Liberal Studies

Contact: James Powell, jpowell@ivytech.edu, (574)289-7001 ext. 5377

If you’re interested in pursuing a four-year degree in a liberal arts field such as English, social studies or psychology, you can start right here at Ivy Tech with our Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree program. You’ll take a diverse mix of general education and liberal arts courses, including two foreign language courses and three or four courses in an area of concentration (history is currently offered, and others are planned). When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for continued postsecondary education or career advancement. All credits in the history concentration transfer to the bachelor’s degree in history program at IU South Bend.

Liberal Studies/Associate of ArtsTransfer to Indiana University South Bend ( Degree offered at the South Bend, Elkhart and Warsaw campuses.) South Bend Curriculum 06-07

Warsaw Curriculum 06-7

Elkhart Curriculum 06-07

All classes are 3 credits unless indicated.

The AA in Liberal Arts is appropriate for students:• Planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program in history (or other area of concentration)
• Planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program in general studies
• Seeking a two-year degree in the liberal arts for employment mobility or personal interest

Courses of studyThe Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts requires 20 courses in general education and liberal arts, including two foreign language courses and three to four courses in history or other area of concentration. The term "liberal arts" refers to courses in literature, philosophy, languages and history, as well as survey courses in the sciences.

Employment possibilitiesSkills acquired through liberal arts coursework are applicable to a number of employment settings. Individuals who are currently employed may seek to earn a degree for advancement within their job setting, or as a step toward earning a four-year degree.

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