FALL 2021 Trine Course Catalog

Associate in Arts (60 hrs.)

 

Mission

The Department of Humanities and Communication promotes the intellectual and personal development of all students through a platform of humanistic experiences and application of concentrated practical communication skills while preparing majors to lead, succeed, and serve in their careers and lives.

Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Reading: Demonstrate skill in close, critical reading of a variety of texts and genres
  2. Writing: Possess skill in writing a variety of texts for multiple audiences and purposes
  3. Researching: Apply appropriate research processes, tools, and methods to demonstrate critical understanding
  4. Applying: Apply the skills of reading, writing, and researching to multiple professional and academic contexts
  5. Engaging: Engage with texts and experiences from multiple cultures and diverse perspectives

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 22 hours

Communication – 6 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.

Social Science Elective

3

Humanities Elective

3

Mathematics and Science - 7 hrs.

Math Elective

3

Lab Science Elective

4

Other – 3 hrs.

General Education Electives

3

Additional Requirements - 14 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Free Electives

10

Content Requirements - 24 hours

Required

Complete 24 hours in one of the following areas:

COM Communication

ENG English

HIS History

Humanities

MUS Music

Humanities: See Humanities list

Total Credit Hours: 60