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Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humanities Track)

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Expand your social and cultural perspective through the dramatic power of arts and literature. Improve your capacity to communicate ideas to diverse audiences while developing a sense of justice, ethics, and human values.

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64 Credit Hours
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Program Overview

A liberal arts degree specializing in the humanities provides you with skills that are equally valuable in the workplace and your personal life. The flexibility of this degree allows you to continue your education in diverse and exciting directions. Strengthen your written communication and critical thinking capacity while preparing to transfer into a four-year institution where you will continue to explore the power of human expression and its impact on society.

To embark on a study of the humanities is to open you up to the essential question: what does it mean to be human? This pursuit leads you to study and explore the intellectual, artistic, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of the human experience. By taking courses in literature, writing, philosophy, film, world languages, mythology, and the arts, you'll gain an appreciation of these various disciplines and an understanding of how each field is uniquely situated to explore a facet of being human.

Study the creative drive of the human spirit and the impulse to make meaning out of the world through language and culture. Gain a well-rounded education and emphasize the broad-minded perspective necessary for success in your field of study or career path.

  • Career Outlook

    Build a career path that gives you ample opportunities for exploring your future. Practically every field contains people whose background is in the humanities. When seeking employment, you'll find employers prefer job applicants who have the type of diverse education a humanities degree provides. By choosing FLCC's liberal arts degree with a track in Humanities, you'll receive the core educational background that will lead you to job opportunities in many sectors of the economy.

    With a bachelor's degree in the humanities, you will find job opportunities in a variety of settings, including publishing houses, advertising agencies, and schools. Some careers include:

    • Content Specialist
    • Editor
    • Historian
    • Librarian
    • Marketing
    • Writer

    Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

    Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

    If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

    • Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
    • Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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  • Explore Your Interests

    A Liberal Arts degree allows you to explore various academic interests before committing to one discipline. An estimated 75-85% of all college students switch programs at least once before graduation. This program gives you time to make that choice with confidence.

    Taking exploratory courses early in your college career helps you graduate with a degree that matches your goals. Many liberal arts courses are available online, providing flexibility in your class schedule. Learn more about how to make the most out of your undecided semesters.

  • Sample Courses

    Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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    Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn a quality education at an affordable rate. With our low cost per credit and general scholarship opportunities, you can maximize your potential with minimal debt. Our financial aid counselors will guide you through the process and help you understand college costs.

Program Page Cost Statistics

$5,376

per year for in-state tuition ($224 per credit hour).
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76%

of students are eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
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$18M

in financial aid was disbursed to our students last year.
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