Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts

Admission

Candidates for the degree of Associate in Arts with a concentration in Liberal Arts are required to complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit in a prescribed program of study with a minimum cumulative quality point index of 2.0.

See the Dean’s office for requirements.

Career Outcomes

The program prepares graduates who can:

Demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies used for research in the various disciplines studied in the program.

• Describe what is meant by scientific method.
• Describe what is meant by philosophical method.
• Describe what is meant by historical method.
• Describe methodology used by social scientists.

Demonstrate developed skills in researching in the various disciplines.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the major bibliographic sources in each of the various disciplines.
• Select appropriate facts to provide sufficient information for an argument.
• Locate supporting information online and from other sources.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship of the various disciplines in the development of Western thought.

• Identify the major works of the ancient world and their influence on Western thought.
• Describe the relationship of philosophical thinking, theology, art and literature in the medieval period and the Renaissance.
• Discuss the influence of scientific thinking on the modern age.

Demonstrate ability to analyze and synthesize arguments and apply critical thinking skills.

• Analyze a problem in each of the various disciplines.
• Synthesize material from the various disciplines to construct an argument that demonstrates the importance of the relationship of those disciplines.

Demonstrate knowledge of the perspective of non-Western cultures and their significance in a global environment.

• Identify the major world religions and philosophical traditions and their influence on non-Western perspectives.
• Discuss the importance of industrialization in a global context.
• Evaluate issues of social organization that impact both Western and non-Western societies.

Demonstrate both oral and written communication skills.

• Prepare clearly argued papers on complex subjects.
• Give oral presentations, both alone and as part of a group, that are  clear and coherent.