Associate in Arts
Non-Transfer: Option 1 (Major Code: 01378) ^{Footnote 1}
Transfer Preparation: Options 2 & 3 (Major Code: 01870) ^{Footnotes *, 1, 2}

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis.”  The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree  would be an ideal choice for those students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California as the student can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to majors at CSU or UC.

• Choose either Option 1, 2 or 3 for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal.
• Complete a minimum of 18 units from the courses listed below.  For Option 1, courses cannot be double-counted to satisfy general education requirements.
• Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable transferable semester units (including major and general education courses).
• For ALL OPTIONS: complete necessary Southwestern College Graduation and Proficiency requirements (See Southwestern College Catalog)
• Courses with an "*" are not UC transferable.
• Courses should be selected with the assistance of a counselor.  Refer to ASSIST.org for transfer details.
• Completion of the Liberal Arts Degree does not guarantee acceptance into a four year institution nor into a major.

Program Student Learning Outcome

• Demonstrate mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills necessary to engage competently in personal, professional, civic, and social contexts.

*

Note: Courses with an "*" are not UC transferable.

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Option 1, 2, 3: For depth, include a minimum of two courses from a single discipline; for breadth, include at least two disciplines in your selection. These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world’s civilizations.

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Option 2 & 3: Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Transfer Center. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.