Liberal Arts

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Program
Arts, Humanities, Communications, and Design
Degree Type
Associate of Arts

Our Liberal Arts degree provides you with broad knowledge and exploration in the arts and sciences. It offers maximum choice and flexibility, a wide array of courses, and clear transfer pathways to other programs and four-year schools. This program allows you to create a pathway for following opportunities:

  • Transferring to 4-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree in a Liberal Arts area
  • Acting as a starting point if you haven't selected a major and want to complete general education requirements and an associate degree.
  • Accessing prerequisite courses to transfer into NHTI programs such as Engineering Technology, Math, Biology, Health Science, Environmental Science, and Accounting.

This program can be completed entirely online!

Do you have questions? Contact Paula DelBonis-Platt, department chair, at pdelbonis-platt@ccsnh.edu 603-271-6484 x4151.  You can also request more info here!

Admission Requirements

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Career Information

Employers rank critical thinking and communication skills as essential components of career readiness. Students with a Liberal Arts degree gain these sought-after skills to pursue a wide range of job opportunities.

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Curriculum

Core Requirements

All students must complete a minimum of 60 credits of college-level coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

All students must earn at least 15 credits at NHTI with at least 8 of those credits numbered at the 200 level.

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
English elective  +
3
0
3
Liberal Arts/English: Mathematics elective (MATH 120C or higher level)  +
4
0
4
Liberal Arts/English: Mathematics elective (MATH 120C or higher level)  +
4
0
4
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Social Science elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science elective  +
3
0
3
Science elective  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
Lab Science elective  +
3
2
4
Liberal Arts and Sciences elective  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences elective  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences elective  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences elective  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
General elective - Liberal Arts  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
General elective - Liberal Arts  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
General elective - Liberal Arts  +
3 - 4
0 - 2
3 - 4
Subtotal Credits
60-71
2-18
61-72
Total Credits
60
Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Evaluate strengths and weaknesses as a learner and develop strategies for finding solutions for continued improvement.
  • Express oneself clearly and cogently through written and oral communication.
  • Evaluate the effect of historical trends, events, institutions, and social systems on society.
  • Apply quantitative reasoning/mathematical operations necessary to be competent in both a personal and professional setting.
  • Apply the scientific method to gain knowledge and examine the laws, theories, and processes of physical and biological phenomena.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of diverse ideas, emotions, and modes of expression, as expressed through literature and the arts.
  • Demonstrate the basic applications of computer technology to be competent on both a personal and professional level.
  • Complete the necessary course requirements to support transfer to four-year institutions.
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