Program Outcomes
Associate in Arts
Description
The General Studies Associate Degree with an area of emphasis in the Arts & Humanities provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study meaningful and appropriate to their own needs and academic interests. Students develop aesthetic understanding including an appreciation of philosophical, historical, and cultural importance and an awareness of the ways in which people responded to themselves and the world around them. This degree also seeks to examine the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and the artistic expression of human beings. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, pursuit of which can be achieved through transfer.
