Advising Center: Electives

Humanities, in associate degree programs, are studies which expand the student’s awareness of the human condition and appreciation of human needs, values and achievements. Humanities include studies of literature, languages, history, philosophy, religion, and the visual and performing arts. Refer to course descriptions in the course catalog for additional information. 

Courses Include (Students should be aware that some courses listed are not offered in every academic semester, and that courses may be discontinued as program requirements change):

• ART 114 – Drawing Techniques**
• ART 115 – Introduction to the Visual Book**  
• ART 150 – 3D Design and Printmaking**
• ASL 106 – American Sign Language I 
• ENG 121 – Introduction to Literature 
• ENG 210 – Creative Writing**
• ENG 211 – Creative Non-Fiction Writing** 
• ENG 212 – Poetry Writing
• ENG 213 – Fiction Writing 
• ENG 214 – Short Fiction: Art and Idea 
• ENG 215 – Poetry Writing**  
• ENG 216 – Popular Fiction 
• ENG 220 – American Literature I
• ENG 222 – American Literature II  
• ENG 224 – Literature & Diversity  
• GEO 101 – Introduction to Geography
• HIS 111 – U.S. History I
• HIS 112 – U.S. History II 
• HIS 120 – Art History Prehistoric to 16th Century
• HIS 121 – Arts History 16th Century to Present Day  
• HIS 202 – History of Maine
• HIS 205 – Architectural Style and Construction in New England 
• HIS 212 – America and the Cold War Years 
• HIS 214 – America and the Vietnam War 
• HON 202 – Honors Seminar  
• HUM 101 – Multicultural Nature of American Society
• HUM 202 – Humanities Seminar 
• MUS 101 – Listening to Music**
• MUS 117 – History of Rock & Roll** 
• PHI 101 – Introduction to Philosophy
• PHI 110 – Introduction to Contemporary Ethics
• SPA 101 – Elementary Spanish I

**Students in programs that require a Fine Arts and a Humanities elective should be aware that a single course cannot be used to fulfill both requirements. Two courses must be taken.

Courses Include (Students should be aware that some courses listed are not offered in every academic semester, and that courses may be discontinued as program requirements change):

• ART 114 – Drawing Techniques**
• ART 115 – Intro to the Visual Book**  
• ART 150 – 3D Design and Printmaking
• ENG 210 – Creative Writing** 
• ENG 211 – Creative Non-Fiction Writing** 
• ENG 215 – Poetry Writing** [Summer] 
• HIS 120 – Art History Prehistoric to 16th Century 
• HIS 121 – Arts History 16th Century to Present Day 
• MUS 101 – Listening to Music** 
• MUS 117 – History of Rock & Roll** 

**Students in programs that require a Fine Arts and a Humanities elective should be aware that a single course cannot be used to fulfill both requirements. Two courses must be taken.

Math and natural science courses cultivate critical thinking, problem solving and quantitative literacy skills. The math and natural science requirement may be fulfilled by a 100 level or higher math course or a science elective. Students should refer to the program of study when selecting the math/science elective.

Science Electives Include (Students should be aware that some courses listed are not offered in every academic semester, and that courses may be discontinued as program requirements change):

• AST 111 – Intro to Astronomy 
• BIO 110 – Scientific Inquiry
• BIO 115 – Human Biology
• BIO 119 – Principles of A&P
• BIO 213 – Anatomy & Physiology I 
• BIO 214 – Anatomy & Physiology II
• BIO 216 – Pathophysiology
• BIO 219 – Microbiology
• CHE 112 – General Chemistry I
• CHE 115 – General Chemistry II 
• ENV 101 – Environmental Science
• PHY 100 – Physical Science
• PHY 111 – Elements of Physics I

*In order to count as a science elective in most programs, a science must have a laboratory component. Only those courses listed above meet this criterion. 

The study of social sciences enables students to understand individual and collective human behavior by exploring meaning within a variety of social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Social science electives may be chosen from the following fields: anthropology, economics, mental health, political science, psychology, and sociology. Refer to course descriptions in the back of this catalog for additional information.

Courses Include (Students should be aware that some courses listed are not offered in every academic semester, and that courses may be discontinued as program requirements change):

• ANT 101 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• ECO 113 – Principles of Economics I (Macro)
• ECO 114 – Principles of Economics II (Micro)
• POL 111 – Current Issues in Political Science 
• PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 200 – History of Psychology  
• PSY 204 – Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 206 – Psychology of Film & Literature 
• PSY 208 – Advance Topics in Psychology 
• PSY 209 – Biopsychology
• PSY 210 – Human Sexuality 
• PSY 212 – Positive Psychology
• PSY 213 – Social Psychology 
• PSY 215 – Developmental Psychology 
• PSY 220 – Behavior Management
• PSY 224 – Statistics for Psychology  
• PSY 230 – Personality  
• PSY 234 – Research Methods with Lab
• PSY 240 – Health Psychology 
• PSY 245 – Forensic Psychology 
• PSY 250 – Industrial & Organizational Psychology  
• SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 109 – Sociology and Technology
• SOC 108 – Leadership Development 
• SOC 112 – Civic Engagement Seminar 
• SOC 203 – Death and Dying
• SOC 204 – Social Problems
• SOC 206 – Advanced Topics in Sociology

Written communication is the development and expression of ideas and information in writing.

Courses Include (Students should be aware that some courses listed are not offered in every academic semester, and that courses may be discontinued as program requirements change):

• ENG 101 College Composition (or ENG 102 College Composition with lab)
• ENG 108 Technical Writing (or ENG 109 Technical Writing with lab)

These include courses in humanities, communication, math or natural science, writing and social sciences.

EXCEPTIONS:  Any of these courses is acceptable as a Gen. Ed. Elective as well: 

• CPT 115 – Tech for Business 
• MAS 102 – Medical Terminology

IMPORTANT: Only courses with a designation of 100 or greater may be used as electives.