The Liberal Arts program provides courses that develop general intellectual capacities, such as reason and judgment. These studies encourage students to think clearly and creatively, to seek and assess information, and to communicate effectively. As the liberal arts are the foundation for a good education in any field, many of the courses are prerequisite for career and technical programs. Beyond the mission of preparing students for further education, the Liberal Arts program is committed to developing well-rounded individuals with the skills to face the challenges of life and to make positive contributions to society.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) updated 02/28/2022:
- Apply appropriate English language skills to effectively communicate complex ideas in academic and professional contexts.
- Apply an iterative, reflective approach to finding, evaluating, and using information.
- Apply mathematical concepts and quantitative literacy skills to solve problems.
- Engage with artistic expression by applying established aesthetic principles and analytical techniques.
- Apply evidence-based theories and methods of scientific inquiry to test ideas, predict outcomes, observe and measure results, and make informed decisions.
- Use knowledge of diverse human experiences and ways of knowing from different times, nations, cultures, ethnicities, classes, and identities to inform critical thought and intellectual empathy.
Fall (Semester 1)
Course
Title
Credits
6
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Spring (Semester 2)
Course
Title
Credits
6
- Diversification: Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL): A total of 6 credits are required are recommended to be completed in semesters 2 and 3. Six credits must be taken from at least two different designations.
- Diversification: Biological Sciences (DB)/Physical Sciences (DP): Only 1 DB course and 1 DP course is required. If the DB course is taken in semester 2, the DP course should be completed in semester 3 or vice versa.
- Diversification: Laboratory (science) (DY): Only 1 credit of DY is required (may be completed in semester 2 or 3).
- Foundations: Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG): A total of 6 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 2 and 3. Any two courses with different FG designations are required.
Sub-Total Credits
16
Fall (Semester 3)
Course
Title
Credits
3
- Diversification: Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL): A total of 6 credits are required are recommended to be completed in semesters 2 and 3. Six credits must be taken from at least two different designations.
- Diversification: Biological Sciences (DB)/Physical Sciences (DP): Only 1 DB course and 1 DP course is required. If the DB course is taken in semester 2, the DP course should be completed in semester 3 or vice versa.
- Diversification: Social Sciences (DS): A total of 6 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 3 and 4. Any two courses from different disciplines are required.
- Foundations: Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG): A total of 6 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 2 and 3. Any two courses with different FG designations are required.
Sub-Total Credits
15
Spring (Semester 4)
Course
Title
Credits
- Diversification: Social Sciences (DS): A total of 6 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 3 and 4. Any two courses from different disciplines are required.
Sub-Total Credits
14
Graduation Requirements (to be satisfied within the 60-credit A.A. degree)
Course
Title
Credits
Total Credits
60