Associate of Arts
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complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA degree. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree provides students with both breadth and depth of knowledge in Liberal Arts as well as Social and Behavioral Sciences that prepares them for transfer into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university. Careers typically require a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students may tailor this general Associate of Arts (AA) Degree to prepare for specific transfer options. All official documents and diplomas issued by the college will only indicate the awarding of an Associate of Arts Degree.
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First Semester
ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
MATH | MAT 120/121/135 or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
CHOICE | Student Choice of any GT-AH, GT-SS or GT-HI | 3 |
GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) Course | 3 |
GEN EDU | COM 115/125/220 | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 121 (GT-CO1) and ENG 122 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 122 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
Credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete at least 60 credits. You should not exceed 62 credits. You should check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.