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Palo Alto College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Liberal Studies, A.A.


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The Liberal Studies major is appropriate for students who desire to earn an associate degree, but who have not yet selected a major or who may be considering several majors. This plan is also for students desiring a general liberal arts degree. The degree is based on the college’s core curriculum and additional hours in transferable college hours. Students following this plan have the opportunity to sample courses in a variety of areas, which can be very helpful in identifying areas of interest.
 

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (3183)


Communication (9 Hours)


 
 
Select 1 course from the Additional Communication (11) Core   

Mathematics (3 Hours)


Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core 

Natural Sciences (7 Hours)


Select 2 courses from the Natural Sciences (30) Core 

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 Hours)


Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core 
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core 
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 Hours)


 
 
Select 2 courses from the History (60) Core 
Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core 

Kinesiology/Dance (2 Hours)


Two hours required from the Kinesiology (90) Core   

Additional Requirements (15 Hours)


Select a minimum of 15 semester hours of academic, transfer level courses. To insure that the courses selected will also be accepted at the intended transfer college/university/professional program and will apply to your major, contact the advisor at your transfer institution.

Transfer Degree Note:


Courses from the Additional Requirements area may not be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

Total Hours 60


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