Liberal Arts Transfer (AALAT)

Associate in Arts

This program allows students to design a program of study to meet individual needs, and is a good option for students who are undecided about a major, or simply want to explore various areas in the arts and social sciences. This program allows for customization of coursework to meet the requirements of the transfer college or university. A counselor will assist in developing a program of study that meets all of the College's graduation requirements. A counselor can also help students determine interests, career and educational goals, as well as provide transfer and career information.

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2024-2025 Academic Requirements

This program allows students to design a program of study to meet individual needs, and is a good option for students who are undecided about a major, or simply want to explore various areas in the arts and social sciences. This program allows for customization of coursework to meet the requirements of the transfer college or university. A counselor will assist in developing a program of study that meets all of the College's graduation requirements. A counselor can also help students determine interests, career and educational goals, as well as provide transfer and career information.

Major Concentrations (1-5)
Complete 15 credits from the following: ANT, ARB, ART, CHN, COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG, FLM, FRN, GEO, GRM, HST, HUM, JRN, MUS, PHL, PLS, PSY, SOC, SPN and YOG.

Communication Concentration (COM)
COM 102 Interpersonal Communication
COM 160 Voice and Articulation
COM 183 Persuasion
COM 210 Nonverbal Communication
COM 225 Intercultural Communication

Eastern Michigan University, BA and BS degrees

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .

Division
Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
Department
Humanities, Language & the Art
Advisors
Brittany Middlebrook
Laura Beck

Concentrations

First Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
ENG 111   Composition I 4
Elective   Math Elective(s) 3
  Major Concentration 1 3
  Major Concentration 2 3
Total 13
Second Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
  Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3-5
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
  Major Concentration 3 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Total 15
Third Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
  Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 (not COM) 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
  Major Concentration 4 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 1 3
Total 15
Fourth Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
Elective   Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits 6
  Major Concentration 5 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2 3
Elective   General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education credits 2
Total 17
Total Credits Required
60
First Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
COM 101   Fundamentals of Speaking* 3
COM 210   Nonverbal Communication 3
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 (not COM) 3
Elective   Math Elective(s) 3
Total 12
Second Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
COM 102   Interpersonal Communication 3
COM 160   Voice and Articulation 3
ENG 111   Composition I 4
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
Total 16
Third Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
COM 183   Persuasion 3
ENG 226   Composition II 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 1 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses 3
Total 15
Fourth Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
COM 225   Intercultural Communication 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2 3
Elective   Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits 6
Elective   General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education credits 2
Total 17
Total Credits Required
60

Footnotes

*Satisfies one of the Arts and Humanities requirements.

A course counted for general education or program requirements may not also be counted for a Major Concentration. See an advisor for assistance in choosing courses.