Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts A.A. Degree is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis”.  This area of emphasis would be an ideal choice for 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. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding your intended major at the specific colleges/university of your choice.

• Choose either option CSUGE or IGETC for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal
• Complete 18 units in one “Area of Emphasis” from those outlined below with at least two (2) or more courses from one (1) discipline. (Note: Courses in the “area of emphasis” may also be counted toward a GE area).
• For ALL OPTIONS: complete necessary College of the Desert Graduation and Proficiency requirements (See catalog).
• All courses listed below transfer to CSU.  Courses in BOLD also are transferable to UC.  Refer to www.ASSIST.orgfor transfer details or see a counselor or faculty advisor for additional details. (* indicates that transfer credit is limited by UC)

Counselors:  E. Andrews, B. Augustine, K. Hoang, M. Jasso,  E. King,
      R. Ortiz, F. Sangiorgio, J. Simo

LIBERAL ARTS A.A. DEGREE with Emphasis in Arts, Humanities and Communications

These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings.  Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation.  Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.

Courses from Architecture, Art, American Sign Language, Dance, English, French, German, History, Humanities, Italian, Japanese, Mass Communication, Music, Philosophy, Sociology, Speech, Spanish, and Theatre Arts are acceptable.

LIBERAL ARTS A.A. DEGREE with Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences

These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.  Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society.  Topics of discussion will stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.

Courses from Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Economics, Geography (excluding physical geography), History, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech are acceptable.

LIBERAL ARTS A.A. DEGREE with Emphasis in Business and Technology

These courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice within the fields of business and technology. Students will develop the ability to effectively manage and lead organizations. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of business and technology within the global economy. Students will critically apply ethical standards to business practices and decisions.

Courses from Business Accounting, Business Finance, Business Hotel Management, Business Management, Business Supervision and Management, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Sociology, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Political Science are acceptable.