Liberal Arts, A.A.
Program Description
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree is structured like the Bachelor’s degree programs, but requires only half as many (60) credit hours to attain. The courses which fulfill the requirements for the Associate degree can usually be applied to the Bachelor’s degree, as long as the student consults their advisor where specific major requirements are integrated into the Core. Free electives for the Associate's degree should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. At least 30 credit hours must be fulfilled at La Salle University.
Why Take This Major?
An Associate in Arts degree is an excellent stepping stone into a bachelor’s degree program here at La Salle. The associate degree will provide you the opportunity to fulfill the University Core requirements and the Institutional Learning Objectives – Level One. Within the Core, you can explore some of the academic disciplines, and also augment your academic experience by taking courses in other disciplines to attain the necessary total of 60 credits. This degree is an excellent foundation on which to base future academic and career decisions.
Degree Earned
Associate (A.A.) in Liberal Arts
Required for Graduation
- Credits
- Total: 60
- GPA
- Major: 2.0
- Cumulative: 2.0
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will have completed all twelve Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) at Level One.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives and worldviews. (ILO 1.1)
- Students will engage in reflective thinking to examine their own values, beliefs, and biases. (ILO 2.1)
- Students will apply scientific methods to analyze and solve problems. (ILO 3.1a)
- Students will apply quantitative reasoning to analyze and solve problems. (ILO 3.1b)
- Students will critically analyze information and construct reasoned arguments. (ILO 4.1)
- Students will effectively locate, evaluate, and use information from various sources. (ILO 5.1)
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in using current technologies to achieve academic and professional goals. (ILO 6.1)
- Students will make informed decisions about personal health. (ILO 7.1a)
- Students will make informed decisions about financial well-being. (ILO 7.1b)
- Students will communicate clearly and effectively in oral forms. (ILO 8.1a)
- Students will communicate clearly and effectively in written forms. (ILO 8.1b)
- Students will express ideas and emotions through various forms of creative and artistic expression. (ILO 9.1)
- Students will apply ethical principles to analyze and address complex issues. (ILO 10.1)
- Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of diverse cultures and global issues. (ILO 11.1)
- Students will collaborate effectively with others through oral communication and active engagement. (ILO 12.1)
Major Requirements
- 36-38 credits of core courses, including First Year Seminar (FYS) to meet the University Core Curriculum requirements (12 Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs))
- 22-24 additional elective credits, preferably with a concentration in a specific discipline (4 courses)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| ILO 3.1b: Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Elective Core Courses | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
Course Descriptions
All course descriptions may be found in the main menu under Undergraduate > Courses: A-Z.