Do you have a lot of interests but aren't yet sure what your major should be? Enroll in our Liberal Studies Associate degree program, which lets you explore many subjects while still advancing your educational goals. As a Liberal Studies student, you receive a broad-based education that prepares you for many exciting opportunities, either in industry or with our partner institutions.

An ideal transfer degree, the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies is the most popular degree program at Montco. After completing the Liberal Studies program, our students usually transfer to a four-year institution. Entering as juniors, they go on to finish their studies in a variety of majors. Be sure to speak with your advisor about transfer opportunities.

Program outcomes

• Demonstrate written and spoken communication skills;
• Use mathematical concepts to solve problems and make decisions;
• Demonstrate technology skills essential for working and living in today’s society;
• Demonstrate general knowledge across the broad categories of intellectual heritage, artistic expression, the natural and physical world, human behavior;
• Explain diverse perspectives, cultures and values;
• Use ethical perspectives to inform decisions.

Program Curriculum

¹ Students may not use the following courses to fulfill this requirement: MAT-100, MAT-103A, MAT-104, MAT-108, or ACC-110.

^{2 Choose one of the following courses: ECO-121, ECO-122, ESW-207, GEO-110, GEO-130, POL-101, POL-124, PSY-101, PSY-137, or SOC-101}

³ Students should consult with an advisor and transfer institution on the best choice for a HIS elective.

^{4 Students must choose a four-credit lab science elective.}

^{5 Students may not take a course here that has been used to meet any program requirement – no double dipping.}

⁶ The following courses are strongly recommended: SCS-101, REA-110, ECO-111, or any Foreign Language. Pre-Nursing applicants should take NUR-106 here.

*See advisor for specific course information/recommendations.