General Description

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.

Areas of Emphasis

• 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 in a Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis degree.  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.
• 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. 

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Option 1:  This option does not prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. 

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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  for further information.

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Options 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.

Consult with a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), which lists the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.