Liberal Studies, Associate of Arts

Program Philosophy and Objectives

This two-year program is intended for those students who wish to gain a broad background in liberal studies. The Liberal Studies Associate of Arts degree provides a well-rounded academic foundation and exposes students to several specialized areas of study, with the option to transition into any four-year degree program at Wilmington University.

Program of Study

The Associate of Arts degree program in Liberal Studies includes courses in English composition, social studies, mathematics, science, and the humanities. Students are encouraged to structure a core specialization, consisting of 18 credit hours, in an area of interest.

Sixty total credit hours are required for degree completion.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (42 credits)

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

OR

CTA 210Computer Science

3

OR

CTA 226Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

 

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

FIN 101Financial Literacy

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

HUM 381/HIS 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

POL 300American Politics

3

 

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

 

Economics Elective

3

Fine Arts Elective

3

SCI
Natural Science Elective

3 or 4 credits

Fine Art Elective: Select one course with prefix: ART, DRA, LIT, or MUS.

Natural Science Elective: (SCI 308 excluded)

Electives (or core specialization) (18 credits)

Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

Semester 1

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

OR

CTA 210Computer Science

3

OR

CTA 226Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

3

 

ENG 121English Composition I

3

MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

 

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

OR

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

 

Elective

3

OR

FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3

Semester 2

ENG 122English Composition II

3

HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

Art Elective

3

SCI
Natural Science Elective

3 or 4 credits

Sophomore

Semester 1

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

FIN 101Financial Literacy

3

HUM 381/HIS 381Contemporary Global Issues

3

Economics Elective

3

Elective

3

Semester 2

POL 300American Politics

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3