Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts

Program

This degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. Students are strongly advised to discuss the electives with an advisor. All students shall determine the requirements of the transfer institutions they prefer to attend. Students should also check njtransfer.org for transferability of courses. The degree may be completed part-time or full-time and may be completed during daytime or evening hours or online. Students not immediately preparing to continue degree work find employment in government, human services and business.

For information, contact department chair, Jay Peterson, at (609) 343-5649 or jpeterso@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Read critically and communicate effectively in both speech and writing.
  • Apply appropriate statistical concepts to interpret data.
  • Utilize the scientific method of inquiry for the acquisition of scientific knowledge.
  • Analyze human behavior and social, economic, and political institutions through application of social science theories and concepts.
  • Evaluate works in art, music, theater, literature, philosophy.
  • Identify the importance of global perspective and culturally diverse peoples.
  • Examine and explain ethical issues and situations, demonstrating sound ethical reasoning.
  • Prepare research projects by locating, evaluating, and effectively documenting information using MLA/APA guidelines; demonstrating efficiency in the appropriate use of technology.

(LIBA-Fall 2023)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

History

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Diversity

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Program Courses

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to making their course selections.

Course #
Title
Credits
9
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Free Electives

It is recommended students transferring to a four-year institution take the following Foreign Language Sequence (2 courses):

  • SPAN111 and SPAN112
  • FREN111 and FREN112
  • ITAL111 and ITAL112

Note: Students should check transferability.  Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this recommended sequence.

Course #
Title
Credits
10
Sub-Total Credits
10

Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
4
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
13