Liberal Studies, A.A.
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Two and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
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General Studies Requirements: 34-35 Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| ENG 100 ENG 101 | Introduction to College Reading and Writing (With a grade of C- or higher) -or- College Composition | 4 credits 3 credits |
| ENG 151 PHI 151 | Introduction to Literature -or- Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| Select 9 credits of Liberal Arts electives from the following: | ||
| ART | Art | 3 credits |
| ENG | English | 3 credits |
| FRE | French | 3 credits |
| RUS | Russian | 3 credits |
| SPA | Spanish | 3 credits |
| PHI | Philosophy | 3 credits |
| Select 9 credits of Math/Science electives from the following: | ||
| BIO | Biology | |
| CHEM | Chemistry | |
| COM | Computer Science | |
| ECY | Ecology | |
| ENV | Environmental Studies | |
| MAT | Mathematics | |
| PHY | Physics | |
| SCI | Science* | |
| Select 9 credits of Social Science electives from the following: | ||
| ANT | Anthropology | 3 credits |
| CRJ | Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| ECO | Economics | 3 credits |
| HTY | History | 3 credits |
| POS | Political Science | 3 credits |
| PSY | Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC | Sociology | 3 credits |
Cumulative GPA required in courses in the General Requirements area: 2.00
Business Administration Concentration: 30 Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 credits |
| BUS 150 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| BUS 125 BUS 200 | Introduction to Business Computing -or- Intermediate Business Computing | 3 credits |
| BUS 220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ECO 207 | Macro and Micro Economics | 3 credits |
| PCJ 215 | Business Communication | 3 credits |
| Select 12 credit hours of business electives at the 200 level or above: | ||
| BUS 2XX | 3 credits | |
| BUS 2XX | 3 credits | |
| BUS 2XX | 3 credits | |
| BUS 2XX | 3 credits |
Creative Writing Concentration: 30 Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| ENG 211 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 259 | Contemporary World Literature | 3 credits |
| Select ONE of the following for a total of three credit hours: | ||
| ENG 240 | Medieval and Early Modern Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG 241 | Enlightenment/Anglo-American Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG 242 | Modern/Contemporary Anglo-American Literature | 3 credits |
| Complete a minimum of 21 credit hours from the following: | ||
| ENG 311 | Poetry Workshop** | 3 credits |
| ENG 312 | Fiction Writing Workshop** | 3 credits |
| ENG 313 | Creative Nonfiction Workshop** | 3 credits |
| ENG 314 | Screenwriting Workshop** | 3 credits |
| PCJ 180 | Intro to Professional Communication and Journalism | 3 credits |
| PCJ 315 | Professional Communication | 3 credits |
General Concentration: Select 30 Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
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| 3 credits | ||
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Mathematics Concentration: 30 Credit Hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 103 | Human Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO 112 | General Biology I | 4 credits |
| BIO 113 | General Biology II | 4 credits |
| BIO 261 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIO 262 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 credits |
| BIO 350 | Genetics | 4 credits |
| CHY 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHY 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| ENV 110 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| ENV 125 | Energy | 3 credits |
| ENV 130 | Renewable Energy Resources | 3 credits |
| GEY 112 | Physical Geology | 4 credits |
| PHY 153 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY 154 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
| Select no fewer than 8 credit hours from the following Math courses: | ||
| MAT 117 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT 121 | Pre-Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT 131 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT 201 | Probability & Statistics I | 3 credits |
| MAT 202 | Probability & Statistics II | 3 credits |
| MAT 231 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MAT 233 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 credits |
| MAT 251 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MAT 274 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT 312 | Geometric Structures | 3 credits |
| MAT 321 | Topics in Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT 335 | Topics in Analysis | 3 credits |
| MAT 435 | Real Analysis | 3 credits |
| Select 14 credit hours or more of additional Science (BIO, CHY, ENV, GEY, PHY, or SCI) or Mathematics courses at the 200 level or above: | ||
| 3 credits | ||
| 3 credits | ||
| 4 credits | ||
| 4 credits |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 64 credits
Total Minimum Grade Point Average Required for Graduation: 2.0
Cumulative GPA required in courses in the General Requirements area: 2.00
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements
** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component
*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations