Liberal Arts (A.A.)

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Launch a lifetime of learning, questioning, making connections and integrating knowledge with Southern New Hampshire University's liberal arts degree.  The innovative mind and creativity of the Liberal Arts Major form the highest recommendation for today's workplace.

Courses in this program satisfy some requirements of the University's four-year degree programs.

Major Courses

ENG 120  College Composition I
ENG 121  College Composition II
COM 212 Public Speaking
FAS 201   Introduction to the Humanities I: Greece through the Renaissance
FAS 202   Introduction to the Humanities II: Baroque through Modern
IT 100       Introduction to Information Technology
MAT 130  Applied Finite Mathematics

Select two of the following:
POL 109   Introduction to Politics
POL 210  American Politics
PSY 108  Introduction to Psychology
SOC 112 Introduction to Sociology
HIS ELE  One History Elective
LIT ELE   One Literature Elective
PHL ELE One Philosophy Elective
SCI ELE  One Science Elective

Graduation Requirements:
SNHU 101 First Year Seminar: Foundations in Critical Thinking

Free Electives: 12 credits
Liberal Arts Electives: 6 credits
Total: 60 credits

Southern New Hampshire University programs are accredited by:

  • Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
  • American Culinary Federation Educational Institute
  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
  • European Council for Business Education
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
  • New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
  • North American Society for Sport Management