Associate in Science in Liberal Arts
Overview
Explore the Field of Liberal Arts
If you are interested in earning college credit while you explore the various bachelor degree options within the field of liberal arts, then the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts program may be a great starting point for you.
In this program, you will explore and examine a wide range of liberal arts topics—from ethics and civilization to humanities and social sciences. As a result of your learning experience, you will enhance your ability to write effectively and think critically while gaining a better understanding of the type of profession (and degree) that you might like to pursue.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies and Lowell Institute School students who complete an associate degree will fulfill many of the same core curriculum requirements of all CPS and LIS bachelor?s degree programs. Core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study and develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking. The associate degree core requirements include the following:
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Introduction to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Total Core Curriculum: 21 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Associate Degree Core (21 q.h.)
We require all associate degree students to complete the required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (6 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
Complete the following course:
| INT 2305 | Introduction to Liberal Studies | 3 q.h. |
Major Courses (39 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| HST 1001 | The Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | The Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | The Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
Complete seven Humanities courses from the following prefixes:
| ART, ASL, CMN, ENG, JRN, MUS, PHL, TCC, THE, or a modern foreign language | 21 q.h. | |
Complete one Math-Science course from the following prefixes:
| BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, MTH, PHY | 3 q.h. | |
Complete four Social Science courses from the following prefixes:
| ANT, CJS, ECN, HST, POL, PSY, SOC | 12 q.h. | |
Open Electives (14 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 80
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $26,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)