Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis

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The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis”. The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree would be an ideal choice for those students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California as the student can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to majors at CSU or UC.

Program Awards

Our Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis programs are included in the Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences field of study and offer these awards:

Award	Location	Estimated Completion
Associate in Arts Transfer Preparation: Options 2 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Arts and Humanities	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Arts Transfer Preparation: Options 2 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Arts Transfer Preparation: Options 2 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math and Science	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Arts and Humanities	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math and Science	Chula Vista	# Semesters

Common Careers

Choose either Option (Southwestern College Associate in General Education Degree, CSUGE Breadth, or IGETC) for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal.
Complete a minimum of 18 units from the courses in a Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis degree. For Option 1, courses cannot be double-counted to satisfy general education requirements.
Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable transferable semester units (including major and general education courses).
For ALL OPTIONS: complete necessary Southwestern College Graduation and Proficiency requirements.
Courses with an "*" are not UC transferable.
Courses should be selected with the assistance of a counselor. Refer to ASSIST.org for transfer details.
Completion of the Liberal Arts Degree does not guarantee acceptance into a four year institution nor into a major.

The average annual salary in this field is $105,100 for occupations like Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Typical Duties

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.