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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts |
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Arts is a degree for students who want a broad, liberal arts-based degree that will prepare them for both advanced degrees and the world of work. This degree option allows students to quickly achieve a credential that can benefit their career while preparing themselves for a future bachelor’s degree program. Students can earn up to 34 credits in prior learning, making it possible to complete this degree program in two semesters. The associate’s degree includes all of the same required liberal arts core courses as the other bachelor’s degree programs at Adelphi.
Degree Overview
Students pursuing the A.A. in Liberal Arts will first complete 16 credits of core course requirements. Core classes serve as introductions to specific areas in the liberal arts. Once the core classes are completed, students complete at least 18 credits of general education requirements. The remaining 24-30 credits can be completed with elective courses.
Students can apply for a maximum of 34 credits in prior learning that can be applied to this degree program. A student taking the full 34 credits in prior learning can potentially complete the degree in as little as two semesters. The associate’s degree allows the student to pursue any other bachelor’s degrees in University College with a minimum amount of additional coursework.
Who Should Apply?
Students pursing the A.A. in Liberal Arts typically wish to achieve a broad, liberal-arts based degree that can assist them with their career goals and be easily incorporated into a bachelor’s degree program at a later date. With the University College’s 4 credit courses, accelerated schedules and prior learning credits, student can achieve this degree in as little as two semesters. Student who wish to apply to a bachelor’s degree program at some point in the future, but want to achieve an academic degree first, often choose the associate’s degree program.
Careers and Advanced Degrees:
Careers and Jobs
This degree can lead to any career requiring a broad base of knowledge based in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Students in this degree program use the knowledge gained in the classroom to help them on the job.
Advanced Degrees
This degree can lead to all University College bachelor’s degree programs including Literature, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Business, and Criminal Justice.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
University College
p - 516.877.3412
e - ucinfo@adelphi.edu
Hagedorn Hall, Room 201
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
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