PROGRAM SELECTION
The college offers a number of curricula leading to the associate of arts degree, the associate of arts in teaching, the associate of applied science degree, the certificate of proficiency and the letter of recognition. Each curriculum has been designed to accomplish specific purposes as indicated in the description section of the curricula or program. Students should read the descriptions carefully to ensure the program meets their educational and career goals.
Each associate degree requires between 60-70 credits in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Students may be required to take preparatory or developmental coursework as prerequisite to college level courses. Such courses are not transferable and do not count toward graduation requirements, although de­vel­opmental coursework figures into the student’s cumulative grade point average (see “Placement Testing and College Preparatory Studies Policy” on page 31 for further information). Developmental courses are taught in lecture and laboratory settings where maximum supervision and support can be provided and instruction is often individualized.

Developmental English
Developmental English courses include preparation in reading, writing and study skills. In addition, courses for non-native speakers of English focus on reading, writing, study skills and oral communication skills.

Developmental Mathematics
Developmental mathematics courses focus on elementary arithmetic, fundamental algebra, and elementary geometry. Students should review their prior math material before completing math basic skills assessment testing.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Howard Community College has the responsibility to ensure that all degree recipients have achieved a broad educational experience. To achieve this breadth of learning, the college has established fundamental general educational goals. Howard Community College Students will:
• Express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform mathematical operations at a college level and apply these skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to reason logically, and to evaluate the reasoning of others through the utilization of open-mindedness, critical inquiry, and the rational assessment of data and text.
• Display technological competence.
• Demonstrate informational literacy.
• Demonstrate global competency.
• Demonstrate a perceptual awareness of and aesthetic sensitivity to the arts.
To ensure these general education goals are met by each student, Howard Community College requires all students to take courses in writing, literature, fine arts, humanities, mathematics, science, history, social sciences, and interdisciplinary and emerging issues. These topics are woven into the General Education Core Courses. Students completing the associate of arts degree at Howard Community College must complete 35-36 credits from the general education core as designated in the specific curriculum and delineated below. Also, see STUDENT TRANSFER POLICIES on page 47. Students completing the associate of applied science degree will complete at least 20 credits in general education as specified in the individual curriculum.

HCC statement OF DIVERSITY IN THE CURRICULUM
Howard Community College makes a commitment to diversity in its varied curriculum by pursuing a multidisciplinary approach to issues that sometimes separate people. Learning the histories, cultures, contributions and perspectives of the various people who make up our world and gaining an understanding of the larger world around us may create a platform for communication and tolerance.  HCC’s diverse curriculum also tries to help students develop positive cultural perspectives and thus enhances the college learning process by emphasizing the dignity and uniqueness of each person and the contributions and strength of the diverse community at large.

Courses Fulfilling Core Requirements
Each program specifies general education courses needed to complete the 35-36 credit general education core requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. Most of the courses listed below fulfill core curriculum requirements at state colleges and universities. A few courses may not transfer as core requirements to every college or university. Check the requirements of your transfer institution before selecting specific courses, or see your advisor for assistance.

English Composition Core
ENGL-121 College Composition I:
 Expository Writing*
ENGL-122 College Composition II:
 Writing through Literature
*ENGL-121 fulfills the state composition core
*requirement.

Arts and Humanities Core

Literature Core
ENGL-200 Children’s Literature
ENGL-201  American Literature I
ENGL-202  American Literature II
ENGL-203  English Literature I
ENGL-204  English Literature II
ENGL-205 The Short Story
ENGL-206 African American
 Literature
ENGL-207 Ethics in Literature
ENGL-208 Contemporary Poetry
ENGL/THET-209 Modern Drama
ENGL-210 Introduction to Fiction,   Poetry and Drama
ENGL-211 Science Through Science
 Fiction
ENGL/WMST-212 By and About Women
ENGL-213 Latin American Literature
ENGL-214 Middle Eastern Literature
ENGL-217 The English Bible as   Literature
ENGL/FILM-218 Introduction to Film and
 Literature
ENGL-225 Introduction to World
 Literature
ENGL/THET-250 Shakespeare from Page
 to Stage
ENGL/FILM/ Shakespeare from Page
 THET-251 to Screen

Fine Arts Core
ARTT-103 Art Appreciation
ARTT-104  Art History I
ARTT-105  Art History II
ARTT-122 History of Modern Art
ARTT-140 Photography Appreciation
ARTT-143  History of Photography
DANC-103 Dance History through
 Criticism
DANC-190  Dance Appreciation
ENGL/THET-209 Modern Drama
ENGL-217 The English Bible as
 Literature
ENGL/FILM-218 Introduction to Film and
 Literature
ENGL/THET-250 Shakespeare from Page
 to Stage
ENGL/FILM/ Shakespeare from Page
 THET-251 to Screen
FILM-101 Introduction to Film
FILM-171  Introduction to the
 American Cinema
FILM-172  Introduction to World
 Cinema
FILM-204 Middle Eastern Film
FILM/ITAL-205 Italian Film
FILM/FREN-206 French Film
FILM/GERM-207 German Film
FILM-208 Asian Film
FILM-209 Scandinavian Film
FILM/RUSS-210 Russian Film
FILM-211 African Film
FILM/PHIL-260 Film and Philosophy
FILM/WMST-270 Women and Film
FINE-101  Humanities through the
 Arts
FINE-102  Arts, Cultures, and Ideas
FINE-103 Introduction to the
 Creative Arts
FINE/WMST-193 Introduction to Women’s
 Studies: Women, Art,
 and Culture
FINE-200  20th Century Arts, Culture
 and Ideas - Rouse
MUSC-100  Fundamentals of Music
MUSC-101  Music Appreciation
MUSC-102  A Survey of Music
 Literature
MUSC-107 American Popular Music
MUSC-108 African American Music
MUSC-202 Music Literature in
 Context I
MUSC-203 Music Literature in
 Context II
THET-101 Introduction to Acting
THET-131  Theatre Appreciation
THET-141  Basic Acting I
THET-190  Theatre History I
THET-191  Theatre History II

Humanities Core
ARAB-204 Advanced Intermediate
 Arabic II
ARAB-205 Arabic Through the Media
ARTT-101  Two-Dimensional Basic
 Design
ARTT-103 Art Appreciation
ARTT-104  Art History I
ARTT-105  Art History II
ARTT-109  Drawing I
ARTT-122 History of Modern Art
ARTT-140 Photography Appreciation
ARTT-143  History of Photography
DANC-103 Dance History through
 Criticism
DANC-190  Dance Appreciation
ENGL/MASS-126 Introduction to Journalism
ENGL-200 Children’s Literature
ENGL-201  American Literature I
ENGL-202  American Literature II
ENGL-203  English Literature I
ENGL-204  English Literature II
ENGL-205 The Short Story
ENGL-206  African American
 Literature
ENGL-207  Ethics in Literature
ENGL-208 Contemporary Poetry
ENGL/THET-209 Modern Drama
ENGL-210 Introduction to Fiction,
 Poetry, and Drama
ENGL-211 Science Through Science
 Fiction
ENGL/WMST-212 By and About Women
ENGL-213 Latin American Literature
ENGL-214 Middle Eastern Literature
ENGL-217 The English Bible as
 Literature
ENGL/FILM-218 Introduction to Film and
 Literature
ENGL-225  Introduction to World
 Literature
ENGL/THET-250 Shakespeare from Page
 to Stage
ENGL/FILM/ Shakespeare from Page
 THET-251 to Screen
FILM-101 Introduction to Film
FILM-171  Introduction to the
 American Cinema
FILM-172  Introduction to World
 Cinema
FILM-204 Middle Eastern Film
FILM/ITAL-205 Italian Film
FILM/FREN-206 French Film
FILM/GERM-207 German Film
FILM-208 Asian Film
FILM-209 Scandinavian Film
FILM/RUSS-210 Russian Film
FILM-211 African Film
FILM/PHIL-260 Film and Philosophy
FILM/WMST-270 Women and Film
FINE-101  Humanities through the
 Arts
FINE-102  Arts, Cultures, and Ideas
FINE-103 Introduction to the
 Creative Arts
FINE/WMST-193 Introduction to Women’s
 Studies: Women, Art, and
 Culture
FINE-200  20th Century Arts, Culture
 and Ideas - Rouse
HUMN-102 The Pyschology of
 Happiness: A Humanities
 Approach
HUMN-111 Leadership Development
 Studies: A Humanities
 Approach
MUSC-100  Fundamentals of Music
MUSC-101  Music Appreciation
MUSC-102  A Survey of Music
 Literature
MUSC-107 American Popular Music
MUSC-108  African American Music
MUSC-202 Music Literature in
 Context I
MUSC-203 Music Literature in
 Context II
PHIL-101  Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL-102 Introduction to Logic
PHIL-103  Introduction to Ethics
PHIL-104  Introduction to Religious
 Studies
PHIL-201  Religions of the World
PHIL-202  Critical Thinking and
 Creative Problem Solving
SPCH-105  Fundamentals of Public
 Speaking
SPCH-110  Interpersonal
 Communication
THET-101 Introduction to Acting
THET-131  Theatre Appreciation
THET-141  Basic Acting I
THET-190  Theatre History I
THET-191  Theatre History II
Any course with an AMSL, ARAB (except ARAB-220), CHNS, FARS, FREN, GERM, GREK, HBRW, ITAL, KORE, PORT, RUSS, SPAN (except SPAN-220), or TURK prefix.

Social Sciences Core

History Core
HIST-111  American History to 1877
HIST-112  American History since
 1877
HIST-121  The Ancient World:
 Prehistory to The Middle
 Ages
HIST-122  Western Civilization and
 the Pre-Modern World
HIST-123  Western Civilization and
 the Modern World
Social and Behavioral Science Core
No more than ONE history course can be taken in this area.
ANTH-105  Introduction to Cultural
 Anthropology
ANTH-120 Comparative World
 Cultures
ECON-101  Principles of Economics
 (Macro)
ECON-102  Principles of Economics
 (Micro)
ECON-205 International Economics
GEOG-101  Introduction to World
 Geography
GEOG-102  Elements of Cultural
 Geography
HIST-111  American History to 1877
HIST-112  American History since
 1877
HIST-121  The Ancient World:
 Prehistory to The Middle
 Ages
HIST-122  Western Civilization and
 the Pre-Modern World
HIST-123  Western Civilization and
 the Modern World
HIST-201  Europe in the Twentieth
 Century
HIST-202 Issues in History
HIST-208 History of Africa
HIST-209 History of the Middle East
HIST-210 History of Latin America
HIST-211  Asian Civilization–China,
 Japan, and Korea
HIST-213  History of Modern Russia
HIST-226  History of African
 American Experience
POLI-101  American Federal
 Government
POLI-201 Comparative Government
POLI-202 International Relations and
 Contemporary American
 Foreign Policy
PSYC-101  General Psychology
SOCI-101  Introduction to Sociology
SOCI-102  Social Problems

SCIENCE CORE
ASTR-104  Elementary Astronomy
ASTR-114  Elementary Astronomy
 Lab
BIOL-101  General Biology I
BIOL-102  General Biology II
BIOL-103  Human Heredity
BIOL-104  Oceanography
BIOL-105  Environmental Science
BIOL-107  Fundamentals of
 Microbiology
BIOL-115  Environmental Science
 Laboratory
BIOL-200  Microbiology
BIOL-201  Genetics
BIOL-202  Genetics Lab
BIOL-203  Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL-204  Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL-205 Cell Biology
CHEM-101  General Inorganic
 Chemistry I
CHEM-102 General Inorganic
 Chemistry II
CHEM-103  Fundamentals of General
 Chemistry
CHEM-105 Chemistry and Society
CHEM-115  Chemistry and Society
 Lab
CHEM-135 Chemistry for Engineers
CHEM-201 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM-202 Organic Chemistry II
GEOL-107  Introduction to Physical
 Geology
GEOL-108  Historical Geology
GEOL-117  Introduction to Physical
 Geology Lab
GEOL-118  Historical Geology
 Laboratory
METO-111  Meteorology
METO-112 Meteorology Lab
PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science
PHYS-103  Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS-104  Fundamentals of Physics II
PHYS-106 Earth Space Science
PHYS-107  Physical Science
PHYS-110  General Physics I
 (Calculus)
PHYS-111  General Physics II
 (Calculus)

MATHEMATICS CORE
MATH-121 Finite Mathematics
MATH-122  Ideas in Mathematics
MATH-127  Concepts of Mathematics I
MATH-128  Concepts of Mathematics II
MATH-131  College Algebra
MATH-133  College Trigonometry
MATH-135  Precalculus
MATH-138  Statistics
MATH-145  Business Calculus
MATH-181  Calculus I
MATH-182  Calculus II
MATH-186  Introductory Numerical
 Analysis
MATH-220  Introduction to Discrete
 Structures
MATH-240  Calculus III
MATH-250 Linear Algebra
MATH-260 Differential Equations

Interdisciplinary and
Emerging Issues Core
AGNG/SOCI-160 The Aging Process:
 Gerontology
BMGT-134 Coaching as a Tool for
 Effective Leadership
BMGT-150 International Business
 Issues Seminar
CMSY-110  Software Applications for
 Micros
CMSY-126  Introduction to Internet
CMSY-129  Principles of Internet
CRES-155  Introduction to Conflict
 Resolution: Science and
 Art
ENGL-211  Science through Science
 Fiction
ENTR-100 Introduction to the
 Entrepreneurial Process
ENTR-101 Entrepreneurship and
 Creativity
ENTR-215 Taking Innovation to Market
FYEX-100 First Year Experience
HEED-100  Introduction to Lifetime Fitness
HEED-101 Health and the World of Risk
HEED-102  Introduction to Weight Management
HEED-104  Personal Nutrition Assessment
HEED-106 Introduction to Stress Management
HEED-109  Basic CPR and First Aid
HEED-110  Introduction to Personal Wellness
HEED-112  First Aid and Safety
HEED-113  Drug Use and Abuse
HEED-115  Personal and Community
 Health
HEED-127 Introduction to Cross-
 Cultural and International
 Health
HEED/WMST-150 Women’s Health
HEED-155 Introduction to Conflict
 Resolution
HEED/CARD/
 NURS-175 Cross Cultural Health
 Comparison
HEED-200  Health/Fitness Leader
HEED-210 Foundations of Health
 Education and Health
 Behavior
HEED/NUTR-211  Nutrition
HEED-212  Current Health Issues
HEED-213  Stress Management
HEED-216 Health Care in the US
HIST/WMST-225 Women in American History: Colonial Times to 1880
HIST/WMST-227 Women in American History: 1880 to Present
HIST/WMST-228 Women in European History: 1750 to Present
HMDV-125 Perspectives on
Community through Service Learning
HMDV-200 Life Span Development
HUMN-111 Leadership Development
 Studies: A Humanities
 Approach
POLI-202 International Relations and
 Contemporary American
 Foreign Policy
PUBH-101 Introduction to Public
 Health
SOCI/WMST-111 Introduction to Women’s
 Studies: Women, Gender,
 and Society
SOCI-115 Emerging World Issues
SPAN-220 Cultures of Mexico

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
After students have selected a particular curriculum, they should familiarize themselves with the various courses that have been specified for the freshman and sophomore years. They should note particularly the prerequisites and the placement of the various courses of learning and should also be aware of their own level of development and how their backgrounds relate to their choice of curriculum.
Because of enrollment patterns and scheduling problems, not all courses specified in the suggested ­curricula are offered each semester. In addition, courses scheduled for a given semester may be canceled because of insufficient enrollment. Students must take these factors into consideration when planning their schedules and/or timetable for completing any given program or degree. It is strongly suggested that you consult with an advisor or counselor in planning your program.
It is the responsibility of students to meet the requirements of the curriculum in which they are enrolled even though counselors and faculty advisors will provide students with advice and recommendations. Students who wish to transfer courses must acquaint themselves with the requirements of the senior institution in order to obtain maximum credit at time of transfer. A complete statement of Student Transfer Policies is included in this catalog.

Categories of Electives

ARTS & SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of AMSL, ANTH, ARAB, ARCM, ARTT, ASTR, BIOL, CADD-107, CFOR, CHEM, CHNS, CRES, CMSY-110, -120, -121, -126, -129, -141, -171, -181, -281, any course with a prefix of CRIM, DANC, ECON, EDUC, ENGL (except courses below the 100 level), ENES, ENTR-101, EXSC, FARS, FILM, FINE, FREN, GEOG, GEOL, GERM, GREK, HBRW, HEED, HIST, HMDV, HORT, HUMS, ITAL, KORE, LFIT-105, -197, -198, -199, -298, MATH (except MATH-060, -061, -064, -065, -067, -070, -105, and ‑108), MASS, METO, MUSC, PHIL, PHYS, POLI, PORT, PSYC, RUSS, SOCI, SPAN, SPCH, THET, or WMST.

BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ACCT, BFMT, BMGT, CMGT, CMSY, ECON, ENTR, FNPL, HMGT, OFFI, or RETL.

CULINARY MANAGEMENT
ELECTIVES
cmgt-135, cmgt-145, cmgt-200, cmgt-235, cmgt-240, cmgt-250.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES
ENGL-115, ENGL-126, any 200 or higher ENGL course, MASS-126, MASS-221, SPCH-105, SPCH-150, SPCH-160, SPCH-205, THET-150, THET-209, THET-250, WMST-212.

FINE ARTS ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ARTT, DANC, FILM, FINE, lfit-105, -197, -198, -199, -298, MUSC, THET, ENGL-209, -115, ‑215, -217, ‑250, or WMST-193.

GENERAL ELECTIVES
An elective that can be chosen from any elective category is called a general elective. Depending on a student’s learning program, students may be able to choose courses within specific elective categories or they may be allowed to choose courses from any elective category. Traditional and non-traditional course work may be used to fulfill elective credit, including general elective credit, as appropriate. Electives involve a broader range of courses than general education core courses do. While some courses qualify for both categories, students are responsible for making this distinction and choosing the correct classes. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
ELECTIVES
HMGT-110, HMGT-116, HMGT-160, HMGT-164, HMGT-210, HMGT-235, HMGT-243, HMGT-245, HMGT-255, HMGT-260.
HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of AMSL, ARAB, ARTT, CADD-107, CHNS, DANC, ENGL-115, -126, any 200 level or higher ENGL course, any course with a prefix of FARS, FILM, FINE, FREN, GERM, GREK, HBRW, ITAL, KORE, MASS, MUSC, PHIL, PORT, RUSS, SPAN, SPCH, THET, or WMST-193, -212, -225, -227, -228.

Internet Electives
ARTT/MASS-260, CMSY-103, CMSY-110, CMSY-113, CMSY-125, CMSY-128, CMSY-137, CMSY-139, CMSY-144, CMSY-147, CMSY-148, CMSY-151, CMSY-152, CMST-153, CMSY-175, CMSY-195, CMSY-199, CMSY-203, CMSY-205, CMSY, 217, CMSY-248, CMSY-249, CMSY-295, ENTR-205.

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
MATH-121, MATH-122, MATH-127, MATH-128, MATH-131, MATH-133, MATH-135, MATH-138, MATH-145, MATH-181, MATH-182, MATH-186, MATH-220, MATH-240, MATH-250, MATH-260.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ELECTIVES
ARTT-122, BMGT-175, FINE-102, FINE-193, FINE-200, HMDV-100, MUSC-202, MUSC-203, SPCH-105, SPCH-110, THET-141, THET-150, WMST-193 or BIOL-290 Honors.

Nursing students meet the oral communication requirement through the core nursing courses in the program of study.

Students in specific science programs meet the oral communication requirement through a combination of two courses as follows: BIOL-101 and BIOL-102, or BIOL-101 and BIOL-200, or BIOL-101 and BIOL-201, or BIOL-101 and PHYS-104, or PHYS-110 and PHYS-111.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ASTR, BFMT-200, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, METO, or PHYS.

SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Any course with a prefix of ANTH, ARAB-220, CRES, CRIM, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI, PSYC, SOCI, EDUC-260, HMDV-200, WMST-111, WMST-225, WMST-227, or WMST-228.

COURSE CODES
Courses in the course description section are alphabetized by category and not by course code

ACCT Accounting
AGNG Aging Services
AMSL American Sign Language
ANTH Anthropology
ARAB Arabic
ARCM Architectural and Construction
 Management
ARTT Art
ASTR Astronomy
BFMT Bioinformatics
BIOL Biology
BMET Biomedical Engineering Technology
BMGT Business Administration
CARD Cardiovascular Technology
CHEM Chemistry
CHNS Chinese
CSCO Cisco
CADD Computer-Aided Design
CFOR Computer Forensics
CMSY Computer Systems
CRES Conflict Resolution
COOP Cooperative Education
CRIM Criminal Justice
CMGT Culinary Management
DANC Dance
ECON Economics
EDUC Education
ELEC Electronics Technology
EMSP Emergency Medical Services
ENES Engineering
ENGL English
ENST Environmental Science
ENTR Entrepreneurship
EXSC Exercise Science
FARS Farsi
FILM Film
FNPL Financial Planning
FINE Fine Arts
FREN French
FYEX First-Year Experience
GEOG Geography
GEOL Geology
GERM German
GREK Greek
HBRW Hebrew
HEAL Health Care
HEED Health Education
HIST History
HORT Horticulture
HMGT Hospitality Management
HMDV Human Development
HUMN Humanities
HUMS Human Services
INDS Interior Design
ITAL Italian
KORE Korean
LFIT Life Fitness
MASS Mass Media
MATH Mathematics
METO Meteorology
MSFT Microsoft
MUSC Music
NURS Nursing
NUTR Nutrition
OFFI Office Technology
PHIL Philosophy
PHOT Photonics
PHYS Physics
POLI Political Science
PORT Portuguese
PSYC Psychology
PUBH Public Health
RADT Radiologic Technology
RETL Retailing
RUSS Russian
SOCI Sociology
SPAN Spanish
SPCH Speech
SABR Study Abroad
TELE Telecommunications
THET Theatre
TURK Turkish
WCOM Wireless Communications
WMST Women’s Studies