Liberal Arts

The Virginia Western Liberal Arts Associate of Arts (AA) degree provides the essential coursework needed to seamlessly transfer to many four-year liberal arts colleges or universities. With a strong focus on the humanities and social sciences, this program prepares you for a bachelor’s degree in fields like psychology, history, anthropology, political science, communications, art history or beyond. You’ll learn critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that are valuable in any profession or workplace. 

Why choose Liberal Arts? 

Businesses and organizations in today’s interconnected world are seeking individuals who can communicate effectively across various platforms, from electronic communication to interdepartmental collaboration. The Liberal Arts Program fosters these essential skills, preparing you for success in the workforce and beyond. 

Earning your AA degree and transferring to a four-year college opens doors to careers in education, business, media, communication, government and the creative arts. This program is a good fit if you are curious, eager to explore different viewpoints and driven to develop strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. If you are seeking a broad-based education that prepares you for a wide range of career paths and lifelong learning, enrolling in the Liberal Arts program is your first step. 

The Liberal Arts program is designed to prepare you to pursue a bachelor’s level education in many disciplines, including: 

• Communications 
• Psychology 
• History 
• Social sciences 
• Anthropology 
• Political science 
• Art history 

Why choose Virginia Western? 

With flexible online options and year-round class availability, you can work toward your degree on your terms and balance your academic pursuits with other commitments. The Liberal Arts Program at Virginia Western will hone your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills while deepening your understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. With the TransferVA Initiative, you can earn your Liberal Arts AA degree and transfer directly into a bachelor’s program at over 30 Virginia colleges and universities, including James Madison University, Roanoke College, William & Mary and more. Visit TransferVirginia.org to see more information and create a transfer plan.  

This program is offered completely online.

Related Programs

• Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Major (Associate of Arts)

Credit for Prior Learning

Our Credit for Prior Learning Program may award college credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom. Examples of Credit for Prior Learning include:

• Certifications and licensures
• Military and law enforcement training
• Work-based learning
• National or institutional examinations
• Workforce training

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