Liberal Studies Guided Pathway to Success, AA

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies Guided Pathway to Success

The Liberal Arts Pathway is designed to provide broad exploration of social sciences, natural sciences, humanities and the arts. Liberal studies course work builds foundational skills and knowledge applicable to success after academia. This pathway emphasizes institutional student learning outcomes by promoting critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal and professional development. A liberal studies degree gives students an opportunity to explore a variety of future career paths including, but not limited to, management, communications, research and law.

Transfer Options: The liberal studies credits earned with this degree are generally accepted in transfer to four-year colleges and/or universities. Please note that transferring credit is decided by the bachelor degree granting institution. Students seeking to transfer are advised to contact the four-year institution(s) regarding the transferability of the credits and coursework offered through East Central College.

Extra-Curricular/Cocurricular Opportunities at ECC: East Central College offers a variety of opportunities for extra-curricular/cocurricular activities. Become involved through student organizations/clubs such as Student Government Association, ECC Student Media, Phi Theta Kappa, Rotaract, Gender & Sexualities Alliance, plus many more. Or commit to getting involved by attending athletic events, theatre or music performances, the film and lecture series, or many other community center activities such as the Month of Service or Earth Day.

Elective Options:

*CORE 42 Electives: Any ECC course approved for Missouri’s CORE 42. A CORE 42 course can be identified in the course description by the CORE 42 designation. For additional information, please contact your advisor or visit:

www.missouristate.edu/GeneralEducation/mdhemotrcourses.htm or https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php

**Electives: Any ECC course numbered 100 or above. Electives provide the opportunity to explore course work in various disciplines. Please contact you advisor or transfer institution for recommended electives.

Fall Semester (16 hours)

COL 100 - Campus Orientation Hours: 0
COL 101 - Falcon Seminar Hours: 1
PSC CIVICS - Civics Achievement Exam Hours: 0
ENG 101 - English Comp I Hours: 3
Core 42 Mathematical Science Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Civics Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Humanities Fine Arts Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Oral Communications Requirement Hours: 3 COM 101 Oral Communications OR COM 110 Public Speaking

Spring Semester (16-17 Hours)

ENG 102 - English Comp II Hours: 3 OR ENG 104 Technical Writing Hours: 3
Core 42 Natural Sciences with Lab Requirement Hours: 4-5
Core 42 Social and Behavioral Science Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Elective* Hours: 3
Elective** Hours: 3

Fall Semester (15 Hours)

Core 42 Natural Sciences w/o Lab Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Humanities Fine Arts Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Elective* Hours: 3
Elective** Hours: 3
Elective** Hours: 3

Spring Semester (13 hours)

Core 42 Humanities Fine Arts Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Social and Behavioral Science Requirement Hours: 3
Core 42 Elective* Hours: 3
Elective** Hours: 3 + (Must meet the minimum credit hour requirement of 60 college level credit hours for degree program)

*Core 42 Electives: Any ECC course approved for Missouri’s Core 42. A Core 42 course can be identified in the course description by the Core 42 designation. For additional information please contact your advisor or visit: https://dhewd.mo.gov/higher-education/academic-affairs/core-42.

**Electives: Any ECC course number 100 or above. Electives provide students the opportunity to explore course work in various disciplines. Pleae contact your advisor or transfer institution for recommended electives.