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Today, many students are interested in obtaining an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year university, but they may not have made a decision regarding their career path or their college major. They may want to consider seeking an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. Studies in the traditional liberal arts date back to ancient times. Liberal arts studies are designed to give a broad overview of knowledge which is intended to help develop rational thought processes and critical thinking skills, rather than focusing on narrower fields of technical, vocational, or professional studies. Today, liberal arts programs are generally comprised of coursework in a variety of academic disciplines, including philosophy, languages, art and literature, mathematics, history, and science. Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts usually take about two years to complete, but they can be accomplished more quickly by taking heavier course loads and summer classes. Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts from accredited universities can generally be transferred to four-year colleges and universities for two years of credit towards a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts will be well prepared to seek a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of their choice, since the knowledge obtained in an Associate Degree of Liberal Arts program is so broad. Additionally, students with a Liberal Arts degree can work in nearly every industry, even technical fields like medicine as support or administrative personnel.

Example Courses

• History of Art
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Human Geography

Potential Industries

• Business Management
• Retail and Wholesale Sales
• Social Work

Colleges Offering Degree

• Palm Beach State College
• Ashford University
• San Antonio College