Academic Catalog
About the School of English & Humanities
The School of English and Humanities offers Associate in Arts degrees for students who seek careers in fine arts, law, journalism, mass communication, digital media, technical and professional writing, cultural studies, research, or secondary education. Within the School, students can choose from concentrations in Art Studio, English, History, and Writing. The Departments of English and Humanities offer courses in art, English, foreign languages, history, music, philosophy, religion, speech, and theatre; in these courses students hone skills in expression, communication, and understanding, whether through understanding past or present cultures or expressing themselves through writing, digital communication, public speaking, or the creative arts. While some concentrations may offer students the opportunity to move directly into a career after completing their degree, students also may transfer to a four-year college or university. A two-year Associate in Arts concentration in the School of English and Humanities includes courses that many four-year colleges or universities require for completing a bachelor’s degree.
All courses are offered on campus; many are also offered in asynchronous online (O), virtual (synchronous online) (V), or hybrid modes (H).
Art Studio
The Art Studio Concentration in the Associate in Arts program is designed to teach students the history, skills, and creative processes of professional artists. Courses in design, drawing, and painting provide an interdisciplinary exploration of visual, commercial, and industrial arts. This foundation helps prepare students for careers in a wide range of fields including illustration, animation, graphic design, conservation, and education. Much of the coursework from MTC’s Art Studio AA Concentration can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university, so the Art Studio Concentration is a great choice for students who wish to continue their education.
Concentration: Art Studio (60 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/fine arts/social and behavioral sciences (12 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3.0 |
| ENG 222 OR ENG 207 OR ENG 214 OR ENG 218 OR ENG 228 OR ENG 238 |
Poetry OR Literature for Children OR Fiction OR Drama OR Studies in Film OR Creative Writing |
3.0 |
| HIS 101 OR HIS 102 OR HIS 104 OR HIS 105 |
Western Civilization to 1689 OR Western Civilization Post-1689 OR World History I OR World History II |
3.0 |
| PSY 201 OR SOC 101 OR GEO 102 |
General Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology OR World Geography |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| 3. analytical reasoning/science (7 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 OR PHI 105 |
Probability and Statistics OR Introduction to Logic |
3.0 |
| BIO 112 OR BIO 205/206 |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology OR Ecology and Lab |
4.0 |
| Subtotal | 7.0 | |
B. Associate in Arts Electives (15 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Basic Drawing I | 3.0 |
| ART 211 | Introduction to Painting | 3.0 |
| ART 121 | 2-D Design Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ART 122 | 3-D Design Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ART 212 OR ART 107 |
Introduction to Watercolor OR History of Early Western Art |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 15.0 | |
C. College-Wide Electives (18 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3.0 |
| ART 108 | History of Western Art | 3.0 |
| ART 112 | Basic Drawing II | 3.0 |
| FRE 101 OR SPA 101 |
Elementary French I OR Elementary Spanish I |
4.0 |
| FRE 102 OR SPA 102 |
Elementary French II OR Elementary Spanish II |
4.0 |
| Subtotal | 18.0 | |
English
The English Concentration in the Associate in Arts program prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities for the further study of English or American Literature, Secondary Education, Library Science, Pre-Law, or other majors that require course work emphasizing critical thinking and reading, as well as analysis, research, and communication skills.
Concentration: English (61-62 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/fine arts/social and behavioral sciences (12 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 OR THE 101 OR MUS 105 |
Art History and Appreciation OR Introduction to Theatre OR Music Appreciation |
3.0 |
| ANT 202 OR GEO 102 |
Cultural Anthropology OR World Geography |
3.0 |
| HIS 101 OR HIS 102 |
Western Civilization to 1689 OR Western Civilization Post-1689 |
3.0 |
| HIS 202 OR HIS 201 |
American History: 1877 to Present OR American History: Discovery to 1877 |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| 3. analytical reasoning/science (7 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 OR PHI 105 |
Probability and Statistics OR Introduction to Logic |
3.0 |
| BIO 101 OR BIO 205/206 OR AST 101 OR AST 102 |
Biological Science I OR Ecology and Lab OR Solar System Astronomy OR Stellar Astronomy |
4.0 |
| Subtotal | 7.0 | |
B. Associate in Arts Electives (15 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENG 203 | American Literature Survey | 3.0 |
| ENG 205 OR ENG 206 OR ENG 208 OR ENG 209 |
English Literature I OR English Literature II OR World Literature I OR World Literature II |
3.0 |
| ENG 214 | Fiction | 3.0 |
| ENG 238 OR ENG 260 OR ENG 263 |
Creative Writing OR Advanced Technical Communications OR Writing for Social Media |
3.0 |
| ENG 299 | Special Topics in English | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 15.0 | |
C. College-Wide Electives (18-19 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3.0 |
| CPT 101 OR CPT 170 |
Introduction to Computer OR Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
| LNG 101 OR SPA 101 OR SPA 102 OR FRE 101 OR FRE 102 OR GER 101 OR GER 102 |
Introduction to Language OR Elementary Spanish I OR Elementary Spanish II OR Elementary French I OR Elementary French II OR Elementary German I OR Elementary German II |
3.0-4.0 |
| PHI 101 OR PHI 115 |
Introduction to Philosophy OR Contemporary Moral Issues |
3.0 |
| REL 103 OR GEO 102 |
Comparative Religion OR World Geography |
3.0 |
| PSY 201 OR SOC 101 |
PSY 201 General Psychology OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 18.0-19.0 | |
History
The History Concentration in the Associate in Arts program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university in majors such as History, Education, Journalism, Pre-Law, or others that require more intensive course work in the humanities and/or social sciences. Studying the past can offer students the research, communication, and analytical skills needed for a career in law, government, research, or teaching. Whether in the classroom or the courtroom, a degree in history gives students the critical thinking skills and cultural awareness required to excel in a professional career.
Concentration: History (60 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/fine arts/social and behavioral sciences (12 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 OR MUS 105 OR THE 101 |
Art History and Appreciation OR Music Appreciation OR Introduction to Theatre |
3.0 |
| GEO 101 OR GEO 102 |
Introduction to Geography OR World Geography |
3.0 |
| HIS 101 OR HIS 102 OR HIS 104 OR HIS 105 |
Western Civilization to 1689 OR Western Civilization Post-1689 OR World History I OR World History II |
3.0 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| 3. analytical reasoning/science (7 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3.0 |
| BIO 205/206 | Ecology and Ecology Lab | 4.0 |
| Subtotal | 7.0 | |
B. Associate in Arts Electives (15 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| HIS 201 OR HIS 202 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 OR American History: 1877 to Present |
|
| HIS 106 OR HIS 107 OR HIS 108 OR HIS 109 |
Introduction to African History OR Introduction to the Middle East OR Introduction to East Asian Civilization OR Introduction to Latin American Civilization |
3.0 |
| HIS 113 OR HIS 130 OR HIS 131 |
Native American History OR African-American History to 1877 OR African-American History 1877 to Present |
3.0 |
| HIS 230 OR HIS 220 OR HIS 221 |
The American Civil War OR American Studies I OR American Studies II |
3.0 |
| HIS 235 OR HIS 220 OR HIS 221 |
American Military History OR American Studies I OR American Studies II |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 15.0 | |
C. College-Wide Electives (17 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3.0 |
| SPA 101 OR FRE 101 OR GEO 205* |
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I OR FRE 101 Elementary French I OR Physical Geography *For students who place out of foreign language 101 courses |
4.0 |
| SPA 102 OR FRE 102 |
Elementary Spanish II OR Elementary French II |
4.0 |
| ANT 202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| PSC 201 OR ECO 201 |
PSC 201 American Government OR ECO 201 Economics Concepts |
3.0 |
Writing
The Writing Concentration in the Associate in Arts program prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities for majors such as Creative Writing, Rhetoric, Publishing, Technical and Professional Communications, Social and Digital Media, Journalism, and other majors with an emphasis on writing, communications, and media.
Concentration: Writing (61-63 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Arts
A. General Education Course Requirements (28 credit hours)
| 1. Communications (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 9.0 | |
| 2. Humanities/fine arts/social and behavioral sciences (12 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 101 OR ART 101 OR MUS 105 |
Introduction to Theatre OR Art History and Appreciation OR Music Appreciation |
3.0 |
| PSC 201 OR GEO 102 |
American Government OR World Geography |
3.0 |
| PSY 201 OR SOC 101 |
General Psychology |
3.0 |
| HIS 202 OR HIS 201 |
American History: 1877 to Present OR American History: Discovery to 1877 |
3.0 |
| Subtotal | 12.0 | |
| 3. analytical reasoning/science (7 credit Hours) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 OR PHI 105 |
Probability and Statistics OR Introduction to Logic |
3.0 |
| BIO 101 OR BIO 205/206 OR AST 101 OR AST 102 OR GEO 205 |
Biological Science I OR Ecology and Lab OR Solar System Astronomy OR Stellar Astronomy OR Physical Geography |
4.0 |
| Subtotal | 7.0 | |
B. Associate in Arts Electives (15 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENG 203 | American Literature Survey | 3.0 |
| ENG 238 | Creative Writing | 3.0 |
| ENG 260 | Advanced Technical Communications | 3.0 |
| ENG 263 | Writing for Social Media | 3.0 |
| ENG 299 | Special Topics in English | 3.0 |
| Subtotal | 15.0 | |
C. College-Wide Electives (18-20 credit hours)
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3.0 |
| CPT 170 OR CPT 101 |
Microcomputer Applications OR Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
| LNG 101 OR SPA 101 OR SPA 102 OR FRE 101 OR FRE 102 OR GER 101 OR GER 102 |
Introduction to Language OR Elementary Spanish I OR Elementary Spanish II OR Elementary French I OR Elementary French II OR Elementary German I OR Elementary German II |
3.0-4.0 |
| PHI 115 OR PHI 101 |
Contemporary Moral Ethics OR PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
3.0 |
| HIS 102 OR HIS 101 |
Western Civilization Post-1689 OR OR Western Civilization to 1689 |
3.0 |
| ENG 175 OR SPA 101 OR SPA 102 OR FRE 101 OR FRE 102 OR GER 101 OR GER 102 |
Proofreading and Editing OR Elementary Spanish I OR Elementary Spanish II OR Elementary French I OR Elementary French II OR Elementary German I OR Elementary German II |
3.0-4.0 |
| Subtotal | 18.0-20.0 | |