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POLICY:

DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. Satisfactory completion of all courses in an approved program which requires not less than 60 or more than 66 semester credit hours, except when required for licensure, accreditation, or transfer of full junior status.
2. Minimum grades of C in English composition courses.
3. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
4. Residency Requirements: Individual programs may require a minimum number of courses in the major to be taken at MCC.  The College may accept up to 45 credits for courses successfully completed at another college

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

1. A minimum of 6 credits in English composition.
2. A minimum of 3 credits in speech communication.
3. A minimum of 3 credits in computer literacy.
4. A minimum of 15 credits in humanities, including 6 in history-of-western-civilization and 6 in a foreign language. *
5. A minimum of 6 credits in the social sciences.
6. A minimum of 7 credits in the natural sciences.
7. A minimum of 6 credits in a two-semester mathematics sequence. **
8. A minimum of one credit in physical education or health education.
9. A minimum of 12 credits in one area of concentration.
10. Additional credits as detailed in the sample plan of study to comply with general college requirements, including a minimum of 3 credits that satisfy the general education diversity requirement.
    *Level of language placement is based on proficiency tests. 
    **Mathematical competency equivalent to MAT 101-102 is required.

ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS DEGREE

1. A minimum of 6 credits in English composition.
2. A minimum of 3 credits in speech communication.
3. A minimum of 3 credits in computer literacy.
4. A minimum of 15 credits in humanities, including 6 in history-of-western-civilization and 6 in a foreign language.
5. A minimum of 3 credits in the social sciences.
6. A minimum of 6 credits at the 101 level or higher in the natural sciences and/or math.
7. A minimum of one credit in physical education or health education
8. Additional credits as detailed in the associate in fine arts degree to comply with the specific fine arts discipline requirements.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE

1. A minimum of 6 credits in English composition.
2. A minimum of 6 credits in the humanities.
3. A minimum of 6 credits in the social sciences.
4. A minimum of 6 credits in a two-semester mathematics sequence or 8 credits in a two-semester laboratory science course.
5. One course in computer science.
6. Additional credits in the area of general education * to total with the above to a minimum of 30 credits.
7. A minimum of one credit in physical education or health education.
8. Additional credits as detailed in the sample plan of study (as per college catalogue) to comply with general college requirements.
   
   * Drawn from areas other than the curriculum major; the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, science, physical education, and health education.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

1. A minimum of 6 credits in English composition.
2. A minimum of 3 credits in the humanities.
3. A minimum of 3 credits in the social sciences.
4. A minimum of 3 credits in mathematics or science.
5. Additional credits in the area of general education to total with the above to a minimum of 20 credits.
6. A minimum of one credit in physical education or health education.
7. Additional credits as detailed in the degree requirements to comply with general college requirements.

SECOND ASSOCIATE DEGREE

A second associate degree may be awarded in only those programs which differ by a minimum of 15 credits in major courses.  Such a degree may be awarded only upon completion of degree requirements for the second program.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Satisfactory completion of all courses in an approved program which requires not less than 30 and no more than 36 degree credit hours.
2. Minimum grades of C in English composition courses when those courses are required in the approved program.
3. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
4. Individual programs may require a minimum number of courses in the major to be taken at MCC.  The College may accept up to 15 credits for courses successfully completed at another college.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE

1. Satisfactory completion of all courses in an approved program which requires not fewer than 16 and no more than 21 degree credit hours.
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
3. The College may accept up to 9 credits for courses successfully completed at another college.
    

 

Approved: Board of Trustees
April 20, 1976
Revised October 25, 1995
April 23, 2003