration in Art, Communication, English, Film & Video Production, Mass Communication, Music, or Theatre.
Students should meet with an advisor to develop a plan appropriate for their transfer and career interests. To investigate potential careers related to this degree program, visit the Career Communities page.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate understanding of major findings and ideas in Art, Communications, Graphic Design, Film & Video Production, English, Philosophy, Languages, Music, or Theater.
- Students will effectively communicate (verbally, artistically, and in writing).
- Students will be prepared to enter transfer institutions in Arts & Humanities fields.
- Students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in Arts and Humanities disciplines.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Three Gen Ed courses, one selected from each area: | 9 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) w/lab | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 28 credit hours 1,2 | 28 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Take a minimum of 15 credits of Arts & Humanities electives from any of the disciplines listed below. At least 6 credits must be in the same discipline. It is imperative that students consult with an advisor before registering to maximize transfer of coursework.
- Art (ARTT)
- American Sign Language Studies (ASLS)
- Communication (COMM)
- English Literature (ENGL)
- Film & Video Production (FILM)
- Graphic Design (GRPH)
- Humanities (HUMN)
- Music (MUSC)
- Philosophy (PHIL)
- Theater (THEA)
- World Languages (ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, SPAN)
- 2
- Students majoring in the Associate of Arts in Arts & Humanities without an Area of Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will have 13 unrestricted elective credits.
- Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum for their major (Art; Communication; English; Film & Video Production; Mass Communication; Music; Theatre).
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective (Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) w/lab | 4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Elective (Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Elective (Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor) | 3 | |
| Elective (Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor - credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
- 1
Take this course within the first 24 credits.
- 2
Choose a course from Art (ARTT), American Sign Language Studies (ASLS), Communications (COMM), Film and Video (FILM), Graphic Design (GRPH), English Literature (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Music (MUSC), Philosophy (PHIL), Theatre (THEA), or World Languages: Arabic (ARBC), Chinese (CHIN), French (FREN), German (GERM), Italian (ITAL), Latin (LATN), Russian (RUSS), or Spanish (SPAN). A minimum of 6 credits must be in the same discipline.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.