Associate in Arts

Program Description:

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate in Arts degree program is the academic base for many fields of study and work, providing the general education preparation for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. The Liberal Arts and Sciences program satisfies the Commonwealth Transfer Compact, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Most students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences program continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree. Students should check the requirements of the transfer institution and meet with career and academic/transfer counselors at MCC for specific program planning. Students may pursue various careers in humanities, social sciences, mathematics, sciences or teaching professions.

Helpful Hints:

Students should begin their Middlesex experience by taking the foundation-level courses (English and mathematics) prior to, or along with, their electives. Writing and mathematics are fundamental to every subsequent course that students experience in the Liberal Arts and Sciences program.

It is also recommended that students sample courses from a variety of discipline areas each semester, rather than focusing on the areas they are most interested in at the beginning of their studies and leaving the courses they find less interesting until the end of their program coursework.