Liberal Arts - Prison Education Program (PEP) (2092)

After completing your associate degree, you can work towards a bachelor’s degree in any humanities subject, including languages, music and art. Based on your interest areas, you can focus on:

• Art
• Architecture
• Film
• History
• Language
• Literature
• Music
• Philosophy
• Theatre
• Writing

If you are interested in transferring your credits to a specialized program at a four-year school so you can pursue a specific artistic goal, we will help you develop the skills and plan you need. The Liberal Arts program is ideal for students who have an:

• Interest in other cultures and traditions
• Appreciation for the fine arts
• Interest in studying abroad

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Our Liberal Arts - Prison Education Program (PEP) gives an opportunity to select from a variety of courses to fit areas of interest and/or explore topics within the liberal arts areas. As these topics are studied - English or English Literature, History, Humanities, Music, World Languages, or Philosophy - preparations to transfer to a four-year institute to pursue a Bachelor's degree within these areas is occurring.

As a graduate of this program, you are prepared to: 

• Define the fundamental concepts associated with the specific disciplines chosen by the student, which include but are not limited to, terminology, genres and theories
• Analyze, interpret and apply information in the assertion of ideas and conclusions
• Analyze works from literature and humanities within the context of a global community
• Recognize the influence of social context, such as history, politics, and religions, on creative expressions, within any culture
• Apply discipline-approved technology and communication forms and methods to discuss and disseminate knowledge and ideas

• View summaries of every course at HACC by browsing our class schedules database.

• Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.

Affordably YOURS, this two-year degree program is a transfer program and is designed to be flexible enough to transfer to a wide variety of four-year colleges and universities with no loss of credit. However, each individual college has its own unique program. We encourage you to select a four-year school as soon as possible. This will allow you to learn the transfer college’s program requirements so you can take the proper classes at HACC.

Our various transfer options include:

This is a restricted admissions program. Only incarcerated scholars at SCI - Camp Hill may enroll.

Yes! We offer many scholarships through the HACC Foundation. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. To learn how to apply, please visit hacc.edu/Scholarships

We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall for your convenience. Visit our website to submit your application at any time. Please include #2092 with your application, so you can make sure you apply to the correct program.

Future students, we are excited to connect with you and answer your questions. Please choose the option that works best for you to meet with us.

Current HACC students, please contact our Advising Department with any questions.