Why study liberal arts and sciences?
All A.A. degree transfer degree programs at Parkland include either LAS 188 or LAS 189 as a required course. These bring together many of the ideas, issues, and methodologies you’ve learned in your general education classes.
At Parkland, you'll have the advantage of small class sizes, taught by master faculty—never teaching assistants. Your success is our priority.
Classes
Students in LAS have the opportunity to study, analyze, and discuss selected influential and major works. These works can be from the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences, organized by theme. Both courses use the “Inquiry Method,” a powerful and flexible analytical tool. This method is used for understanding and interpreting human artifacts, essays, films, poems, art, novels, etc.
Diverse U.S. Cultural Expression (LAS 188**) Students are introduced to a variety of artifacts from a diverse array of U.S. ethnic communities and cultural traditions. These include Native American, Asian American, African American, and Latino/a American.
Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS 189) LAS 189 is a one-of-a-kind course and an exciting intellectual adventure. Students engage with various artifacts ranging from a Renaissance painting to a recent Hollywood film.
**Satisfies U.S. Minority course requirement for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Will my classes transfer?
Classes with an even middle digit (such as ENG 101 or MAT 128) are accepted for transfer as general education classes, major courses, or electives. These are determined by the transfer institution. LAS 188 will fulfill the Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement at Illinois public universities. It will also fulfill the University of Illinois U.S. Minority Cultures requirement.
For more information about transferring, speak with an academic advisor and visit the Parkland Course Matrix.
Curriculum
Learn more about how these courses fit into a transfer degree or the general education core curriculum (GECC).