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2021-2022 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, A.S.


Program Description


The Liberal Studies Program is a flexible and broad-based general education curriculum providing students the opportunity to explore academic areas such as the social sciences, history, business, science, or the applied sciences. This Associate in Science degree will help enhance critical thinking, problem solving, and written communication skills, resulting in a well-rounded individual prepared either to enter the workforce or transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Students should select courses that are congruent with interests, transfer requirements, and career goals.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  • Use approaches from the social sciences to analyze the impact of human and social behaviors;
  • Explain ethical implications of everyday issues;
  • Utilize quantitative reasoning to solve problems;
  • Communicate clearly orally and in writing;
  • Use critical thinking to apply historical knowledge to contemporary social issues;
  • Apply technological skills for the purpose of learning and research.

After Union County College


Graduates can transfer to a four-year college or university and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/articulation agreements Union County College has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.

Recommended Sequence


First Year


Second Year


Fall Semester


Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester


Semester Total: 12

Total Program Credits: 60


Milestone Courses


The milestones (in bold) identify critical courses for timely progress and the semester in which the course should be completed for on-time graduation.  Milestone course grades < 2.0 should be discussed with an advisor.

Career and Transfer Information