An Associate in Arts degree is an excellent stepping stone into a bachelor’s degree program here at La Salle. The associate degree will provide you the opportunity to fulfill the University Core requirements and the Institutional Learning Objectives – Level One. Within the Core, you can explore some of the academic disciplines and also augment your academic experience by taking courses in other disciplines to attain the necessary total of 60 credits. This degree is an excellent foundation on which to base future academic and career decisions.
Why study Liberal Arts at La Salle?
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts is designed similarly to a Bachelor’s degree program but requires only 60 credit hours—half the amount needed for a Bachelor’s degree. Most courses completed for the Associate degree can count toward a Bachelor’s degree, provided the student works with an advisor to ensure that major-specific requirements are incorporated into the Core curriculum.
Meet the Faculty
The faculty, staff, and administration respect each individual student and strive to build on each student’s educational foundation, maximizing on academic strengths and actively addressing weaknesses.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree can explore a wide range of career opportunities in various industries. Entry-level roles include positions such as media specialist, web developer, community organizer, office manager, research analyst, and human resource assistant to name a few.
Earning an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree provides a versatile foundation of critical thinking, communication skills, and diverse knowledge while opening doors for further educational opportunities and higher earning potential.
