The Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Studies is designed to broaden their knowledge, abilities, and skills to create a foundation in the liberal arts. Students gain a broad background in the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, communication, fine and performing arts, mathematics, and the physical and biological sciences. The students are able to complete lower division major preparation and general education for transfer while simultaneously completing the Liberal Studies Associate Degree. This major provides opportunities for students who are exploring degree options and are not yet certain about their specific degree goals at the four-year level.

The Associate in Arts Degree can be obtained by completing the 23-25-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses for this major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills through problem-solving.

🗸 Apply an understanding of how diverse cultural beliefs and social, political and/or historical contexts impact forms of human expression.

🗸 Students will successfully communicate ideas through various forms of expression.