Ivy Tech announces new liberal arts programs

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) approved on Friday for Ivy Tech Community College to offer six liberal arts programs statewide, including two degree programs not previously available at the community college.

For the first time students will have an opportunity to earn associate degrees in mathematics and life and physical sciences from Ivy Tech Community College. The degrees scheduled to be included in the college’s fall 2007 course offerings, include associate of art and associate of science degrees in English and communication, life and physical sciences, mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. Students will also be able to earn associate of arts degrees in foreign languages and humanities. These programs are structured to transfer to other colleges and universities towards the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Associate degrees in liberal arts have been offered at the Lafayette campus since September 2000, and transfer opportunities have been available for specific courses. The CHE approval provides a statewide structure and opens the door for 2+2 degree transfer opportunities with four-year colleges and universities.