2017-2018 Credit Catalog

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

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP101Composition 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

Course NumberTitleCredits
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

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3

LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Electives

8

HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
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