Associate's Degree
When seeking an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies 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.
Liberal Studies 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 Liberal Studies Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities in areas such as:
- Business
- Government
- Social services
Liberal Studies Courses and Typical Length of Study
The approximate length of study for this degree program is 60 semester credit hours.
General Education
Courses
|
Semester
Credit Hours
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GNED111
|
First Semester Seminar
|
3
|
GNED211
|
Critical Thinking Workshop
|
3
|
ENGL103
|
English Composition
|
3
|
ENGL106
|
English Composition II
|
3
|
ENGL110
|
Oral Communications
|
3
|
|
Mathematics Elective (100 level or higher)
|
3
|
|
Natural Science Elective
(100 level or higher)
|
3
|
|
Humanities Elective (100 level or higher)
|
3
|
|
Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)
|
3
|
|
Humanities or Social Science Elective (200 level or higher)
|
3
|
Career Courses and Electives
|
|
HUMN113
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Introduction to Humanities
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3
|
HUMN115
|
Introduction to Philosophy
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3
|
| |
Social Science elective
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3
|
| |
Mathematics or Natural Science elective
(100 level or higher)
|
3
|
| |
Business Computer Applications elective
(100 level or higher)
|
3
|
OPEN
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Electives (5)
|
15
|
Total Credit Hours
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60
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Liberal Studies Degree 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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