Liberal Arts Degree, AA

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Program Description Purpose: Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the Bachelor of Arts degree, in the liberal arts or social sciences.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Communicate effectively in oral form.
Communicate effectively in written form.
Recognize when information is needed and locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Use empirical evidence and the scientific method to understand natural phenomena.
Use quantitative reasoning, including numerical and geometric concepts, to draw logical conclusions.

Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
Course availability in a given semester may vary.
You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

Fall Semester

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr.
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
Math elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 cr.
CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science 3 cr. OR
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications 3 cr.

Spring Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr.
History elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
Social and Behavioral Science elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
Arts/Humanities elective selected from the list below (List A) 3 cr.
Arts for Liberal Arts or Humanities for Liberal Arts elective selected from the lists below (List B or C) 3 cr.

Fall Semester

Arts for Liberal Arts elective selected from the list below (List B) 3 cr.
Humanities for Liberal Arts elective selected from the list below (List C) 3 cr.
Literature elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
Natural Science elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
Foreign Language Sequence (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) 101, 102 4 cr.

Spring Semester

Foreign Language Sequence (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) 102 4 cr.
Global Studies or Approved Transfer elective selected from the lists below 3-5 cr.
Approved Transfer elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.
Approved Transfer elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.
Approved Transfer elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.

Program Total: 60-62 Credits

¹A two-semester sequence of a foreign language is required.

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Arts/Humanities Electives (List A)

ART 100 - Art Appreciation 3 cr.
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic 3 cr.
ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern 3 cr.
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I 3 cr.
MUS 121 - Music in Society 3 cr.
HUM 201 - Early Humanities 3 cr.
HUM 202 - Modern Humanities 3 cr.
HUM 216 - Introduction to Non-Western Cultures 3 cr.
HUM 256 - Comparative Mythology 3 cr.
HUM 259 - The Greek and Roman Tradition 3 cr.
PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr.
PHI 111 - Logic 3 cr.
PHI 220 - Ethics and Society 3 cr.
REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion 3 cr.
REL 230 - Religions of the World 3 cr.

Arts for Liberal Arts (List B)

ART - all courses
ENG 211 - Creative Writing 3 cr .
ENG 212 - Creative Writing II 3 cr.
ENG 215 - Creative Writing - Fiction I 3 cr.
ENG 217 - Creative Writing Poetry I 3 cr.
MUS - all courses

Global Studies Electives

ENG 255 - World Literature 3 cr.
ENG 258 - African American Literature 3 cr.
GEO 220 - World Regional Geography 3 cr.
HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE 3 cr.
HIS 112 - World Civilizations Post-1500 CE 3 cr.
HIS 251 - History of Middle East Civilization I 3 cr.
HIS 252 - History of Middle East Civilization II 3 cr.
HIS 253 - History of Asian Civilizations I 3 cr.
HIS 254 - History of Modern East Asian Civilizations 3 cr.
HUM 201 - Early Humanities 3 cr.
HUM 202 - Modern Humanities 3 cr.
HUM 215 - Native American Culture 3 cr.
HUM 216 - Introduction to Non-Western Cultures 3 cr.
HUM 256 - Comparative Mythology 3 cr.
PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations 3 cr.
REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion 3 cr.
REL 230 - Religions of the World 3 cr.
SOC 266 - Race and Ethnicity 3 cr.

History Electives

Humanities for Liberal Arts (List C)

ART 100 - Art Appreciation 3 cr.
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic 3 cr.
ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern 3 cr.
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I 3 cr.
Foreign language (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) - all 200-level courses
HUM - all except HUM 298
MUS 121 - Music in Society 3 cr.
PHI - all except PHI 227
REL - all courses

Literature Electives

ENG 225 - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas 3 cr.
ENG 245 - British Literature 3 cr.
ENG 246 - American Literature 3 cr.
ENG 250 - Children’s Literature 3 cr.
ENG 255 - World Literature 3 cr.
ENG 258 - African American Literature 3 cr.
ENG 275 - Women’s Literature 3 cr.

Math Electives

Qualitative/Statistics Pathway:
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 cr.
MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning 3 cr.
MTH 245 - Statistics I 3 cr.
Calculus Pathway:
MTH 161 - Precalculus I 3 cr.
MTH 162 - Precalculus II 3 cr.
MTH 167 - Precalculus with Trigonometry 5 cr.
MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I 3 cr.
MTH 263 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MTH 264 - Calculus II 4 cr.

Natural Science Electives

BIO 101 - General Biology I 4 cr.
BIO 102 - General Biology II 4 cr.
CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry 4 cr.
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I 4 cr.
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
ENV 121 - Foundations of Environmental Science 4 cr.
ENV 122 - Applications in Environmental Science 4 cr.
GOL 105 - Physical Geology 4 cr.
GOL 106 - Historical Geology 4 cr.
PHY 100 - Elements of Physics 4 cr.
PHY 201 - General College Physics I 4 cr.
PHY 202 - General College Physics II 4 cr.
PHY 241 - University Physics I 4 cr.
PHY 242 - University Physics II 4 cr.

Social and Behavioral Science Electives

Approved Transfer Electives

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 cr.
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 cr.
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice 3 cr.
ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System 3 cr.
ADJ 107 - Survey of Criminology 3 cr.
ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections 3 cr.
ADJ 164 - Case Studies in Murder/Violent Crime 3 cr.
ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I 4 cr.
ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II 4 cr.
ADJ 228 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs 3 cr.
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation 3 cr.
ADJ 278 - Firearms and Tool - Mark Identification 3 cr.
ART (all courses)
BIO (all courses)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 cr.
BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law 3 cr.
BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics 3 cr.
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business 3 cr.
CHM (all courses)
CSC (all courses)
CST (all courses)
ECO (all courses)
EDU (all courses)
ENG (all courses)
ENV (all courses)
Foreign Language (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) (all courses)
GEO (all courses)
GOL (all courses
HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I 3 cr.
HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II 3 cr.
HIS (all courses)
HLT (all courses)
HMS (all courses)
HUM (all courses)
ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems 3 cr.
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications 3 cr.
MTH (all courses 154 and higher)
MUS (all courses)
PED (all courses)
PHI (all courses)
PHY (all courses)
PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics 3 cr.
PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations 3 cr.
PSY (all courses)
REL (all courses)
RPK (all courses)
SOC (all courses)