Liberal Arts Emphasis in Natural Sciences

Liberal Art with Emphasis in Natural Sciences: A.A. Degree

The Liberal Arts Degree in the Natural Sciences is a group of courses emphasizing examination of the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Students will demonstrate an understanding of experimental methodologies, testing hypotheses and the power of systematic questioning as investigative tools. Students will examine the relationship of scientific and technological capability with human values and social goals, and gain a sophisticated understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as well as the power of scientific inquiry. Students must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of "C" or better: Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography (excluding cultural studies), Geology and Physics.

Career Opportunities

Based on Monster and Forbes, the following are careers that Liberal Arts Degree holders can enter: intelligence analyst, client service specialist, signals intelligence (SIGINT) analyst, business development manager, a project manager, interpreter or translator, web developer, technical writer, advertising or marketing, paralegal or legal assistant, public relations, and human resources.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Students will develop knowledge of their own critical thinking skills and processes.
2. Students will recognize the effects of their communication skills on others' perceptions of themselves.
3. Students will develop an awareness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them.