Program Codes:
LAMUS.AA
Associate in Arts Degree
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This program provides graduates a foundation for lifelong intellectual development and college transfer following associate’s degree completion. A Liberal Arts degree also develops a set of critical thinking skills students may use over the course of their professional careers.
Below are required courses for program completion.
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
The development of clear, logical and effective speech communication is the goal of this basic discussion and debate course. The focus will be on reasoned decision making with the context of a free society. Topics will draw upon social values, personal responsibility and/or ethical behavior. Speech presentations will include large group discussions, panel discussions and debates that emphasize the ability to work in a team environment.
Choose one 3-credit Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
Provides an understanding and appreciation of jazz history, performers and styles. The social, historical and multicultural forces that influenced the work of the jazz musician will be included. Improvisation will be studied while listening to representative selections of jazz compositions. Attendance at two professional concerts is required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Course fee required.
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Guitar for the beginning student. Enables the beginner to read fundamental music notation and play guitar. Basics of technique, sight-reading and elementary literature. Students must supply their own instruments. Listening to great music. Attendance is required at two professional concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees.
Intermediate guitar technique, including choral accompaniment and solos. Use of standard notation. Students must supply their own instrument. Listening to great music. Attendance at two professional concerts. Written reports must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees.
MUS-130 or written permission of the instructor
Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Contact Name: Annie Hogan, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2589
Contact Email: ahogan@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web:https://www.middlesexcc.edu/vpma/
A Liberal Arts education helps students develop strong and ordered minds as they explore the world’s collected wisdom in literature, history, mathematics, science, philosophy and the arts. It teaches them to recognize and construct arguments, to appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives, and to have a sense of scholarship about the lives and events that have gone before. Liberal Arts emphasis on language helps students broaden their cultural perspective and become more aware of their own identity. Courses comprising a Liberal Arts education at Middlesex County College are the core of all liberal arts programs at the bachelor’s level. Students may select the general degree, the most flexible of all our Liberal Arts programs, or one of the many specialized options.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Competency in Algebra I may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory science.
Once students complete required developmental coursework (if any), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may shorten the amount of degree completion time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.