Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts Liberal Arts

Students must successfully complete the General Education Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with the exception of the Writing Intensive and Service Learning Requirements. 

Plus an additional 3 credit hour mathematics course above what is required for a B.A. student and an additional 4 credit hour science course above what is required for a B.A. student. 

Plus an additional 7 credit hours of elective credit.

A maximum of 3 credit hours of applied music and/or PE activity may be used as part of the 60-hour requirement of the Associate of Arts Degree. 

Additional elective courses are required to reach a minimum of 60 credit hours.

Program Outcomes

(Note: These student learning outcomes are aligned with the core curriculum of the college.)


Written Communications 

  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. 
  • Utilize research and information literacy. 

Oral Communications 

  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 

Natural Sciences

  • Identify and apply basic concepts of science, including empirical methods and scientific inquiry. 

Mathematical Sciences 

  • Employ quantitative concepts and mathematical methods to analyze and solve problems. 

Humanities and Fine Art 

  • Articulate the significance of artistic expression and the creative process within society. 
  • Identify, explain, and evaluate ethical perspectives of others and themselves. 
  • Understand the diversity and complexity of the cultural and social world. 
Total Credits
60