ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
The Associate of Arts degree is offered through the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The program includes General Education requirements to insure that every student will acquire skill in written communication and has had exposure to the social sciences and humanities. A concentration in a subject area is also required to insure that students have a concentrated experience in one area of knowledge.
Admission to the Associate of Arts degree program is separate from admission to the Bachelor of Arts programs. Transferring from the associate to the bachelor’s degree programs requires formal approval. Students should consult their academic advisors for more information.
Students who transfer into the Associate of Arts program must complete at least 20 credits after admission before receiving the associate degree.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (63 CREDITS)
1. Communication
ENGL 104/105 English Comp. I & II
2. Science and Mathematics (six credits)
3. Humanities and Social Science
Humanities: One introductory course in three of the following disciplines:
Aesthetics
History
Literature
Philosophy
Social Science: One introductory course in three of the following disciplines:
Communication
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
4. Concentration
15 credits in one of the following areas:
Child and Family Services
Foreign Languages
History
Literature
Philosophy
Political Science
Popular Culture
Professional Speech Communication Skills
Sociology
Technical/Business Writing
Women’s Studies
5. Electives
18 credits, chosen with the approval of the academic advisor.
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