Liberal Arts (LAT)
2017 - 2018
Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)
Open Admissions
Division: Liberal Studies
The academic foundation provided by the Liberal Arts Transfer (LAT) degree prepares students for a variety of careers and bachelor’s degree programs. The LAT curriculum focuses on fulfilling the general education requirements of a two year degree, so students in this program have the advantage of being able to take introductory and intermediate courses in a variety of fields. Our graduates gain expertise in integrative learning, critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, and civic learning. Most LAT graduates continue their studies at four year universities, and go on to careers where employers seek people who think analytically, communicate effectively, and are creative problem solvers, such as careers in the arts, government, education, and psychology. The LAT program qualifies for MassTransfer.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
LS-Elective
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
Mathematics Elective
| MAT 140 level or higher | 3 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Electives | 6 |
SCI-ELECTIVE
| Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Electives | 8 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Electives | 9 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60