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Program Codes:
LAPED.AA
Associate in Arts Degree
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The Physical Education degree option prepares students for transfer programs or careers in physical education or exercise science. Students will encounter a strong general education core as well as program courses in Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation/Sport. Students will be able to appreciate the scientific principles and theoretical background of physical activities. They will also develop the leadership responsibilities necessary in a teaching-learning environment. In addition, students will understand the importance of health maintenance activities on both physiological and psychological well-being. The Health and Physical Education faculty also provides service programs that promote wellness and the wise use of leisure time through course offerings.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Below are required courses and recommended groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistite or corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
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 examination of health as a variable entity having physiological, psychological, social and multicultural dimensions. The course explores the relationship between cultural and health behavior as a means of increasing cultural sensitivity. Students will assess their health status and behavior as well as explore personal decision-making processes. Topics include, but are not limited to, establishing a basis for wellness, understanding sexuality, aspects of substance use and abuse, maintaining fitness, stress and stressors, and protecting one’s self against disease and environmental risks.
Familiarizes students with mathematical models that occur in more advanced courses and in the areas of business, science and the social sciences using exploratory data analysis and statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics linear regression, probability and probability distribution, confidence intervals, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.
Algebra I, MAT-013, or the equivalent as demonstrated through multiple measures.
Corequiste Exemption: Proficiency at the Level of Algebra II
Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
An exploration of the biological, physiological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of sexuality and human sexual behavior. Multicultural influences are an integral part of the course.
Students may choose to take a 3 credit HES/HED/PED in lieu of three 1-credit PED courses.
Students may choose to take a 3 credit HES/HED/PED in lieu of three 1-credit PED courses.
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 one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one course designated in the course described as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Choose one 3-credit GE Lab Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST). Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Lab Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.
Choose one 3-credit GE Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST). Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Mathematics or Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.
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).
Students may choose to take a 3 credit HES/HED/PED in lieu of three 1-credit PED courses.
Choose one course from the following areas: AFS, ART, ASL, BIO, CHM, CHN, CJU, COM, COR, DAN, EDU, ENG, FRE, GER, GLS, HCS, HES, HED, HIN, HIS, ITA, JOU, LNC, MAD, MAT, MUS, PED, PHI, PHY, POL, POS, PSY, SCI, SOC, SPA, SPE, SSD and THE.
The theory and practice of professional rescuer CPR and basic first aid skills. Topics covered include accident and disease prevention, body systems, respiratory and cardiac emergencies and sudden illnesses. The ability to recognize serious medical emergencies and the course of action are the basic components of this course. American Red Cross certification(s) will be presented to qualified students.
Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/
A Liberal Arts education is a broad-based program of study that exposes students to the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology. The study of the Liberal Arts empowers students for success in transfer and a career in the diverse, ever-changing 21st century workplace. A Liberal Arts education equips students with invaluable employability skills including the ability to analyze and construct arguments, think critically, communicate effectively, and appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives. The cross-cultural knowledge, problem solving, and research and information literacy skills prepare students for civic engagement, life-long learning, and professional success.
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.
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