Online Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Online associate degrees in liberal arts and humanities offer a general education designed to prepare students for higher education at colleges and universities. Students may choose a generalist degree for basic knowledge, but specializations in these degrees could include English, history or other fields. Because these broad degrees typically don't require hands-on lab work, web-based programs may have the same requirements as campus-based studies.
A well-rounded background in the humanities can lead to advanced studies outside the liberal arts, especially in majors where critical thinking and communication are important. A November 2011 article in the Chronicle of Higher Education suggested that business education should incorporate more of the traditional liberal arts approach, citing some innovative study programs that are blending business with non-business courses.
