HTY101 and 102 or HTY105 and 106 4. The Liberal Studies Program offers every Maine citizen access to two years of high quality college education in the best liberal arts tradition. The Program endeavors to provide a foundation in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Candidates for admission must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Exceptions may be made in rare cases by the Dean.
Placement testing is required in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Applicants will then be students in good standing in the Liberal Studies Program. Provisional status can generally be satisfied in two semesters. Normally, the number of semesters to complete the degree will be more than four for those students who are required to complete two or more preparatory courses. Students in the Liberal Studies Program will be expected to maintain the same academic level of standing as is currently in effect in other associate degree programs offered by various colleges of the University. Upon successful completion of this Program, the student will be awarded the degree of Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies.