This program provides students with a diverse and broad academic background in such fields as the Arts, Communications, Economics, History, Mathematics, Languages, Literature, the Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Religion, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The curriculum is designed to make transfer into four-year colleges and universities as smooth as possible. The Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an Option in History is a two-year program that prepares students to transfer into bachelor's degree programs. Students pursue a general curriculum in liberal arts which includes four courses in history. The Certificate in United States Studies is a one-year curriculum that allows students to concentrate on aspects of the American experience.
Coursework includes U.S. history, American government, and American literature.
Prepares students for transfer to a bachelor's degree program in arts, humanities, social science, or selected education preparation programs by utilizing a specialized curriculum design plan for the intended transfer institution. Traditionally, the purpose of this degree has been to give students a broad, highly academic background in the fine arts, humanities and social sciences. The General Business program equips graduates with specific technical skills as well as a general overview of the field of business. Recent General Business graduates have obtained entry-level positions in retail firms, supermarket chains, manufacturing firms, government agencies and numerous types of small business firms. An international business emphasis with practical international business applications is another option.