Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities & Social Science, A.A.

This is a university-parallel program that gives the student a solid foundation in the Liberal Arts and Sciences similar to the first two years of the curriculum at a four-year liberal arts college or university. It provides a basis for further study leading to a bachelor degree in a variety of liberal arts areas, among them: psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, human services, English, history, philosophy, communication and the arts.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Think critically and utilize information to support reasoning in writing.
• Communicate ideas effectively orally.
• Recognize a variety of literary and artistic forms of expression.
• Develop a foundation of ethical awareness in academic life.
• Give concrete examples of a major theme across time and/or cultures.
• Differentiate institutions, social groups, and cultures and recognize how diversity and change in the human experience contributes to identities.

Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.

Suggested Course Sequence