Liberal Studies, A.A.
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The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts while preparing them for continued study or entry into a variety of career fields. Through coursework in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences, students develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Designed as a flexible and transferable degree, the program encourages students to explore diverse academic disciplines, discover their interests, and build a foundation for lifelong learning, career advancement, or completion of a bachelor's degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a degree in Liberal Studies, students will:
- Demonstrate foundational skills in written communication, quantitative reasoning, critical reading, and information literacy.
- Explain key concepts, methods of inquiry, and perspectives across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences.
- Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to analyze contemporary issues and real-world challenges.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective learning through effective written and oral communication.
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (30 credits)
EN 106 - Written Expression I
EN 107 - Written Expression II
- Fine Arts (designated course)
- History (designated course)
- Literature or Languages and Cultures (designated course)
- Mathematics course (designated course)
- Philosophy course (designated course)
- Religion course (designated course)
- Science course (designated course)
- Social Science course (designated course)
Review the Liberal Arts Core catalog page for a comprehensive list of courses approved for each requirement.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC (15 credits)
Choose five courses from a designated concentration area.
- Accelerated Adult Undergraduate Program: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Sociology
- Traditional Undergraduate Program: Art, English, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology or Spanish