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Liberal Arts (648) |
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts |
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in the liberal arts. Four-year liberal arts programs prepare graduates for a wide variety of jobs in business, the arts, education, medical and legal professions, and in social and public service occupations. Liberal Arts studies emphasize fine arts, language, literature, philosophy, mathematics, science, social science and analytical and critical thinking skills, all of which prepare students for lifelong learning and social, cultural, and technological change.
Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses. |
2024-2025 |
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24.0103 |
Chesapeake,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Virginia Beach |
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✦,❖ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
✫,❖MTH 154 |
Quantitative Reasoning (or MTH 161)
| 3 | MDE 10 or placement | None or MDE 54 with placement |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills
| 1 | None | None |
✦,✫,❖___________ |
Beginning Foreign Language Sequence 4
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✦,✫,❖___________ |
History Elective 3
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
✦,✫,❖___________ |
Humanities Elective 1
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Semester Total: 17 |
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❖CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking 2
| 3 | None | None |
✫,✴,❖ENG 112 | College Composition II
| 3 | ENG 111 | None |
___________ | Approved Elective 5
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✫,❖___________ | Beginning Foreign Language Sequence 4
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✫,❖___________ | History Elective 3
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
Semester Total: 16 |
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✫___________ | Humanities or Social Science Elective 5
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___________ | Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence 4
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___________ | Science with Lab Elective 1
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✫___________ | Social Science Elective 6
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SDV 198 | Seminar and Project - Liberal Arts
| 1 | Completion of SDV 100 (or equivalent) and completion of at least 30 college-level semester credits | None |
Semester Total: 14 |
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___________ | English Literature Elective 7
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___________ | Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence 4
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___________ | Science with Lab Elective 1
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✫___________ | Social Science Elective 1
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Semester Total: 13 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 60
1Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified as Artistic Expression or Human Culture under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
2Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate for intended transfer program. |
3Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, or 122. |
4Students are required to choose full-year sequences.
Beginning Foreign Language sequences include: ASL 101-102; FRE 101-102; GER 101-102; RUS 101-102; SPA 101-102.
Intermediate Foreign Language sequences include: ASL 201-202; FRE 203-204; GER 201-202; RUS 201-202; SPA 203-204.
Note: Students who already have foreign language proficiency or have successfully completed two years of a foreign language in high school may petition for advanced placement. Students placed into an intermediate course in foreign language, may substitute courses from the approved list of humanities and/or social sciences under General Education Core Requirements for the language credits needed to complete the degree. |
5Students may select any Humanities or Social Science elective under General Education Core Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
6Students may select any Social Science elective under General Education Core Requirements, except for a History Course. Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
7Students may select any English Literature course listed as a Humanities Elective under General Education Core Requirements. Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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