Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies Program

The Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies program at Rutgers in Blackwood is designed for students interested in transferring into the program. Completion of specific Camden County College courses is recommended before enrollment.

Recommended Courses

The following courses are recommended to be completed as part of or in addition to an associate’s degree program:

• MATH107 – Math for the Liberal Arts
• HIS101 – World Civilization
• SOC101 – Intro to Sociology
• PSY101 – Intro to Psychology
• Foreign Language >101

Degree Requirements

Completion of an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is strongly recommended before transferring and is preferred to completion of an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 60 credits from a community college to University College-Rutgers Camden. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is recommended to be considered for admission. A grade of C or better is required for a course to be transferred in.

Program Structure

The Liberal Studies degree at Rutgers at Camden County College is a combination of courses taught in class at the CCC-Blackwood campus and online courses. Students interested in transferring into this program should be comfortable with taking some online courses.

Admission Criteria

For students who have not completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Camden County College, it is recommended to consult with a Rutgers at Camden County advisor prior to applying to transfer to discuss transfer eligibility. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is recommended to be considered for admission.