Arts & Sciences: Liberal Arts concentration
Associate of Arts degree
Transfer program
The Liberal Arts concentration at Garrett College introduces students to the basic building blocks of the arts and sciences and prepares them for further studies in areas such as English, history, journalism, philosophy, or pre-law. In this Associate of Arts degree program students select courses from across academic departments such as art, English, history, philosophy, and more, building a foundation that helps progress their ability to speak and write clearly, think critically, and understand problems. Students develop many of the abilities that are needed in the contemporary workplace, and are well-prepared with the background needed to be successful at a four-year college or university in a wide range of the arts and sciences.
Career Opportunities
Garrett’s Liberal Arts program prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue studies in their desired discipline. After additional studies, liberal arts students often pursue careers in writing, editing, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, and more.
Coursework
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate oral and written skills that will enable them to communicate effectively in academic and business settings.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to make informed, logical choices about issues brought forth from readings and discussions about history, literature, science, religion, social diversity, politics, and the environment.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method of inquiry and demonstrate the ability to engage in numerical analysis.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of print and electronic sources for research, communication, and practical application, and to effectively collect, organize, and synthesize this information to display meaningful results.
Program Highlights
- Liberal arts students gain employer-valued 'soft skills' that equip them for a variety of careers.
- Provides a broad understanding of general education topics like English language and literature, the arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences, and more.
- GC's Associate of Arts degree in Arts & Sciences parallels the requirement for the first two years of many B.A. programs.
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