PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences is a restricted program and cannot be declared as a major without special permission from the Director of Advising. It has been shown that students with declared majors are significantly more likely to graduate;therefore, GCCC strongly encourages students to declare a major by the end of their first semester. To further aid in this process, the Liberal Arts and Sciences program is available to students only under special circumstances to allow them to graduate and transfer without declaring a specific major. The Degree is an interdisciplinary program that provides an overview of the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. The liberal arts major covers a broad spectrum of subjects and may be tailored for each student to give emphasis in areas of interest. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM