The Liberal Arts Option in Writing gives students a solid grounding in the craft of writing for various purposes and audiences. This option emphasizes developing individual style, and exploring the creative or vocational applications of writing. It prepares students for transfer to B. A. programs in English, Writing, and Communications, as well as other liberal arts majors; it may also prepare students for entry level jobs requiring excellent writing skills.
A minimum of 62 credits are required for graduation.
Any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six-core academic skills-in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
Elective Advice:
Behavioral Science Elective: ANT101, SOC101 recommended
Fine/Performing Arts Elective, Foreign Language Elective, Philosophy/Religion Elective: THE101, LIT202, PHI101 recommended
Free Elective: ENG116, LIT202 recommended
Math Elective: MAT122 recommended
Science Elective: BIO103, BIO104, ERS135 recommended
Courses with Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG103
Milestone Courses: ENG101, ENG103, ENG111, ENG113
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Liberal Arts Writing Associate Degree
Year 1 Fall
Year 1 Spring
Year 2 Fall
Year 2 Spring