Liberal Arts
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Manor’s Liberal Arts Program focuses on creating a learning environment that allows you to gain academic confidence and develop reading, writing, communication, scientific, and mathematical skills while at the same time laying a foundation of cultural literacy. Our student-centered environment addresses the needs of both traditional and nontraditional learners. The Liberal Arts program will give you a background in the following areas of study: Communications, Computer Science, English, History, Languages, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science, and Sociology. It is designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Click here to view Suggested Course Sequence for Liberal Arts – A.A. Degree
In addition to taking Liberal Arts courses, Manor’s Liberal Arts/Communications Program introduces you to three fields within communications: Journalism, Public Relations, and Business Communications. It is designed for transfer to communications programs in four-year colleges and universities. Click here to view Suggested Course Sequence for Liberal Arts – A.A. Degree with Concentration in Communications
How Can I Learn More About Manor's Liberal Arts Program?
You can speak directly with the program director who can arrange for you to sit in on one or more classes so that you can meet students, staff, and faculty, and experience Manor’s Liberal Arts courses.
Anne Knop, M.A., Philosophy
Director, Liberal Arts Programs
215-885-2360 extension 249
anneknop@manor.edu
The Advantages of Pursuing an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Manor
You will be better prepared to transfer to a 4-year college. Manor’s Liberal Arts program courses mirror the first two years of general education requirements in many four-year colleges and universities.
Your transfer to a four-year institution will be easier and more affordable. Dual Admissions and Articulation agreements are in place with many of the finest private four-year colleges and universities in our area. So most, if not all, of your courses will transfer. Many of these four-year colleges and universities offer transfer scholarships to students who complete their associate degree with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Manor’s Career and Transfer Center
Our transfer center provides numerous resources for students who wish to transfer.
You will be prepared for entry-level positions in various business fields and career paths. According to the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers, Inc., there are many career choices for Liberal Arts majors. Source: http://www.eace.org
Also, Manor’s Career and Transfer Center http://www.manor.edu/StudentLife/Counsel/career.htm provides numerous resources for students to decide upon a career or find a job after graduation.
You will save money. Manor’s tuition is significantly less than that of four-year private colleges and universities, so beginning at Manor can save you money for transfer.
Our Liberal Arts faculty are highly trained in their respective disciplines with extensive teaching experience and will share their expertise with you in the classroom. We place a high priority on excellence in teaching and learning through the continuous enhancement and improvement of our curriculum. Also, once enrolled, you will have a Liberal Arts faculty advisor who will help you with transfer and/or career goals.
How will a Liberal Arts Degree give you the edge in today's job market?
Manor’s Liberal Arts Programs develop skills that will make you more valuable to employers. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveyed employers to ascertain what qualities they look for in hiring. The Liberal Arts major is highly valuable to employers because the Liberal Arts graduate has developed strong written and verbal communication skills (the #1 desired skill in the NACE survey), honesty and integrity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and teamwork skills, all of which allows you to adapt to changing job needs.
According to http://www.iseek.org/education/liberalarts.html, many Liberal Arts majors “advance more quickly to middle and senior management positions than their colleagues who pursued other fields of study. A liberal arts education equips graduates with many of the skills they need to be successful. These graduates become employees that are ready to learn.”
A Fortune magazine article ascertains that Liberal Arts majors are often more marketable than other majors. http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/12/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie0412/index.htm
Wanted: Liberal Arts Majors
According to the Occupational Outlook Quarterly Winter 2007-2008 edition, average starting salaries for Liberal Arts majors with a Bachelor Degree ranged from $31,000 to $47,000 in 2007. According to this same report, the most common occupations of Liberal Arts graduates were in management with entry salaries averaging $39,535; sales with entry salaries averaging $38,894; design and graphic arts with entry salaries averaging $33,414; teaching with entry salaries averaging $33,261, and social work with entry salaries averaging $27,037. Source: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/22642058/liberal-arts-and-humanities
According to the 2010-2011 U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, many top executives have degrees in business administration, liberal arts, or both. http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos012.pdf
In Manor’s 2010-2011 graduating class, 91% of the Liberal Arts graduates have applied for and been accepted for transfer to a four year college or university. In recent years, graduates of Manor’s Liberal Arts programs have transferred to the following schools: Alvernia College, Chestnut Hill College, Cheyney University, Drexel University, Gwynedd Mercy College, Holy Family University, Jefferson University, LaSalle University, Neumann College, Penn State, Temple University, and more.
Jeremy Moore is the winner of the 2011 Manor Liberal Arts Division Award for Academic Excellence. Jeremy graduated from Manor this past May with an Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts. Jeremy concentrated his studies at Manor in the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Jeremy has been accepted to Penn State Harrisburg to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering.