Associate of Arts Degree Program
Associate Degree
Sacred Heart University offers a flexible Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree. To obtain this degree, all candidates must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 30 credits taken at Sacred Heart University. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. This degree is delivered in full-or-part-time formats and classes are offered on our Fairfield campus and on-line.
You should contact the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Science to create a plan of study.
In order to complete the Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts, students must (1) complete the University's Core Curriculum (45 credits), and, (2) complete a 15 credit emphasis in one of the following four areas: Humanities and Arts; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences, or, Business Studies.
Foundational Core (30-32 credits)
- FYS 125* First Year Seminar (3 credits)
- FLO 125 The Art of Thinking (3 credits)
- 1 college level Mathematics course
- 1 course from each area:
- Natural/Physical Science
- Literature
- History
- Art/Design/Communications
- Philosophy
- Theology/Religious Studies
- Social/Behavioral Science
*A grade of C or better is required.
Common Core: The Human Journey Seminars: Great Books in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (6 credits)
Thematic Liberal Arts Core
See description of the Thematic Liberal Arts Core listed previously in this chapter.
- Theme 1 - Freedom, Equality, and The Common Good
- Theme 2 - The Search for Beauty
- Theme 3 - Wellness and Well-Being
Emphasis
All students must complete a 15-credit emphasis in one of the following four areas: Humanities and Arts; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences, or, Business Studies. These courses must be at the 200-level or higher.
A grade of C or better is required in all emphasis courses. Area discipline courses cannot be used in above core areas.