A.A. in Liberal Arts
The A.A. in Liberal Arts curriculum prepares you to write effectively and think analytically, while allowing you to explore the various fields of study in liberal arts. You gain familiarity with a common body of knowledge, both classical and contemporary; enrich your existing knowledge of the world; and develop a broader framework for understanding social change in a global context. The ability to master a common core of knowledge and then explore specific subjects in greater depth is the major personal benefit of a McGhee liberal arts degree.
The Associate in Arts degree is offered as an option if you have fewer than 30 credits of previous college credit in order to provide you with a viable credential at the midpoint of your studies. It is useful in the working world and can provide the basis for various bachelor’s degrees. If you continue on to the McGhee Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, the A.A. offers all the courses required to satisfy the McGhee core curriculum.
The A.A. in Liberal Arts consists of 60–62 credits, including the McGhee core curriculum along with the requirements listed below.
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Core Curriculum (32-34 Credits)
Required Liberal Arts Courses (20 Credits)
Students select five courses from the following list in consultation with their advisor. At least one of these courses should be from Humanities and at least one from Social Sciences.
Humanities:
Social Sciences
Free Electives (8 Credits)
Students select an additional eight credits from a wide selection of courses in consultation with their advisor.
TOTAL CREDITS 60-62
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