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 more information, contact the dean of liberal studies and culinary arts, Dr. Denise Coulter, at (609) 343-4961 or dcoulter@atlanticcape.edu.
- 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 2025)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Social Science
Humanities
History
Diversity
Program Courses
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to making their course selections.
Free Electives
Recommendations:
(1) Students should consider taking CISM125, CISM129, or CISM132 to meet the Technological Competency requirement.
(2) It is recommended students transferring to a four-year institution take one of the following Foreign Language Sequence (2 courses):
- SPAN111 and SPAN112
- FREN111 and FREN112
- ITAL111 and ITAL112
- SGNL101 and SGNL102 (check transferability to 4-year institutions)
Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this recommended language sequence.
Technological Competency Graduation Requirement
(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM129, or CISM132, which may be taken as a Free Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)
Free Elective: Any college-level course. CISM125 (3 cr.), CISM129 (4 cr), or CISM132 (4 cr) should be considered to meet the Technological Competency requirement.