Liberal Arts

A Path to Multiple Degree and Career Options

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    Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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    Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
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    Total Credit Hours: 61
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About This Program

Explore a wide range of subjects and courses while developing critical thinking and communication skills. The Liberal Arts program offers a flexible, balanced academic course of study that fully prepares you for transfer to a four-year college. This program allows you to choose within several required course categories and focus your studies through general education courses. You can explore a personal interest or meet requirements of a transfer institution’s major. Liberal Arts is also ideal for students currently undecided about career goals who wish to sample different areas of study and select those which fit them best.

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Transfer Opportunities

Arcadia University

A private university known for its diverse academic programs and global perspective, located in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Bloomsburg University

Public university in central Pennsylvania offering diverse programs.

Chestnut Hill College

A private liberal arts college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Drexel University

A private research university in Philadelphia known for co-op programs and innovation.

Eastern University

A private Christian university known for its faith-based education.

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Start Your Career in Liberal Studies

  • Interpreters and Translators – est. salary $63,509
  • Librarians and Media Collections Specialists – est. salary $70,629
  • Technical Writers – est. salary $85,739
  • Travel Guides – est. salary $33,787
  • Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary – est. salary $94,251
**EMSI Data, 2022; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$46,299

Median Salary of a Program Director

564

Number of Jobs in the Region

+4.6%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Program Directors

Featured Career

Program Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

Starting Pay: $30,145

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Typical Tasks

  • Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
  • Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
  • Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.