Liberal Arts and Sciences with an Emphasis in Education Associate of Arts 

The Liberal Arts and Sciences with an Emphasis on Education is designed for students who intend to earn an Associate degree which surveys a breadth of academic offerings in the Liberal Arts and Sciences and allows for a deeper investigation of a particular field of study through an area of emphasis. Employment opportunities include Instructional Aide or transfer to a four-year college/university to prepare for a post-graduate teacher credential program. The Liberal Arts and Sciences with an Emphasis consists of: 1) An Area of Emphasis* consisting of a minimum of 18 units; 2) The Mendocino College 18 unit General Education requirements; 3) The remainder of the 60 required units for the degree in degree-applicable electives, including Institutional Requirements. This degree provides the maximum flexibility in program design leading to the Associate of Arts Degree.