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 Southern Maine Community College's associate of arts degree in liberal studies will introduce you to a wide range of subjects, providing a foundation for many different careers and for transferring to a four-year college or university. The liberal studies program is designed to expose students to a broad range of subjects and academic disciplines, and providing flexibility in individual course selection.
Although the degree can be an end in itself, many liberal studies graduates use it as a foundation for further academic pursuits. If you're uncertain about your long-term educational and career plans, the liberal studies program offers a valuable opportunity to explore your interests.
Career Opportunities
The rapidly changing global economy requires individuals who demonstrate versatility and academic competence. SMCC's liberal studies program prepares you for a wide variety of careers and easy transfer to four-year colleges and universities. What's more, students have the freedom to choose a course of study that is both personally interesting and professionally relevant to their needs.
Transfer Options
SMCC's Liberal Studies program is excellent preparation for students who want to pursue a four-year degree. Graduates of the liberal studies program have pursued four year degrees at institutions of higher education such as:
- Smith College
- Brandeis University
- Massachusetts College of Art
- Bowdoin College
- Colby College
- Mount Holyoke College
- Clark University
- Boston University
- Northeaster University
- University of Southern Maine
- and many more!
AdvantageU
The AdvantageU Program is a guaranteed admission program between Southern Maine Community College students graduating with an associate in arts degree in liberal studies and the University of Maine System (UMS). The goals of this agreement are to provide qualified students, upon graduation with an associate in arts degree in liberal studies, with the following:
- Guaranteed admission and registration at junior standing at a UMS university.
- Seamless transition from SMCC to an UMS university.
- Transfer of a minimum of 60 credits.
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