Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences 

Program Description:

The World Languages Option Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program is designed to develop students’ global perspective, enable them to understand different cultures and value systems, and prepare them to participate in a society characterized by linguistic and cultural diversity. This program option allows the student to master one world language at the Intermediate II level, and another at the Beginning II level. Language study will involve a seamless transition between Flexible Studies and traditional classroom settings. Graduates in this option will be able to transfer into a language major or minor, and to satisfy the intermediate-level language requirement, at a bachelor’s degree program. This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state universities and the University of Massachusetts.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Graduates with a second language are highly sought after in fields such as law enforcement, nursing and international business. The World Language Option degree allows a student to continue language study at the transfer institution. This option also prepares students to pass the intermediate-level language requirement for many bachelor’s degree programs.

Helpful Hints:

It is suggested that non-language courses emphasize world issues to enhance language study.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the World Languages Option will achieve the learning outcomes of the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree. Additionally, graduates are prepared to:

• Pass, or be close to passing, the intermediate-level language proficiency requirement for a bachelor’s degree program at many colleges/universities;
• Continue at least a language minor, if not a major, at the transfer institution;
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of cultural differences.