Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS) Degree (0054)
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The ALS curriculum is designed for students who desire up to two years of college study for their personal development. It is also designed to provide students an initial opportunity to pursue various areas of interest and subsequently to select a more specific educational objective, such as a particular career and technical education program or a baccalaureate-oriented associate degree. The ALS is comprised of two main areas, general education requirements (39-43 credit hours) and electives until the student meets the 60-credit hour threshold.
Both baccalaureate-oriented and career and technical education-oriented courses may be taken as a part of this program. Not all courses may transfer.
It is strongly recommended that students consult with their assigned Success Coach at Richland and with an academic advisor at their transfer institution.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: 60 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
- Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College
Curriculum Requirements
Communications
Number of Courses Required: 3, Number of Credit Hours Required: 9.00. All courses required. ‘C’ or better required in both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Natural Science and Mathematics
Number of Courses Required: 2, Number of Credit Hours Required: 10.00
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Number of Courses Required: 3, Number of Credit Hours Required: 10.00
Humanities and Fine Arts
Number of Courses Required: 3, Number of Credit Hours Required: 10.00
Electives
Hours vary. Students must take transfer courses until they meet the total credit hour threshold (60 credit hours).
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