The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts provides a solid, wide range education that can be used as a foundation for a bachelor’s degree program. Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree cover many areas of study in Arts, English, Health and Fitness, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social and Behavioral Science, Samoan and the Pacific, and Technology.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Arts: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the visual, and performing arts (music, art, drama).
2. Computer Science: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to utilize technological tools and procedures for personal, academic, and career tasks for entry level employment.
3. English:
1. Demonstrate active listening and speaking abilities;
2. Demonstrate proficiencies in clear and effective written communication;
3. Demonstrate improvement in reading skills focused on comprehending analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating printed texts.
4. Humanities: Enrich and expand knowledge of the human conditions and cultures in relation to behavior, ideas, and thoughts through the study in the disciplines of literature, philosophy and the arts.
5. History:
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of historical events from the context of American or Global history
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the regional and Global historical patterns, such as the development of peoples social, political, and economic institutions
6. Mathematics: Demonstrate critical thinking and logical reasoning while developing problem solving skills in the various branches of Mathematics.
7. Physical Education & Health: Demonstrate a basic understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
8. Samoan and the Pacific Studies: Demonstrate critical thinking and the understanding of cultural diversity in the Samoa and Pacific regions.
9. Science: Demonstrate foundational competencies in physical and life science through lectures and laboratory activities.
10. Social Science: Demonstrate an understanding of historical processes, cultural developments, and interrelationships, reflected in social, economic, and political progress.
11. Develop career goals and plans, and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.

Degree Requirements

The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree provides development and understanding in the content and methodology of the major genres of study, awareness of the traditional cultural aspects of Samoa and the Pacific region, and preparation for students continuing their studies at a four-year college or university.

A minimum of sixty credits is required for an Associate of Arts Degree. The general education requirements for all Associate of Arts Degree programs are comprised of the following courses, numbered 150 or higher: