Program Overview
The Liberal Arts Program provides a structured and coherent path for many students at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University. It is designed for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs after study at the University. The Liberal Arts Program provides knowledge of the diversity of human experience that will enrich and transform our world. At LCOOU, humanities faculty and students explore big questions as they investigate the human experience in exciting, collaborative ways.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Associate Degree in Liberal Arts should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in both oral and written communication through a variety of means such as essays, research papers, presentations and class discussions.
- Demonstrate an informed understanding of cultural diversity, both in the United States and internationally.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically about ideas and concepts in the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, and mathematics.
Career Outlook
Liberal arts graduates are particularly well suited for today’s job market. The state of the economy, technology, and the need for a global perspective makes liberal arts majors and the wide range of skills they possess even more essential. Technical skills are necessary in many professions; however, employers are recognizing they can be taught on the job. Graduates with the “people” and communication skills gained as liberal arts majors are valued highly by employers.
Curriculum
General Education:
Math Requirement: (Select 4 Credit Hours from the list of courses)
Physical or Natural Science w/Lab Requirement: (Select 4 Credit Hours from the list of courses)
Physical/Natural Science Requirement: (Select 3 Credit Hours from the list of courses)
Humanities Requirement: (Select 6 Credit Hours from the list of courses)
Social Science Requirement: (Select 9 Credit Hours from the list of courses)
Major:
Total Credit Hours: 61