A Path to Multiple Degree and Career Options
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.
Careers
Find your path.
Interpreters and Translators – est. salary $51,914
Librarians – est. salary $63,100
Technical Writers – est. salary $81,777
Travel Guides – est. salary $29,878
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary – est. salary $80,833
Program Directors – est. salary $59,929*
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 101 - First Year Experience | 3 credits | In the first 12 credits, students must complete FYE 101 | Major Course |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 credits | ENGL 101 must be completed with a grade "C" or higher | ENGL 101 |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | Tech Competency | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 137 - Geometry for Design or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 161 -Pre-Calculus I or higher |
3 credits | Students with a Math Placement score above 118, should not take FNMT 118 MATH 161 or higher should be taken by students pursuing STEM careers |
Mathematics |
| HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial - Revolutionary or PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or ANTH 101 - Introduction to Anthropology |
3 credits | Other Social Science Pair options are available with coordinator approval | Major Course Social Science Pair 1 |
In the first 24 credits, students must complete: ENGL 101, ENGL 102, CIS 103, one Mathematics, one Social Science, one Humanities, one Communications course.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher (“C” average)
- This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program after earning their associate degree
- Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate degree in two years
- Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | ENGL 102 Info Literacy | |
| BLAS 101 - Introduction to Black Studies or HIST 121 - Global History I or HIST 122 - Global History II or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions or HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions II or Foreign Language 101: Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish or ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature or any 200-level English course (with the exception of ENGL 214) or ENGL 106 - Grammar or ENGL 137 - Introduction to Theater |
3 credits | Other Humanities Pair options are available with coordinator approval Humanities Pair 1 and Pair 2 subjects must match |
Major Course Humanities Humanities Pair 1 |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group/Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication |
3 credits | Major Course Communication | |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry |
4 credits | Natural Science | |
| General Elective | 3 or 4 credits | Transfer institutions’ requirements vary. Please consult an advisor or program coordinator to select a general elective that transfers. Many institutions require a second Mathematics course above the FNMT 118 level. | General Elective |
In the first 24 credits, students must complete: ENGL 101, ENGL 102, CIS 103, one Mathematics, one Social Science, one Humanities, one Communications course.
To seek entrance into select College programs, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average).
- Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 3
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher (“C” average). Meet with assigned Advisor to finalize last 15 credits based on transfer institution.
- Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 4
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average)
- Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
- Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
- Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
- Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
- Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
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.
$59,929
640
in the region
+6.3%
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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.
How well does it pay?
New workers start around $59,929. Normal pay is $59,929 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $131,185.
“A lot of the classes that interested me talked about injustices and discrepancies. I thought about that, my skill set, and I talked with others about it. I wanted to help people.”
Michael Johnson
program graduate 2015
Program Information
Liberal Arts
Degree Type:
Associate in Arts (A.A.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
61