Liberal Studies

Associate - Liberal Studies

Associate in Arts

This degree in Liberal Studies is structured around a core of multi- and inter-disciplinary courses which prepare graduates to enroll immediately into a four-year degree program.

Goals:

To prepare students to become lifelong learners in both their professional and personal lives;
To emphasize the inter-relatedness of liberal and professional education;
To encourage intellectual, social and ethical growth through the critical examination of works in art, science, philosophy, and literature; and
To prepare students to be successful citizens and leaders in a global community.

A note to students:
Though not required, students are encouraged to enroll in an internship.

Course Requirements:

	A.A.
General Education Courses	15
First Year Seminar	3
EN 101 Academic Writing I	3
CM 121 Effective Speaking	3
EN 201 Academic Writing II	3
Mathematics Elective	3

Arts and Sciences Courses: Lower or Upper Division	33-34
History/Government Elective	6
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective	6
Lab Science or Mathematics Elective	3-4
Literature Elective	6
Philosophy Elective	6
Fine/Performing Arts Elective	6

Electives	12

TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE	60-61