As opposed to a specific, focused and highly specialized program of study an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree from Saint Leo University encourages students to select from a wide range of foundation courses that will lead to either advancement within their careers or entrance into a Bachelor level Liberal Arts degree. The term "liberal arts" is a bit misleading as students may select from courses in the field of science, business, computer technology or even in engineering or mathematics to complete their credit requirements for the degree.

Within the coursework students will be required to complete courses in English composition, communication, math, social and human sciences, critical thinking, philosophy and the arts. These basic courses are then supplemented with courses of interest to the individual student, making the degree very applicable to the learner.