Academic Programs: Degree Programs

Landmark student wins awardLandmark College was founded 25 years ago to develop and deliver a college education to students who learn differently. We are now widely recognized as the nation’s premier undergraduate program for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorders.

Our accredited associate degree program sets high standards for academic performance, allowing graduates to transfer to colleges of their choice — and succeed. Our curriculum enables students to develop and practice academic skills and strategies in a way that builds from semester to semester. We believe in presenting high expectations while operating at the level where each student is prepared to learn and succeed.

Students who graduate from Landmark College earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Students can choose from four degree tracks. To earn an Associates Degree from Landmark College, students are required to complete 61 credits which includes 22-credits of Common Core Requirements.

Common Core and Degree Requirements

To learn more about our Common Core and degree requirements, click the appropriate heading in the following list.

Common Core Requirements

The core consists of:

  • 6 credits of college English. This will typically consist of:
    • EN1011 - Composition and Rhetoric -or-
      EN1015 - Composition: AD/HD Theory and Practice, subject to approval by a placement team that includes the Director of Advising and the Co-Chair of the English Department responsible for first year programs; and
    • EN1021 - Research and Analysis
  • 3 Credits of FY1011 - Perspectives in Learning or the equivalent
  • 3 Credits of Humanities at the 1000 level
  • 3 Credits of Social Science at the 1000 level
  • 3 Credits of Math at the 1000 level (for business degrees, this will be MA1421 - Statistics)
  • 4 Credits in Natural or Physical Science at the 1000 level

These requirements can be met either through enrollment at Landmark or though successful transfer (see the section on Transfer Credits under Academic Policies).

General Studies

This degree provides a broad learning experience, grounding students in skills relevant to a liberal arts education and helping explore new fields and test perspectives. For those unsure of their precise interests, this degree program is sufficiently broad. Its requirements include:

61 total credits for graduation.

  • 22 credits in the Common Core
  • 3 credits in Communications at the 1000 level
  • 3 credits in the Creative Arts
  • 18 additional credits at the 2000 level

Liberal Arts

This degree program provides a wide range of options. Its requirements include:

61 total credits for graduation

  • 22 credits in the Common Core
  • 27 credits at the 2000 level

Business Studies

For those interested in business, but uncertain of ultimate career path, this program provides a good grounding in business basics. Its requirements include:

61 total credits for graduation.

  • 22 credits in the Common Core*
  • 3 Credits in BU1011: Introduction to Business
  • 3 Credits in BU1111: Principles of Accounting I
  • 3 Credits in BU2411: Principles of Management
  • 3 Credits in BU2511: Introduction to Marketing
  • 3 Credits in EC2111: Essentials of Economics
  • 3 Credits in BU2991: Business Seminar
  • 9 Credits in Business Electives**
  • 12 Credits in General Electives (9 Credits must be at the 2000 level)**

* Business Students are required to take MA1421, Statistics, as their math elective.
** If Accounting II is used as a business elective, the student must take an additional 2000-level general elective course to meet the requirement to complete (9) 2000-level courses.

Business Administration

The AA in Business Administration is a rigorous course of study that moves beyond the basics and prepares students for a four-year business degree program. Its requirements include:

61 total credits for graduation.

  • 22 credits in the Common Core*
  • 3 Credits in BU1011: Introduction to Business
  • 3 Credits in BU1111: Principles of Accounting I
  • • 3 Credits in BU1112 – Principles of Accounting II
  • 3 Credits in BU2411: Principles of Management
  • 3 Credits in BU2511: Introduction to Marketing
  • 3 Credits in BU2991: Business Seminar
  • 3 Credits in EC1212: Microeconomics or EC2113: Macroeconomics
  • 6 Credits in Business Electives
  • 12 Credits in General Electives (6 Credits must be at the 2000 level)

*Business Students are required to take MA1421, Statistics, as their math elective.

Students may also elect to pursue optional, academic concentrations at Landmark College from among the following:

  • American Studies
  • Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Media Studies

Consult the Landmark College Bulletin for more information about course offerings and concentrations.