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2024/25 UM UMM Undergraduate Catalog

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2024/25 UM UMM Undergraduate Catalog

Liberal Studies (Associate of Arts)

Location(s): University of Maine at Machias

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 60

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Other requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed at UM/UMM.

Students completing the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies may complete optional concentrations in Allied Health, Aquaculture, Digital Media Production, Creative Writing, Marine Biology, Mental Health & Rehabilitation, Psychology or Visual Arts.

To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 60 credits and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Students completing the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies can complete one of the following eight optional concentrations:

Allied Health
Aquaculture
Creative Writing
Digital Media Production
Marine Biology
Mental Health & Rehabilitation
Psychology
Visual Arts

Core Requirements

Artistic & Creative Expression - 4-6 credits

At least 4 credits from two different disciplines, one class must be studio/performance.

Three Credit Options:
ART 106 - Art Fundamentals Credits: 3
ENG 205 - An Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3 (was ENG 210)
MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements Credits: 3 (was MUS 115)
MUL 104 - Music in Film: 20th Century & Beyond Credits: 3
CMY 110 - Downeast Documentary Credits: 3
or
NMD 208 - Digital Video Production Credits: 3
One Credit Options:
MUS 201 - Applied Music Lessons Credits: 1 (was MUS 103)

Cultural Diversity & International Perspective - 3 credits

ANT 102 - Introduction to Anthropology: Diversity of Cultures Credits: 3 (was ANT 101)
EDU 217 - Working with Culturally Diverse Students Credits: 3
MGT 343 - Introduction to International Business Credits: 3 (was BUS 334)
MHR 310 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
Any world Language Course Credits: 3
Options that may require international travel:
CMY 300 - Crossing Borders Credits: 3 (was CMY 313)
or
HON 300 - Crossing Borders Credits: 3 (was HON 313)
REM 210 - Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development Credits: 3
Sustainable Development International Trip (ANT/ART/HTY/SOC)

Ethics - 3 credits

BIO 240 - Introduction to Bioethics Credits: 3
CRJ 201 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ENG 117 - Introduction to Literature and Ethics Credits: 3
MGT 327 - Business and Society Credits: 3 (was BUS 325)
PHI 100 - Contemporary Moral Problems Credits: 3 (was PHI 102)
PHI 232 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3 (was ENV 213)

Personal Wellness - 3 credits

PHE 107 - Personal Wellness Credits: 3

Population & the Environment - 3 credits

ANT 213 - Environmental Anthropology Credits: 3 (was ANT 212)
ECO 105 - Environmental Policy Credits: 3 (was POS 305)
EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment Credits: 3 (was ENV 112)
ENG 120 - Apocalyptic Literature Credits: 3
GEO 100 - World Geography Credits: 3 (was GEO 101)
PSY 217 - The Psychology of Sustainability Credits: 3
SFR 150 - Introduction to Tourism Credits: 3 (was REM 219)

Quantitative Literacy - 3-8 credits

Algebra Requirements - 3-4 credits:
MAT 103 - Elementary Algebraic Models in Our World Credits: 3 (was MAT 103M)
MAT 104 - Workshop Credits: 1 (this is an optional workshop for MAT 103)
MAT 111 - Algebra for College Mathematics Credits: 3 (was MAT 111M)
MAT 112 - Workshop Credits: 1 (this is an optional workshop for MAT 111)
Or establish equivalence by:
- Score at least 530 on the SAT MSS exam or at least 21 on ACT math exam (no credit is awarded, but the requirement is satisfied)
- Score 50 or better on CLEP College Mathematics or College Algebra exam taken after 7/1/2001 or 500 or better on the same exam taken before that date.
- Score 61 or higher on the UM ALEKS placement test.
- Transfer in a course equivalent to pre-calculus, calculus, or any course with college algebra as the prerequisite.
Select one of the following - 3-4 credits:
BIO 215 - Applied Statistics for Biologists Credits: 4 (was MAT 215)
MAT 101 - The Nature and Language of Mathematics Credits: 3 (was MAT 105)
MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective Credits: 3 (was MAT 114)
MAT 122 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 4
MAT 126 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 145 - Introduction to the History of Mathematics Credits: 3 (was MAT 118)
SSC 124 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 3 (was MAT 124)
STS 132 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credits: 3 (was MAT 113)

Scientific Inquiry - 4 credits

BIO 117 - This is Life! Credits: 4
CHY 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 (CHY 121 and CHY 123 were CHY 101)
and
CHY 123 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
GIS 102 - Our Digital Earth Credits: 4
PHY 111 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 121 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists I Credits: 4
SMS 103 - Oceanography Credits: 4 (was ENV 103)

Social Contexts & Institutions - 3 credits

CRJ 114 - Survey of Criminal Justice Credits: 3 (was CRJ 101)
EDU 112 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
MGT 111 - Introduction to Small Business Management Credits: 3 (was BUS 111)
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 110)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (was SOC 114)

Western Cultural Tradition - 3 credits

ANT 221 - Introduction to Folklore Credits: 3 (was ANT 216)
ARH 111 - Art History I Credits: 3 (was ART 111)
ENG 226 - Literary Classics: A Wish List Credits: 3
HTY 115 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HTY 116 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
REM 110 - Foundations of Recreation and Parks Credits: 3

Writing Competency - 6 credits

ENG 101 - College Composition Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Composition & Presentation II Credits: 3

Concentrations (Optional)

Allied Health Concentration - 17-21 credits

BIO 111 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 (was BIO 110)
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 (was BIO 230)
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 110)
Complete two (2) of the following:
BMB 223 - Microbiology Credits: 4 (was BIO 221)
PSY 201 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (was SOC 114)
Choose one of the following: (waived for transfers with 15 or more credits)
FYS 101 - Coastal Campus First Year Seminar Credits: 1-3
PSY 102 - Personal Growth Credits: 3

Aquaculture Concentration - 19-25 credits

BIO 117 - This is Life! Credits: 4
BIO 118 - Animal Life Credits: 2
BIO 119 - Plant Life Credits: 2
CHY 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 (CHY 121 & CHY 123 were CHY 101)
CHY 123 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
MGT 111 - Introduction to Small Business Management Credits: 3 (was BUS 111)
SMS 212 - Introduction to Aquaculture Credits: 3 (was BIO 136)
SMS 295 - Aquaculture Internship Credits: 1-4 (was BIO 236)
Choose one of the following: (waived for transfers with 15 or more credits)
BIO 101 - Explorations in Biology Credits: 1-2 (was BIO 100)
BIO 114 - Careers in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Credits: 2
ENV 102 - Atlantic Salmon Conservation Projects Credits: 2 (was ENV 102S)
FYS 101 - Coastal Campus First Year Seminar Credits: 1-3

Creative Writing Concentration - 15 credits

ENG 205 - An Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3 (was ENG 210)
ENG 255 - Studies in the Graphic Novel Credits: 3 (was ENG 250)
or
ART 255 - Studies in the Graphic Novel Credits: 3 (was ART 250)
ENG 372 - Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop Credits: 3 (was ENG 371)
(ENG 372 must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits)
ENG 472 - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop Credits: 3 (was ENG 471)
Note: Courses are available for in-person or remote attendance.

Digital Media Production Concentration- 18 credits

Complete all of the following*
ART 106 - Art Fundamentals Credits: 3
MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements Credits: 3 (was MUS 115)
MUL 104 - Music in Film: 20th Century & Beyond Credits: 3 (was MUS 104)
NMD 101 - Digital Audio Production and Podcasting Credits: 3
NMD 104 - New Media Design Credits: 3 (was CSE 116)
Complete one of the following:
ART 213 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
COE 201 - Cooperative Education I Credits: 1 -12
NMD 208 - Digital Video Production Credits: 3 (was VID 101)
*students in this concentration have their Artistic & Creative Expression core requirements fulfilled.

Marine Biology Concentration - 16 credits

BIO 118 - Animal Life Credits: 2
BIO 119 - Plant Life Credits: 2
SMS 103 - Oceanography Credits: 4 (was ENV 103)
SMS 206 - Marine Biology and Ecology Credits: 4 (was BIO 206)
Choose one of the following:
BIO 313 - Ichthyology Credits: 4
BIO 328 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4
SMS 223 - Marine Mammals & Pelagic Birds Credits: 4 (was BIO 223)
Choose one of the following: (waived for transfers with 15 or more credits)
BIO 101 - Explorations in Biology Credits: 1-2 (was BIO 100)
BIO 114 - Careers in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Credits: 2
ENV 102 - Atlantic Salmon Conservation Projects Credits: 2 (was ENV 102S)
FYS 101 - Coastal Campus First Year Seminar Credits: 1-3
Note: Students in this concentration need to complete BIO 117 This is Life! to fulfill Scientific Inquiry requirement.

Mental Health & Rehabilitation Concentration - 15 credits

MHR 200 - Behavioral & Community Mental Health Systems Credits: 3
MHR 205 - Introduction to Counseling Skills Credits: 3
MHR 210 - Vocational Aspects of Disability and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Credits: 3
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 110)
PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 230)
Note: Students seeking to receive MHRT/C Certification should also complete:
MHR 300 - Case Management Credits: 3
MHR 305 - Trauma, Crisis and Recovery Credits: 3
MHR 310 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
MHR 315 - Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis Counseling Credits: 3

Psychology Concentration - 15 credits

MHR 200 - Behavioral & Community Mental Health Systems Credits: 3
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 110)
PSY 102 - Personal Growth Credits: 3
PSY 230 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 311)
PSY 420 - Learning and Memory Credits: 3

Visual Arts Concentration - 18 credits

ART 210 - Introduction to Drawing Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
ARH 111 - Art History I Credits: 3 (was ART 111)
ARH 155 - Art and Visual Culture in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
ARH 112 - Art History II Credits: 3
ARH 156 - Art and Visual Culture in the Modern Era Credits: 3
Complete 9 credits from:
ART 211 - Painting Fundamentals Credits: 3
ART 213 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 216 - Book Arts I Credits: 3
ART 217 - Papermaking I Credits: 3
ART 218 - Introduction to Printmaking Credits: 3

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