Associate of Arts
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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Any GT-MA1 | Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| AAA 1001 or Elective | College 101: The Student Experience (AAA 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course | 1 |
| Any GT-MA1 | Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
Spring Semester 5
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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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.