Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

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

ENG1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

AAA 1001 or ELECTIVECollege 101: The Student Experience (AAA 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course

1

GT-AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

GT-SSAny Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS)

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

2

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

ENG1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

MATHMAT 1240/1260/1340 or Any GT-MA1

3

GT-SSAny Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS)

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

GT-AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

GT-HI1Any History (GT-HI1) Course

3

GT-SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Fourth Semester

CHOICEStudent Choice of any GT-AH, GT-SS or GT-HI

3

GT-SC1/2Any Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) Course

3

GENEDUCOM 1150/1250/2300

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVEAny Approved Elective List Course

2

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes: 

You may complete any gtPathways-approved GT-CO1 course and GT-CO2 course OR any gtPathways-approved GT-CO2 course and GT-CO3 course.

Credits may vary depending on prior semester completion.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.