Liberal Arts - AS Degree

The Associate of Science degree is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university and has a greater emphasis in mathematics and science than the Associate in Arts degree.

Students graduating with this degree can enter four-year colleges or universities with a junior standing. Students wishing to transfer must work closely with Hawkeye's advising staff as a statewide articulation agreement for Associate of Science degrees does not exist. Each degree and its program focus are articulated on a college-by-college basis.

Liberal Arts Core

List of courses to fulfill each Liberal Arts Core requirement for an Associate of Science degree at Hawkeye.

Philosophy Statement

The Liberal Arts curriculum challenges students with the rigors of classical liberal arts educational opportunities and the current theoretical, technological, and scientific advancements. Students are prepared to take an active role in shaping the evolving standards and practices of today’s society and employment environment.

Student Outcomes

Students taking liberal arts courses at Hawkeye are not only equipped with a strong foundation for most programs offered by four-year colleges or universities, but they are also able to develop attitudes, values, and skills that will allow them to become constructive adults, both individually and within their communities.

Students receiving an Associate of Science degree from Hawkeye will have developed the following skills:

• Communication: Students will develop speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students will acquire, evaluate, and analyze information; develop sound reasoning skills; and apply the principles of the scientific method.

• Quantitative Reasoning: Students will develop skills in problem-solving, logical thinking, and application of mathematical processes.

• Community and Global Awareness: Students will recognize and appreciate diversity, historical viewpoints, and the global perspective.

• Individual Development: Students will cultivate ethical values, personal wellness, and personal learning strategies.

• Artistic Expression: Students will acquire a global and cultural understanding of the role of the arts, instilling the personal curiosity and skills for creative expression and endeavors.

• Information Management: Students will apply technological methods to retrieve, process, and communicate information.

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