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Associate of Arts

When seeking a liberal studies degree at Hesser College, you will be instructed in a broad range of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences courses. With our liberal studies program, you may wish to continue your education toward a bachelor's degree or take advantage of this program before selecting a specific career field at Hesser College.

This program does require a minimum of 18 credits in an area of concentration. You may choose courses from either the liberal studies area or other career courses. You even may elect to design a concentration with the assistance of an Academic Representative in areas such as computer science or business administration.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of arts degree.

Program Features

  • A wide range of topics from which to choose
  • Easy transfer into one of Hesser College's bachelor's degree programs
  • After graduation, you may enroll in a four-year institution or work full time and continue your education as a part-time student
  • You may choose a specific concentration with the assistance of your Academic Representative

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities in areas such as:

  • Business
  • Government
  • Social services

Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for this program is 60 semester credit hours.

General Education
Courses

Semester
Credit Hours

GNED101

Foundations of Learning

3

GNED201

Critical Thinking Workshop

3

ENGL101

English Composition I

3

ENGL102

English Composition II

3

ENGL105

Oral Communications

3

HUMN

Elective

3

HUMN/SOCI

Elective (200 level or higher)

3

MATH110

Introduction to Algebra (or higher)

3

NSCI

Elective

3

HUMN103

Introduction to Humanities

3

BCAP/IFTC

Elective (any approved BCAP/IFTC course)

3

ENGL/HUMN

Elective

3

MATH/NSCI

Elective

3

SOCI

Electives

6

OPEN

Electives

15

 

Total Credit Hours

 

60

Program Outcomes

The liberal studies program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate critical and logical thinking through employing quantitative and qualitative tools  
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication  
  • Demonstrate global citizenship as expressed through literary, artistic, religious, philosophical, and cultural achievements, as well as evaluate the sociological issues that influence human behavior  
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills by solving real-world problems, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and processing and communicating quantitative information effectively  
  • Demonstrate information literacy by planning and revising search strategies, gathering, evaluating, and using information effectively  
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse and complex ethical issues evident in modern experience, including concepts and principles of traditional and contemporary ethical theory and application
  • Demonstrate intrapersonal awareness and interpersonal skills, including the development of self-reflective learning, effective group participation, and team leadership skills 

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