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2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Arts AA


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Program Description

A Liberal Arts degree cultivates in students practices of critical thinking that integrate knowledge of history, language arts, philosophy, visual and performing arts, religious studies, and social sciences into a coherent, but adaptable perspective.  Students acquire a broad-based education to become proficient readers, writers, speakers, and problem solvers.  They are prepared for both further study in these fields and careers that call for creative/innovative thinking, effective communication, sound interpersonal skills, and flexibility.  Studying the Liberal Arts also kindles a deep, lasting commitment to life-long learning, personal growth, cultural diversity, civic engagement, and ethical living.

For More Information Contact:
School of Liberal Arts & Communication
Metro Campus:  (918) 595-7064


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Solve problems through qualitative reasoning.
  • Conduct academic research in a specific field or fields.
  • Integrate information and ideas from diverse sources and disciplines.
  • Present ideas to an intended audience or audiences through oral, written, and/or visual means.
  • Express the value of experiences, traditions, or belief systems that are different from their own.

Careers

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Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Liberal Arts Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 31


Humanities 6 Hours


Mathematics 3 hours


Science 7 hours


Required Electives 3 hours


  • Select three (3) credit hours from courses in Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre), Foreign Language, Psychology, or Social Sciences.

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 29-30


Choose one of the two areas of emphasis below:


1) General Emphasis 23 Hours


Controlled Electives 12 hours


Recommended Electives 11 hours


  • Recommended Electives may be selected from any courses except Physical Education (PHED) activity courses.

2) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Emphasis 24 hours


Students who complete this area of emphasis may apply for an institutional certificate of completion from the School of Liberal Arts & Communication.

Foreign Language 6 hours


Two (2) semesters of the same foreign language

Integrative Courses 6 hours


Total Credit Hours: 60-61


To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Physical Education activity classes do not count toward the graduation requirements for this degree.

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