The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis”. An area of emphasis is ideal for students planning to transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC). Students can satisfy required general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to majors at CSU or UC. Students are advised to consult with a counselor for specific information regarding choice of major and transfer university. Students may obtain an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts by completing a minimum of 60 semester units as outlined below.
It is recommended that students complete either the IGETC or the CSU-GE for the general education pattern related to their educational goal. Students are also strongly advised to consult with a counselor relative to required courses for the selected option.
- Students must complete 18 units in one of the "Area of Emphasis" degrees listed below. A minimum of two courses from one discipline is required. (Note: Where appropriate, courses in the “Area of Emphasis” may also be counted for Associate Degree Option #1 or #2.)
- Courses that include a symbol X in the number such as MUS 141X2 indicate the course may be taken two times for credit. Students may apply each course with a symbol X only one time toward graduation requirements.