A.A./A.S. Concentrations

Concentrations are available to all declared associate degree students as an option in the Landmark College curriculum.

Concentrations are available to all declared associate degree students as an option in the Landmark College curriculum. A concentration is required for the A.A. in General Studies but is not required to earn the other associate degrees.

A concentration focuses on an area of interest that a student wishes to explore. A concentration could include prerequisite course work that articulates with a Landmark College bachelor’s degree. A completed concentration is noted on a student’s degree transcript and serves as further demonstration of a student’s intellectual persistence and dedication to a particular academic discipline.

A concentration requires 15 – 16 credits of courses at the 1000 or 2000 level from a specific discipline as indicated in the concentration listing. Students must earn an average of C or better in the courses applicable to the concentration. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

Landmark College Associate Degree Concentrations

A concentration in Business provides students with a broad foundation in basic business concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the business focus in both the A.A. in Business Studies and the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Leadership.

A concentration in Business requires 15 total credits in ACC, BUS, ECN, FIN, MGT, MKT, or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Career Competency provides the opportunity for students to explore career interests by building on career readiness experiences that are enhanced by course offerings. Students will receive an initial assessment of individual career readiness, and then will work with their academic advisor/career mentor to develop an academic plan and career goals. Course choices allow for further development in understanding the cultural, social, and professional demands called upon when exploring careers.

A concentration in Career Competency requires 15 total credits. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

Required courses:

  • EDU2032 Career Development 
  • Internship (3 credits)
    • The internship may include the Employment Readiness Experience (ERE).
  • Nine additional credits in BUS, COM, EDU, or PSY

A concentration in Communication provides students with a broad foundation in either communication or journalism concepts. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the communication focus in the B.A. in Communication and Entrepreneurial Leadership.

A concentration in Communication requires 15 total credits in BUS, COM, GAM, FLM, JRN, MKT, PHO, THE, VID, or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits.  Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Computer Science provides students with a broad foundation in computer science. Students with an interest in a computer science related field may find this concentration useful as a base for moving toward other interests related to the discipline.

A concentration in Computer Science requires 15 total credits in CSC or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Creative Writing provides students with a broad foundation to support their creative writing efforts or study the work of others.

A concentration in Creative Writing requires 15 total credits. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

Required Courses

  • CRW1011 Creative Writing
  • Twelve additional credits in CRW, LIT, or WRT

A concentration in Education provides students with a broad foundation in educational development theory and educational psychology. Students interested in the B.A. in Psychology may want to choose this concentration as a way to focus on student development.

A concentration in Education requires 15 total credits in EDU or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in the Humanities provides students with a broad foundation to develop understanding into the impact of culture on values, assumptions, and worldview.

A concentration in the Humanities requires 15 total credits in ART seminar, HIS, HUM, LIT, PHI, REL, or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Integrated Arts provides students with a broad foundation in the study of the arts and the opportunity to focus on a specific studio art medium. The concentration includes courses that form the foundation of the B.A. in Integrated Arts.

A concentration in Integrated Arts requires 15 total credits in ART, CER, CRW, DRW, FLM, MUS, PER, PHO, PNT, THE, VID, or approved related COM, HUM, or WRT courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits.  Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Psychology provides students with a broad foundation in human development theory and  psychology. Students interested in the B.A. in Psychology may want to choose this concentration to earn an associate degree that will put them on track to complete the B.A.

A concentration in Psychology requires 15 total credits in PSY or equivalent courses. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 15 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.

A concentration in Science provides students with a broad foundation to apply knowledge about the natural world to analyze real-world problems and issues.

A concentration in Science requires 16 total credits in BIO, CHE, ECO, ENV, GEO, HTH, NSC, or equivalent courses. At least one lab science course must be taken and applied to the concentration. Students must earn an average of C or better in all 16 credits. Students may apply transfer credits toward the achievement of a concentration.