Program: Liberal Arts, AA (Continuing Studies) - Widener University

Apr 05, 2025

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Curriculum

60 semester hours of credit required for degree

The liberal arts program is designed to provide broad interdisciplinary study in the liberal arts and sciences. The program affords a breadth of exposure to the major academic disciplines of the social sciences, humanities, and sciences while providing an opportunity to explore selected areas in depth. With the assistance of the academic advisor, a student can schedule a number of courses to meet specific interests and needs. The curriculum provides the foundation for continuing on into the bachelor’s program in liberal studies. The degree awarded is associate in arts.

Curriculum

See Course Descriptions for required prerequisites and corequisites

Basic Studies (15 Credits)

UCS 101 - Introduction to Undergraduate Extended Learning 3 Credit(s)
UENG 101 - Composition and Critical Thought 3 Credit(s)
UENG 102 - Literature and Critical Writing (W) 3 Credit(s)
UPSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
USOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

General Education (24 Credits)

See General Education Requirements .

Humanities area courses 9 Credit(s)
UANT 105 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
UCOM 180 - Public Speak and Presentation 3 Credit(s)
Any history course (100-level) 3 Credit(s)
Science/mathematics area courses (one course should be MATH 111 or higher) 6 Credit(s)

Program Core (6 Credits)

UPWR 215 - Effective Communication (W) 3 Credit(s)
UCS 200 - Becoming A Civically Engaged Professional (W) 3 Credit(s)

Electives (15 Credits)

Free electives 15 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 60

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.