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Program Description

Designed primarily for students who plan on transferring to the University of California or California State University, the associate degree in Liberal Arts represents the completion of a broad area of study with an emphasis in one of the following four areas: Arts and Letters; Business and Computer Information Systems; Science, Math and Engineering; or Social and Behavioral Sciences. The degree allows the student to develop a broad set of essential life and work competencies such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, quantitative reasoning and multicultural skills. Students complete a minimum of 27 units from one of the four emphasis areas, the A.A. degree General Education requirements and the A.A./A.S. degree requirements noted in the campus catalog. Courses used for the 27-unit emphasis area requirement may not be used to satisfy the General Education requirements. Note: Students are limited to earning one Liberal Arts degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to

Demonstrate the use of effective language and speech communication skills

Analyze and solve problems by using thoughtful and logical reasoning skills

Recognize and value the complexities of living in a multicultural world by demonstrating an appreciation of diversity in its many forms

Display behaviors that promote the mental and physical well-being of self and others

Identify basic and foundational theories, concepts and practices in the comprehensive area of emphasis

Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) Requirements

Completion of all General Education (GE) requirements (32-43 quarter units) for the A.A./A.S. degree. GE units must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)

Completion of all major courses with a C grade or higher. Major courses can also be used to satisfy GE requirements (except for Liberal Arts degrees). Note: A maximum of 22 quarter units from other academic institutions may be applied toward the major

Completion of at least 90 degree-applicable quarter units (GE and major units included). All De Anza courses must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average). All De Anza courses combined with courses transferred from other academic institutions must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average).

At least 24 quarter units must be earned at De Anza College.

Major Required: 27 Units Total Required: 90 Units