2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, AA


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Program Description:

The Liberal Studies Associate of Arts major allows students to tailor their academic program to their needs and interests across a wide range of disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a more interdisciplinary educational experience than is available with other majors.

An A.A. in Liberal Studies prepares students for a variety of entry-level careers or for a seamless articulation into the baccalaureate degrees in Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership programs. The program can serve as a pre-law curriculum.

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours


Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours


Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours


Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours


Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours


Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours


Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours


Multicultural Competence (MC)


An additional course in Multicultural Competence (MC) in any Element or as an additional course within Element 3 is required.

Writing Across the Curriculum (IW)


Two Integrated Writing (IW) Core courses are required

II. Departmental Requirements: 21 Hours


Core curriculum:


4 courses in 3 areas:

Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Students must take at least one course in each of the areas.

Concentration:


2 courses (1 integrated writing)

1 professional component course

III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


College Requirement: Foreign Language 2 courses

Total: 65 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

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