About the Program

The Associate in Arts (AA) in Liberal Studies degree is offered for the student intending to transfer to San José State University and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree leading toward the career of teaching.  The program provides an excellent foundation in general education including the arts, sciences, humanities, and critical thinking.  Students completing the degree will have completed the lower general education and will be able to have that series of courses certified at the time of transfer to San José State University.  The major courses also further enhance the liberal studies emphasis for depth and breadth of study. Students interested in transferring to other California State Universities offering teacher preparation programs should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T).

A grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework for the major.

For additional information, see a counselor, visit the Career/Transfer Center, or contact the following: