General Studies Pattern II/III - Liberal Studies AA

at Moorpark College

This Pattern provides an opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Liberal Studies. This degree covers a broad area of study and is intended for students who may plan to transfer to a four-year university to continue their education in teaching.

The courses that fulfill the Liberal Studies area of emphasis will examine a diverse array of academic disciplines providing a breadth of knowledge necessary to prepare students in the subject matter required for a multiple subject teaching credential in elementary or special education. In addition, the coursework is designed to enable students to: explore how knowledge across multiple disciplines is interrelated; think critically and creatively; write and speak clearly, coherently, and thoughtfully; read, understand, and evaluate all forms of text; evaluate the positive value and essential role of diversity, and formulate their own goals for continued learning and inquiry-based on a foundation of intellectual curiosity.