Associate in Art
The core classes offered in this program maximize your transfer options!
Liberal arts focuses on a well-rounded education, giving students the capacity for innovation and analytics. Often, liberal arts majors become shapers of our economy and culture. If you are interested in educational freedom, risk-taking and experimentation, then our program is for you! Areas of study include the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Students will also explore using various methods of inquiry, increasing self-awareness, creativity, civic awareness, developing frames of reference and problem solving. Our Liberal Arts program is also offered fully online.
Our Liberal Arts program prepares students for advanced studies or specialization at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, entry-level management, journalist, editor, publicist, minister, and social services human relations officer.
SPOTLIGHT
"Salem Community College offers a very welcoming campus, plus it’s affordable. It allowed me to jumpstart my college career, and graduate with an associate degree at 17, and a month before high school graduation!”"
-- Hailey Hinton, graduating class of 2019
TRANSFER
Students have successfully transferred to:
- Rider University
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University - New Brunswick
- The College of New Jersey
- Stockton University
- West Chester University
CAREER
Students who complete the Liberal Arts, Associate of Art program and go on to earn a bachelor degree may find employment in occupations such as:
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Customer Service Representatives
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- General and Operations Managers
- Accountants
- Auditors
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Human Resources Specialists
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Sales Managers
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Financial Managers, Branch or Department
- Management Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Human Resources Managers
- Chief Executives
- Marketing Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Patient Representatives
- Customer Service Representatives
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Sales Managers
- Human Resources Specialists
YOUR DEGREE COST AND COURSES
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| HIS101 | Western Civilization I | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| OPE-ELEC | Open Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| MAT-ELEC-3CR | 3 Credit Math Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,700.00* | ||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| HIS102 | Western Civilization II | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| CSC-ELEC | CSC Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| MAT-ELEC-4CR | 4 Credit Math Elective | 4 | $0.00 | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| SOC-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,880.00* | ||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| SCI-ELEC | Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| SOC-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,160.00* | ||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG202 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| OPE-ELEC | Open Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| SCI-ELEC | Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| SOC-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,700.00* | ||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.
Total Program Cost: $10,440.00*
* - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.