Liberal Arts, A.A.
Program overview:
This flexible program provides students with the opportunity to explore a broad range of liberal arts disciplines while building a strong academic foundation. Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree are encouraged to continue their education at St. Francis College by pursuing one of the College's Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs. For more information, please contact the Program Director or an advisor in the Undergraduate Support Hub.
Program Director: Michelle Steven, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Graduate, Online, and Professional Studies
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Provide students with an introduction to a variety of liberal arts disciplines.
PLO 2: Help students broaden their understanding of their aspirations and clarify their goals.
PLO 3: Prepare students for more advanced study by creating a solid foundation in the basic skills of critical thinking, reading, writing, and quantitative analysis.
PLO 4: Utilize the Associate of Arts degree toward employment or the pursuit of a bachelor's degree.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credits |
| General Education Requirements | 33 |
FS | Understanding College | 1 |
WRI1 | Writing | 3 |
OC1 | Presentation | 3 |
QR1 | Mathematics | 3 |
DL | Digital Literacy | 3 |
ALC | Arts and Literature across Cultures | 3 |
NSS | Natural Sciences | 3 |
EP | Ethics and Philosophy | 3 |
SSS | Social Sciences | 3 |
HGP | Historical and Global Perspectives | 3 |
FH | Personal Wellness | 2 |
RS | Religion | 3 |
| Select six Liberal Arts courses | 18 |
| General Electives | 12 |
| Total Credits | 63 |
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
Program details:
Intakes: fall, spring, summer
Duration: two years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery mode: online or on-campus or combination of both
Total credits: 62
Program Objectives:
Prepare students for more advanced study through a solid grounding in the basic skills of reading, critical thinking, writing, and quantitative methods.
Provide students with an introduction to a variety of liberal arts disciplines.
Help students broaden their understanding of themselves and to clarify their thinking and their goals.
Study areas:
American Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, Greek, History, Health Sciences, International Cultural Studies, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Social Studies, Writing
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Liberal Arts, A.A. provides a strong foundation for transfer to a bachelor's degree program while preparing graduates for a variety of entry-level professional opportunities. Through a broad liberal arts curriculum, students develop transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, problem-solving, and cultural awareness that are valued across many industries.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
• Business and administrative support
• Customer service and client relations
• Sales and marketing
• Human services
• Government and public service
• Nonprofit organizations
• Education support and community outreach
• Communications and media
• Office and operations management
• Retail and hospitality management
The program also provides excellent preparation for continued study in disciplines such as business, communications, education, English, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and other liberal arts and professional fields.