ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Associate of Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.) degrees are general
transfer degrees. They indicate that the student has completed
a course of study equivalent to the first two years of a
bachelor's degree. These degrees do not officially specify
a major or minor course of study. Generally these degrees
are the beginning of a liberal arts or pre-professional program.
Below are some examples of the types of majors that a student
might eventually pursue at a four-year college or university
for which Miles Community College can offer the first two
years of study. Programs in other major fields of study may
be developed in consultation with faculty advisors.
Transfer of Credits
All Miles Community College courses numbered 100 or above,
properly selected to meet the lower-division requirements
of a given subject major, are accepted by the colleges
and universities of Montana, as well as by accredited colleges
and universities outside the state. Students should check
with the department of the college or university to which
they plan to transfer to ensure full acceptance of credits
in a specific program. Students planning to transfer to
a four-year college or university should follow the steps
listed below:
1. Determine as soon as possible the school to which you
wish to transfer.
2. Obtain a current catalog of that institution and study
entrance requirements and suggestions for courses for freshman
and sophomore students in your major field of interest.
3. Confer with your faculty advisor about fulfilling requirements.
4. Confer, either by letter, email or personal interview,
with an admissions officer or department chair of the school
to which you want to transfer for further information about
curriculum and transfer regulations.
5. A semester before transfer, check to be certain all
requirements will be met to the satisfaction of the four-year
school.
6. Research specific school grade and or/test requirements.
General Education Transfer Policy
1. The Montana
University System is committed to facilitating the ease
of undergraduate student
transfer to its campuses. Therefore, all campuses of the
Montana University
System will recognize the integrity of general
education programs offered
by units of the Montana University
System and the three publicly supported community
colleges in Montana. Undergraduate students who
have completed an approved general education program of
between 30 and 45
lower division credit hours
at one of the institutions noted above and who
transfer to another of those institutions will be deemed
to have met the lower
the lower division general
education requirements of the campus to which the
students have transferred. Students who have not completed
such an approved general education
program will have their transcript evaluated
for transfer purposes using the Statewide
Core Curriculum and Community College Transfer
Guide
2. Depending upon the major program into which the student transfers, additional
lower division requirements may still be necessary for the transfer student
to complete as part of the published programmatic prerequisites
Montana Board of Regents Policy: www.mus.montana.edu
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
All students seeking an Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science Degree must complete the GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
REQUIREMENTS that follow and meet the other degree requirements
found on page of this catalog. Students who plan to transfer
to four year institutions should work closely with their
advisors to appropriately match the GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
REQUIREMENTS of both Miles Community College and the transfer
institution. The courses listed in each category are those
which are acceptable to partially fulfill the requirements
of that category.
| ASSOCIATE OF ARTS GENERAL
EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS |
| 8 cr. |
Science (Must include one lab science) |
| 3-4 cr. |
Math: any course with a prerequisite
of Intermediate Algebra |
| 6 cr. |
Composition I and Composition II or
Technical Writing or Business Communications |
| 3 cr. |
Speech or Interpersonal Communications |
| 9 cr. |
Social Science (one history course) |
| 9 cr. |
Humanities |
| 2 cr. |
Physical Education Activities |
| ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE GENERAL
EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS |
| 8 cr. |
Science (Must be two lab
sciences) |
| 7-8 cr. |
Math: any two courses with a pre-requisite
of Intermediate Algebra |
| 6 cr. |
Composition I and Composition II or
Technical Writing or Business Communications |
| 3 cr. |
Speech or Interpersonal Communications |
| 6 cr. |
Social Science |
| 6 cr. |
Humanities |
| 2 cr. |
Physical Education Activities |
| Communications Written: 6 cr. |
Communications Oral: 3 cr. |
| CA101 Composition I 3 cr. |
CA111 Interpersonal Communications
3 cr. |
| CA105 Technical Writing 3 cr. |
CA112 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3 cr. |
| CA106 Business Communications
3 cr. |
CA201 Composition II 3 cr. |
| Humanities
and Fine Arts: Assoc. of Arts: 9 cr.; Assoc. of Science:
6 cr. |
| AC100 Theatre Workshop 3
cr. |
AC101 Representational
Draw/Paint 3
cr. |
| AC131 Introductory Use of Pastels 1
cr. |
AC132 Introductory Use of Charcoals 1
cr. |
| AC133 Introductory Use of Ink 1
cr. |
AC140 Oil Painting 1
cr. |
| AC151 Photography I 2 cr. |
AC153 Photography II 2 cr. |
| AC160 Ceramics 1 cr. |
AC200 Theatre Workshop 3 cr. |
| AC221 Representational Sculpture 3
cr. |
AC231 Stained Glass 1 cr. |
| AC232 Glass Mosaics 1 cr. |
AC233 Ceramic Tile 1 cr. |
| AC238 Pottery: Hand Building 1 cr. |
AC239 Pottery: Wheel Throwing 1 cr. |
| CA204 Creative Writing - Workshop 3 cr. |
ED111 Foundations of Art 3 cr. |
| FL121 Beginning Spanish I 5 cr. |
FL122 Beginning Spanish II 5 cr. |
| HU101 Introduction to Humanities 3 cr. |
HU105 Mideast Culture 3 cr. |
| HU110 Introduction to Religions 3 cr. |
HU130 Introduction to Philosophy 3
cr. |
| HU215 Ethics 3 cr. |
HU220 End of Life Issues 3 cr. |
| LI121 Introduction to Literature 3
cr. |
LI131 Introduction to Poetry 3
cr. |
| LI210 American Literature I 3 cr. |
LI211 American Literature II 3 cr. |
| LI 230 British Literature 3 cr. |
MU101, 102, 201, 202 Voice I 1 cr. |
| MU103 Banjo 1 cr. |
MU105, 106, 205, 206 Piano II 1 cr. |
| MU108, 109 Chorus 1 cr. |
MU116 Music Appreciation 3 cr. |
| MU119 Introduction to Music 3 cr. |
|
| Mathematics:
Assoc. of Arts: 3-4
cr.; Assoc. of Science: 7-8 cr. |
| MA103 College Algebra 4 cr. |
MA105 Contemporary Math 3 cr. |
| MA110 Math for Elem. Teachers
I 3 cr. |
MA111 Math for Elem. Teachers
II 3 cr. |
| MA113 College Trigonometry 2 cr. |
MA170 Survey of Calculus 4 cr. |
| MA201 Introduction to Statistics 4
cr. |
MA221 Calculus I 4 cr. |
| MA222 Calculus II 4 cr. |
|
| Science: Assoc. of Arts:
7 cr. (one lab); Assoc. of Science: 8 cr. (two labs) |
| SC101 Principles of Biology 4 cr. |
SC107 General Chemistry 4 cr. |
| SC108 Intro to Organic Chemistry
4 cr. |
SC111 Molecular and Cell Biology 4 cr. |
| SC112 Biology of Organisms 4 cr. |
SC130 Physical Geography 4 cr. |
| SC140 Weather Studies 4 cr. |
SC204 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr. |
| SC205 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
cr. |
SC211 Intro to Microbiology
4 cr. |
| SC231 Fundamentals of Physics I 4 cr. |
SC232 Fundamentals of Physics II 4 cr. |
| Social Sciences, Economics,
History, & Political
Science: must include one history, Assoc of Arts: 9
cr.; Assoc of Science: 6 cr. |
| AN210 Introduction to
Anthropology
3 cr. |
ED201 Child Development
3 cr. |
| HS101 Western Civilization
I 3 cr. |
HS102 Western Civilization II 3 cr. |
| HS201 U.S. History I 3 cr. |
HS202 U.S. History II 3 cr. |
| HS204 Montana History 3 cr. |
HS205 Post World War II America 3 cr. |
| HS208 Plains Indian History 3 cr. |
PY101 General Psychology 3 cr. |
| PY203 Lifespan Develop. Psychology 3 cr. |
PY204 Social Psychology 3 cr. |
| PY205 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. |
SS105 Introductory Sociology 3 cr. |
| SS112 American Government 3 cr. |
SS206 Deviant Behavior
3 cr. |
| SS207 Global Issues
3 cr. |
SS228 Macro & Intern. Economics 3 cr. |
| SS229 Microeconomics 3 cr. |
|
| G. Physical Education Activities: 2
cr. |
| Credits per course vary
from .5 to 1 please consult semester course schedule
at Student Services Center. |
| PE101 Beginning Aerobics
1 cr. |
PE102 Beginning Golf .5 cr. |
| PE103 Bowling .5 cr. |
PE104 Tennis .5 cr. |
| PE105 Weight Training 1 cr. |
PE106 Social Dance .5 cr. |
| PE109 Beginning Racquetball .5 cr. |
PE115 Basketball Activity .5 cr. |
| PE116 Individual Exercise Program 1 cr. |
PE117 Power Cycling 1 cr. |
| PE118 Pilates 1 cr. |
PE121 Theory and Practice of Basic
Exercise 2 cr. |
| PE151 Cheerleading 1 cr. |
PE153/154 Intercollegiate Basketball 1
cr. |
| PE155/156 Intercollegiate Rodeo 1 cr. |
PE157/257 Team Roping 1 cr. |
| PE158/258 Goat Tying 1 cr. |
PE159/259 Calf Roping/Breakaway 1 cr. |
| PE160/260 Steer Wrestling 1 cr. |
PE161/261 Rough Stock Riding 1 cr. |
| PE162/163 Intercollegiate Baseball 1
cr. |
PE164/165 Intercollegiate Golf 1 cr. |
| PE166/167 Intercollegiate Volleyball 1
cr. |
PE170 Sports Officiating 1 cr. |
| PE201 Intermediate Step Aerobics 1 cr. |
PE202 Intermediate Golf 1 cr. |
| PE251 Cheerleading 1 cr. |
PE253/254 Intercollegiate Basketball
1 cr. |
| PE255/256 Intercollegiate Rodeo 1 cr. |
PE262/263 Intercollegiate Baseball |
| PE264/265 Intercollegiate Golf |
PE266/267 Intercollegiate Volleyball |
| Course
key |
| AA - Health and Office
Information Technology |
AG - Agriculture |
| AN - Anthropology |
AC - Arts and Crafts |
| AD - Academic Development |
AM - Automotive Technology |
| BT - Building Technology |
BU - Business |
| CA - Communication Arts |
ED - Education |
| ET - Electronics Arts |
EQ - Equine Studies |
| FL - Foreign Language |
FS - Fire Science |
| HS - History |
HU - Humanities |
| IT - Information Technology |
LI - Literature |
| MA - Mathematics |
MU - Music |
| NR - Nursing |
PE - Physical Education and Health |
| PY - Psychology |
SC - Science |
| SS - Social Science |
|
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The program listings in this section are suggested only and
can be modified to meet individual needs and to fulfill specific
degree requirements at a four-year school. These modifications
should be made in consultation with your faculty advisor and
the catalog of the school to which you wish to transfer.
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AGRICULTURE
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements, the
following are suggested additional courses students planning
on majoring in agriculture should consider:
• General Biology
• College Chemistry
• Economics
• Animal Science
• Principles of Range Land Management
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year school
to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you can take at Miles
Community College.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Students who intend to seek immediate employment upon
completion of a two-year program and do not intend to
transfer should enroll in the Associate of Applied
Science Small Business Management program.
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements, the following are
suggested additional courses students planning on a four-year degree in business
should
consider:
• Accounting
• Business Law
• Statistics
• Economics
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year school
to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you can take at
Miles Community College.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
(SEE ALSO - SECONDARY EDUCATION)
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements, the following are
suggested additional courses students planning on majoring in business education
should
consider:
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Keyboarding
• Electronic Records Management
• Word Processing
• Economics
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year school
to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you can take at
Miles Community College.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring in computer science
should consider:
Introduction to Computers
• Cisco I & II
• Statistics
• College Algebra
• Calculus
• Desktop Publishing
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year
school to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you can
take at
Miles Community College.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring in elementary
education should
consider:
• Child Development
• Physical Geography
• Drug Abuse & First Aid
• U.S. History
• Math for Teachers
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year
school to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you
can take at
Miles Community College.
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ENGLISH
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring in English
should
consider:
• Literature
• Foreign Language
• Humanities
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year
school to which you wish to transfer for other required courses you
can take at
Miles Community College.
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GENERAL STUDIES - LIBERAL ARTS
Students who are undecided or majoring in a liberal arts area should
complete the General Education Core Requirements and work with an
academic advisor
to determine a particular major course of study and possible transfer
school as
soon as possible.
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HISTORY-POLITICAL SCIENCE
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring in
history or
political science
should consider:
• History
• American Government
• Economics
• Global Issues
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year
school to which you wish to transfer for other required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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MATHEMATICS
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements, the following
are suggested additional courses students planning on majoring
in mathematics should consider:
• Calculus
• Biology
ª College Chemistry
• Computer Programming
•College Trigonometry
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the four-year
school to which you wish to transfer for other required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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MEDICAL SCIENCE
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring
in medical science
should consider:
• Calculus
• Biology
• College Chemistry
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the
four-year school to which you wish to transfer for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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OFFICE EDUCATION
(SEE ALSO - SECONDARY EDUCATION)
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements, the
following are suggested additional courses students planning
on majoring
in office education
should consider:
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Keyboarding
• Records Management
• Word Processing
• Economics
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog of the
four-year school to which you wish to transfer for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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PRE-LAW
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
students interested in pre-law should refer to the University
of Montana's
catalog or the
catalog of
any four-year school from out of state which offers a
bachelor's degree in this field.
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PSYCHOLOGY
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning
on majoring
in psychology should consider:
• Lifespan Development
• General Psychology
• Statistics
• Biology
• Chemistry
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog
of the four-year school to which you wish to transfer
for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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SCIENCE
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses students
planning
on majoring
in any field of
science should
consider:
• Calculus
• Statistics
• Biology (Highest level)
• College Chemistry
Be sure to consult with your advisor and the catalog
of the four-year school to which you wish to transfer
for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following suggested additional courses students
planning on majoring in
secondary education should
consider:
• Lifespan Development
• Audio Visual Materials
• Drug Abuse & First Aid
• Child Development
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SOCIAL WORK-HUMAN SERVICES
Students interested in social work should refer
to the University of Montana's catalog or the
catalog of any
four-year school
from out of
state which offers
a bachelor's degree in this field.
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses
students planning
on majoring
in social work
should consider:
• Lifespan Development
• Statistics
• General Psychology
• Principles of Biology
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SOCIOLOGY
In addition to the General Education Core Requirements,
the following are suggested additional courses
students planning
on majoring
in sociology should
consider:
• General Psychology
• Statistics
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SPECIAL CONCENTRATIONS
| MAJORS |
MINORS |
| Biology |
Biology |
| Business Education |
Business Education |
| Social Science |
Chemistry |
| General Science |
History |
| Math |
Political Science |
| English |
Math |
| Physical Education |
English |
| |
Physical Education |
Be sure to consult with your advisor and
the catalog of the four-year school to which you
wish to transfer
for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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*SPECIAL NOTICE: CHAPTER NO. 396 MONTANA SESSION
LAWS 1971
Section 3, all units of the Montana University
System and all private colleges and universities
in Montana
that offer
any degree
in education
shall require
that any person who receives any degree
in education from that unit, private
college or
university
after December 31,
1972,
must have
successfully completed
a course in health education to include
drug and alcohol education and abuse
prior to being
awarded
their degree.
This requirement
is met at
Miles Community
College by completing PE211.
Be sure to consult with your advisor
and the catalog of the four-year school
to which you
wish to transfer
for other
required courses
you can take at
Miles Community College.
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