Liberal Arts
Program Description: The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts completes the course of study for the first two years and provides flexibility for students to select an area of concentration* of 12 hours from courses in one area or in a variety of areas, including anthropology, English, foreign language, geography, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. A degree in liberal arts provides the flexibility for students to specialize in a program of study or to explore a variety of interests in different programs.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 Composition I | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum Course | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Math 1332 Contemporary Math | 3 | Or select a course from the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Students should meet with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | Core |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| HIST 1301 United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Business and Technical Writing | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum Course | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Creative Arts Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| HIST 1302 United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Core Component Area Option | 3 | Select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| *Liberal Arts Concentration | 3 | Concentration may contain a variety of academic courses (ACGM) not used in the Core. | |
| General Elective | 3 | Students should talk to an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | |
| GOVT 2305 Federal Government | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | Core |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| *Liberal Arts Concentration | 3 | Concentration may contain a variety of academic courses (ACGM) not used in the Core. | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| *Liberal Arts Concentration | 3 | Concentration may contain a variety of academic courses (ACGM) not used in the Core. | |
| General Elective | 3 | Students should talk to an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | |
| GOVT 2306 Texas Government | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | Core |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture section of the Core Curriculum Course List. | Core |
| *Liberal Arts Concentration | 3 | Concentration may contain a variety of academic courses (ACGM) not used in the Core. | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Science degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Writing and speaking effectively in different contexts
- Developing content on a wide array of topics
- Researching using a variety of methods and correctly attributing others’ ideas
- Critically reading and examining complex texts
- Analyzing historical situations, documents, visual imagery, and media
- Working independently and with others
- Understanding the world from multiple points of view
- Approaching problems from multiple, informed perspectives
- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Transfer Information
An AA in Liberal Arts degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
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