Liberal Arts, A.A.

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The purpose of a liberal arts degree is to promote intelligent understanding of oneself, one’s chosen work, and the complex world in which life and work continue. The core curriculum ensures that each student becomes acquainted with many fields of study and explores many disciplines to acquire a solid foundation of specific knowledge as well as the analytic skills and historic perspective necessary to meet the challenges of the future. To qualify for the Associate in Arts a student must attain a 2.0 grade point average with at least 60 credits in academic courses selected to provide a wide distribution of academic experience.

Core Curriculum

Group I: Humanities and Arts

Courses in art history, literature, music theory, history, philosophy, cinema, drama, writing, AUCW Western Heritage, and AUCA The Arts

Group II: Laboratory Sciences

Physical sciences, biology, chemistry, and AUCT Science and Technology

Group III: Social Sciences

Economics, politics and government, psychology, sociology, and AUCS Social Context

Group IV: Multicultural Studies

Modern languages, world literature, literature in a foreign language, African American studies, world religions, and AUCC Other Cultures

Additional Information:

Students seeking the Associate in Arts are expected to meet the following standards set by the faculty:

Communication

Students will learn the art of communication in both written and oral forms so that they may, in all endeavors, make their meaning clear. Students are required to complete RPW 110 - Rhetoric and Writing I , RPW 111 - Rhetoric and Writing II , and a communication course (CMM 110 , CMM 111 , or CMM 115 ).

Mathematics

Students will explore the realm of mathematics in order to develop quantitative reasoning skills and logic. Students are required to complete one college-level mathematics course. M 118 does not fulfill this requirement.

Humanities and Arts

Through the study of humanities and arts, students will sharpen their critical insights, become visually literate, and increase aesthetic enjoyment. Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits from Group I courses.

Laboratory Sciences

Students will explore the scientific world in order to gain a fuller appreciation of the perspective that the scientific method brings to the understanding of the physical world. Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 credits from Group II courses.

Social Sciences

Students will study the social, political, and economic institutions, in either historical or present-day perspectives, to understand the impact of these complex institutions on life. Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits from Group III courses.

Multicultural Studies

Students will explore other cultures in order to broaden awareness and appreciation of the diversity of the world in which we live. Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 credits from Group IV courses.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in courses that cover a wide distribution of academic experience to qualify for the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree.
A minimum of 30 credits must be taken in residence at the University of Hartford to qualify for the degree.
No more than 20 percent of the course work taken at the University of Hartford may be completed on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Only 1 credit of physical education may be counted toward the degree.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required to qualify for the degree.