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School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (Program Descriptions)
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School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies:
CURRICULUM
The School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (LATS) is committed to helping students realize their personal potential and educational goals. To achieve our mission, we work as a TEAM to "trust, enrich, accept, and mentor" each other and our students.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities Academic Support Services and Transferable/transitional Coursework with a Student-centered Philosophy |
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts is ideal for students, who seek a broad-based education, plan to continue their education at four-year institutions, want to increase their opportunities for career advancement, and/or desire some flexibility in course selection to suit their specific needs and interests. The skills and competencies mastered in the liberal arts degree are applicable to a variety of careers. The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts sets students on a path to gain the skills most valued by employers. According to a wide variety of sources - including the US Departments of Labor and Education, the American Association of Colleges and Universities, and major corporations - to be successful in the world of work, potential employees must be able to communicate clearly, work with others, think critically, and appreciate diversity. All these skills can be attained through the Liberal Arts degree’s coursework.
CURRICULUM FOR AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN LIBERAL ARTS:
Core Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Communication & Life Skills | 18 |
| Social Awareness | 18 |
| Critical & Analytical Thinking | 14 |
| Free Elective Credits | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 60 |
Communication and Life Skills |
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ENGL 101 Written English I |
3 |
ENGL 102 Writing for Arts & Humanities |
3 |
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
Restricted Electives (CAS 111, ENGL 150, *ENGL 204, *ENGL 208, ENGL 210, GSPE 197, GSPE 198, or GSPE 210) |
9 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18 |
Social Awareness |
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*ART 103 or *MUSC 111 |
3 |
*PSCI 100 ,*PSCI 101, or PSCI 102 |
3 |
*HIST 101 or *HIST 102 |
3 |
*SOCI 203 or *PSYC 203 |
3 |
Restricted Electives (*ART 103, CLAN 101, CLAN 102, *HIST 101, *HIST 102, *MUSC 111, PHIL 101, *PSCI 100, *PSCI 101, *PSCI 102, *PSYC 203, *SOCI 203, SPAN 101, or SPAN 102) |
6 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18 |
Critical and Analytical Thinking |
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*ECON 123 |
3 |
*MATH, 101, *MATH 105, or *MATH 154 |
3 |
*CAHS 101, 102, 103, 104, 125, 127, or 128 |
3 |
Restricted Electives (*CAHS 101, *CAHS 102, CAHS 103, *CAHS 104, *CAHS 125, *CAHS 127, *CAHS 128, *MATH 101, *MATH 105, MATH 106, or *MATH 154) |
4 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
14 |
Free Electives |
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Choose ANY CREDITED courses from the College Catalog |
10 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
10 |
Each course can only be used to fulfill one requirement.
*denotes courses currently listed on the WV Statewide Transfer Agreement (recommended for students who intend to transfer)
