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Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts
Eastern Shore Community College

The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts will prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. Students should work closely with a counselor or advisor to select appropriate coursework in preparation for transfer to their intended major and college or university.

Outcomes

Students will be able to: Explore, interpret, and represent the human experience through the humanities, liberal arts, and social sciences. Read, write, and analyze effectively across a number of disciplines. Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying, interpreting, and evaluating information and articulating logical conclusions in multiple academic disciplines.


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Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Shore Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (Plan Code 648) will prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. Students should work closely with a counselor or advisor to select appropriate coursework in preparation for transfer to their intended major and college or university.
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Uniform Certificate of General Studies
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts
62
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts
62
Course Reqt Grp - Liberal Arts 648
62
Course Requirements for Liberal Arts 648
71
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Elective - Focused
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mathematics Elective - Focused
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Elective - Focused
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Lab Science Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Literature Elective - Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Lab Science Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elect - Focused
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 200 or SOC 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FRE 101 or SPA 101
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FRE 102 or SPA 102
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Elective - Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective - Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Transfer Electives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Capstone Experience
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FRE 201 or SPA 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FRE 202 or SPA 202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Literature Elective - Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Elective - Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Transfer Electives (LN0195)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Common Plan Reqts - Liberal Arts 648
62
Course Requirements for Liberal Arts 648
0
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Shore Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Art Degree in Liberal Arts Major in ArtAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts - Major in TheatreAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Major in MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts MajorAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Art in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Art in Liberal Arts-Fine Arts MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts-Visual Communication Design MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: Art History Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: Communication Studies Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: English Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: International Studies Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 62 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts at Eastern Shore Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $10,106 $0 $10,106
Fees
Parking Fee $3 Per Credit $186 0 $186
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $186 0 $186
Capital Fee $24 Per Credit $1,488 0 $1,488 Charged to out-of-state, business and military contract
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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