Associate in Science (A.S.) - Liberal Arts

USA

What will I learn?

When you major in liberal arts at Butler, you open doors to many possibilities for less money. In this broad range of courses, from biology to psychology to history and more, you will learn a large breath of understanding. If your course of study falls primarily in the math and sciences, you will earn an Associate of Science degree (AS), and if your study falls toward the humanities, you will earn an Associate of Arts degree (AA). With an associate degree and this new perspective, you can transfer to a bachelor’s degree program and choose a specific major.

Take your general education courses, along with a variety of multi-disciplinary classes, and build a Liberal Arts degree. Whether you want to obtain an associate of science or associate of arts degree, you’re able to focus on science or humanities classes and then transfer to a four-year program where you can declare a more specific major.

By studying this well-rounded curriculum that focuses on active participation, you are using your critical thinking skills to propel you to a wide-breath of understanding. Integrate knowledge from several different disciplines and take the next step in your journey to a bachelor’s degree. By earning these credits at Butler, for a fraction of the cost of a four-year college, you are taking smart steps for your financial future.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (60-66 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$5,328.00 (4,49,544) per year
USD $222 per credit hour
Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Butler Community College

El Dorado Campus,

901 South Haverhill Road,

EL DORADO,

Kansas,

67042, United States

Full Time (60-66 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$5,328.00 (4,49,544) per year
USD $222 per credit hour
Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Andover Campus

715 E. 13th Street,

ANDOVER,

Kansas,

67002, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students must have graduated from the equivalent of a U.S. high school (12 years of education). If English is not an official language of your country or your English grade is below a “C” average, you will need to submit a document to meet our English proficiency requirement. This can be done through one of the following:

  • A minimum TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 500 or above on the written test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the internet test is required. The TOEFL institutional code for Butler is 6191.
  • Completion of the Advanced II level or higher at Wichita State University’s Intensive English Language Center. Students must have grades of C or better in all classes.
  • Academic credit of 12 hours or more from a U.S college or university or one year from a U.S. high school with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
  • The IELTS International English Language Testing System test is also acceptable as an alternative to TOEFL. An overall score of 5.0 is required for admission.
  • A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 50.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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