Program Overview
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree at Piedmont Virginia Community College provides a foundation in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. It equips students with critical thinking, communication, and research skills, preparing them for further study in various liberal arts and social sciences fields. The program requires 63 credit hours and includes guaranteed transfer agreements with several four-year institutions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program.
Description:
This program provides a foundation in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, typically required in the first two years of a baccalaureate liberal arts curriculum.
- Provides a broad foundation in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
- Equips students with critical thinking, communication, and research skills.
Outline:
Structure:
The program requires the completion of 63 credit hours, consisting of courses in the following areas:
- Humanities (including a foreign language): Focuses on literature, philosophy, history, and cultural studies.
- Natural Sciences: Provides foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
- Social Sciences: Explores topics like psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science.
Other:
Transfer Information:
PVCC has guaranteed transfer agreements with several four-year colleges and universities, ensuring admission for eligible graduates who meet specific academic criteria.
Graduation Requirements:
All graduates must complete at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course.
