Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts

Spring Registration Callout

This degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. Students are strongly advised to discuss the electives with an advisor. All students shall determine the requirements of the transfer institutions they prefer to attend. Students should also check NJTransfer.org for transferability of courses. The degree may be completed part-time or full-time and may be completed during daytime or evening hours or online. Students not immediately preparing to continue degree work find employment in government, human services and business.

For information, contact department chair, Janet Marler.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Read critically and communicate effectively in both speech and writing;
  • Apply appropriate statistical concepts to interpret data;
  • Utilize the scientific method of inquiry for the acquisition of scientific knowledge;
  • Analyze human behavior and social, economic, and political institutions through application of social science theories and concepts;
  • Evaluate works in art, music, theater, literature, philosophy;
  • Identify the importance of global perspective and culturally diverse peoples;
  • Examine and explain ethical issues and situations, demonstrating sound ethical reasoning;
  • Prepare research projects by locating, evaluating, and effectively documenting information using MLA/APA guidelines; demonstrating efficiency in the appropriate use of technology.
program requirements
Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 38 credits  
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.  
Communication (9 credits)  
    ENGL101-Composition I
3
    ENGL102-Composition II
3
    COMM120-Public Speaking
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits)  
    MATH122 or MATH220
4
    General Education Science course
4
Social Science (6 credits)  
    PSYC101-General Psychology
3
    SOCL101-Principles of Sociology
3
Humanities (6 credits)  
    Choose ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL202, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213, ENGL214 or ENGL215
3
    Choose PHIL101, PHIL102, or PHIL110
3
History (6 credits)  
    Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
6
Diversity (3 credits)  
    Choose ANTH103, ENGL201, ENGL202, GEOG102, GEOG110, PHIL105, PHIL106, PHIL111 or RELG110
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
38
PROGRAM COURSES - 12 credits
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to making their course selections.
   Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3

   Choose up to 9 credits from the following 200-level course alphas: ARTS, COMM, ECON, EDUC, ENGL, HIST, HUMT, MATH, PSYC and SOCL

9

FREE ELECTIVES - 10 credits

Choose any college-level courses

Note: It is recommended students transferring to a four-year institution take the following Foreign Language Sequence (2 courses):

  • SPAN111 and SPAN112
  • FREN111 and FREN112
  • ITAL111 and ITAL112

Students should check transferability. Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this recommended sequence.

10
Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits 
Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a Free Elective, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. 
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE
60
(LIBA) Effective Fall 2023  
recommended sequence of courses
Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester (15 credits)

ENGL101

Composition I

3

PSYC101

General Psychology

3

Choose

HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104

3

Choose

ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110

3

Choose

Free Elective(s)

(SPAN111, FREN111 or ITAL111 recommended)

3

Second Semester (15 credits)

ENGL102

Composition II

3

COMM120

Public Speaking

3

SOCL101

Principles of Sociology

3

Choose

HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104

3

Choose

Free Elective(s)

(SPAN112, FREN112, or ITAL112 recommended)

3

Third Semester  (17 credits)

Choose

MATH122 or MATH220

4

Choose

ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL202, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213, ENGL214 or ENGL215

3

Choose

General Education Science course

4

Choose

PHIL101, PHIL102 or PHIL110

3

Choose

200-level Program Course

3

Fourth Semester  (13 credits)

Choose

Free Elective(s)

4

Choose

ANTH103, ENGL201, ENGL202, GEOG102, GEOG110, PHIL105, PHIL106, PHIL111 or RELG110

3

Choose (2)

200-level Program Courses

6