HUS 280 — HUS 280
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS 30 LIBERAL STUDIES Credential: Associate in Arts Degree (61-64 credit hours) Academic Requirement for Admission: High School Level Algebra I Program Overview: The Associate in Arts Degree with a concentration in Liberal Studies is a broad-based educational program with a curriculum spanning a wide range of academic areas. Primarily, this degree is intended to ease transfer into some baccalaureate programs at other post - secondary institutions, and it enjoys a block-transfer agreement with the University of Maine system as well as other transfer agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to explore in-depth a particular academic discipline. Program Learning Outcomes • WRITING: Students will be able to write clear, coherent texts with adherence to proper mechanics. Students will be able to effectively use writing as a means to engage in and communicate processes of critical inquiry, including analysis, synthesis, and argumentation. • QUANTITATIVE LITERACY: Students will be able to reliably perform mathematical operations at the college level. Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts and techniques in practical situations, to solve problems. • NATURAL SCIENCE: Students will engage in laboratory or field work at a level consistent with standard college laboratory and field courses. Students will demonstrate the ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative information in applying the scientific method. • CREATIVE ARTS: Students wi