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Associate in Arts Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year program and for the student who wishes to broaden his/her general knowledge. The degree stresses communications, social sciences and humanities.

Advisors:

Minette Hudson

Nolan Capps

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

A. General Education: 21 Credit Hours

COL-103 College Skills (3)
CPT-170 Microcomputer Applications (3)
ENG-101 English Composition I (3)
MAT-110 College Algebra (3)
PSY-201 General Psychology (3)
SPC-205 Public Speaking (3)

Fine Arts: Choose one below: (3)

ART-101 Art History & Appreciation or MUS-105 Music Appreciation

B. Additional Required General Education: 13 Credit Hours

ENG-102 English Composition II (3)
Lab Science Choose from Cat III (4)
ENG-2XX (Lit) Choose from Cat I (3)
HIS-XXX (Hist.) Choose from Cat II (3)

C. Major Courses: 15 Credit Hours

(Choose from Cat I, II, or IV)

D. Electives: 12 Credit Hours

(Choose from Cat I, II, III, IV and V)

(It is recommended that students work closely with their advisor to determine courses taken in this area. Consideration should be given to student program plan and all courses must be with advisor approval.)

Tuition and book costs reflect the projected cost of the complete program.

Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.