Associate Degree in Liberal Studies
Program Highlights
The Associate Degree in Liberal Studies is a self-designed program of study for students whose academic needs are not answered in other program offerings. Students who choose this option are typically interested in interdisciplinary study where they can gain a broad academic background in preparation for further study or career entry.
The degree program is flexible, providing both a solid foundation and a program tailored to the student’s individual goals. Students are responsible for developing a theme and study plan. The plan must demonstrate how it supports their academic goals and career interests.
Upon completion of the Liberal Studies program, students should have an academic background sufficient to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program, if they so choose.
Approval of Study Plan
Students will submit a rationale for their desired program of study – and the courses that will constitute it – to the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Following approval from the Dean, each student will then be assigned an advisor from the Graduate and Continuing Studies Program. Students should declare their intention to pursue the Liberal Studies major to the Registrar.
Curriculum Overview
Associate of Science Degree – Liberal Studies
COM 101: Composition & Research
Art, Music, or Literature
Mathematics
Philosophy
Theology
Science
Social Sciene (HIS, POS, PSY, SOC and SSC)
Free Electives (21 Credits)
Theme: Choose Theme (24 Credits)*
*12 credits must be 300-400 level
Electives (15 Credits)
All of the following recquirements must be met for graduation:
Human Diversity Recquirement
Community Service Recquirement
Minimum of 123 Credits
Minimum of 30 credits at 300/400 level
45 of last 60 credits at Alvernia
Overall GPA at least 2.0
GPA in major at least 2.0