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.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs a student may have while at Virginia Western.
CONTACT US
Humanities H111
540-857-7271
Fax: 540-857-6096
Mailing address:
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3082 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
PROGRAM HEAD
Alexander Scott
Assistant Professor, Foreign Languages, Marketing and Public Speaking
ascott@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-7247
Humanities H117B
B.A. – Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, 2000
M.B.A. – APEC University, 2004
M.A. – Universidad de Jaen and Universidad de Leon, 2009
Graduate certificate in Business Communication – Liberty University, 2016