Degree in Liberal Arts
Degree & Certificate Programs
Program Details
The Liberal Arts Program includes a broad range of general and liberal arts electives which allows students to tailor the program to meet their individual needs. The student with specific career goals may, through selection of electives, design a program to meet specific vocational objectives. The student who plans to transfer into a program in a four-year college, the prerequisites of which are not adequately met in any other program, may tailor the program to meet these requirements. The program meets the MassTransfer requirements.
Graduates earn and Associate in Arts Degree.
Program Outcomes
After successful completion of the program, graduates will have the kills and knowledge
to:
• Synthesize information both quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Communicate clearly and logically in writing and orally.
• Critically evaluate information and assess validity.
• Apply ethical standards to intellectual pursuits.
• Develop an expansive and diverse world view.
Academic Map
Degree in Liberal Arts
A minimum of 20 classes and 61 credits is required. At least 16 credits of your program must be taken at Massasoit. Note: Each course completed and passed can only fulfill one program requirement. The same course cannot be used to satisfy multiple program requirements.
Semester 1
3 Credits in ENGL 101
English Composition I
3 Credits in History elective
3 Credits in either SPCH 105 or SPCH 107
Speech Communication or Oral Interpretation
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in Math elective - Topics in Mathematics I or higher
Semester 2
3 Credits in ENGL 102
English Composition II
3 Credits in either PSYC 10 or SOCI 104
(General Psychology or Principles of Sociology)
4 Credits in Lab Science elective
3 Credits in General elective.
3 Credits in General elective.
Semester 3
3 Credits in Social Science elective
3 Credits in Science elective
3 Credits in Humanities elective or Fine Arts elective
3 Credits in General elective
Semester 4
3 Credits in Humanities elective
3 Credits in English Literature elective
ENGL 200 or higher
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in General elective
3 Credits in General elective
This academic map is a suggested semester-by-semester guide to keep you on a clear path to program completion. Please note that some classes are offered only in certain semesters, have prerequisites, or minimum passing grades. Winter and/or Summer Session classes may be available for some classes. Your academic advisor will provide you with clear direction needed to stay on course and discuss scheduling options with you. Taking courses not reflected on this map may result in courses not counting toward the completion of your requirements.