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Associate of Arts
Southwest Virginia Community College
Program Details
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Associate of ArtsAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Southwest Virginia Community College
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Associate of Arts and Sciences program in General Studies with a Fine Arts specialization is designed to enable individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills, and habitat of mind necessary for responsible participation in society. As well, it allows students to take courses that are accepted in most four-year colleges and universities in a Arts focused baccalaureate curricula. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
The basic requirements of the curriculum are primarily courses considered to be in the category of general education and Art. A minimum of 61 credits is required in the General Studies degree with a Fine Arts specialization program. 25 hours are in ART prefix courses.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | The basic requirements of the curriculum are primarily courses considered to be in the category of general education and Art. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the counseling department at SWCC in planning this program and selecting electives. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in General Studies, Fine Arts specialization. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | The Fine Arts specialization allows for valuable internships and other opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge. Classses are small and proactive. A campus dedicated to cultural enrichment provides varied opportunities for the arts. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
61
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
69
Plan GPA 648
69
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 648
15
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 51 credits may be applied to this program.
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 241/243 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course:
ENG 242/244 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course:
Health or PED Elective
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 121 or HIS 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 122 or HIS 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154 or MTH 161
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 or MTH 162
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Natural Science with Lab
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities or Social Science Elective (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SPA 101/FRE101 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SPA 102/FRE 102 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SPA 201/FRE201 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SPA 202/FRE 202 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No, but, some Gen Ed courses are available. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3145, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate in Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Visual Arts Major | Associate | Associate of Art | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Art in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Art in Liberal Arts-Fine Arts Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts-Visual Communication Design Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Art Degree in Liberal Arts Major in Art | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts - Major in Theatre | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Major in Music | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Fine Arts Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Art History, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Anthropology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Communication, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Economics, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | English, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Foreign Languages, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Global Affairs, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Human Development and Family Science, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| George Mason University | History, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Integrative Studies, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Philosophy, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Psychology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Religious Studies, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Russian and Eurasian Studies, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Sociology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Creative Writing, BFA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Government and International Politics, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | International Security and Law, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BA in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Art | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BFA in Art | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Art | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Communication | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Communication | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BBA in Economics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Business Administration | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Economics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in English | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in English | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Foreign Languages | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Foreign Languages | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in History | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in History | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Media Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Media Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Music | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BM in Music | Bachelor | Bachelor of Music | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Music | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Philosophy and Religious Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Sociology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Sociology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in Arabic | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Art | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in Classical Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in English in Creative Writing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in English | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Development in Early Childhood Development and Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Development | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in English in English | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in English | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Education-Secondary Educ in English Language Arts Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Education in Secondary Education | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Public & Urban Affairs in Environmental Policy and Planning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in French | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in German | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in History | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Education-Secondary Educ in History and Social Sciences Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Education in Secondary Education | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Development in Human Development | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Development | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Religion and Culture in Humanities for Public Service | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Culture | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Philosophy in Philosophy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Philosophy in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Religion and Culture in Religion and Culture | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Culture | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in Russian | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Public & Urban Affairs in Smart and Sustainable Cities | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in FL in Spanish | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in English in Technical and Scientific Communication | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in English | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: Art History Major, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: Communication Studies Major, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: English Major, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: International Studies Major, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: Deaf Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Theatre Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Communication Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
Cost To Complete