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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (2005-2007)
   
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits at the 100-level or above, including at least 20 credits at the 200-level or above.
2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or better.
3. Complete a minimum of 45 semester credits in the five areas listed (communications, humanities, math and natural sciences, social sciences and applied studies), including at least nine in each.
     
CREDITS CATEGORY & COURSES
3   ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 COMM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
. . .
6   WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
3 ENGL 111 Methods of Written Communication
3 ENGL 211 Intermediate Exposition with Literature
OR
ENGL 212 Technical Writing
. . .
36   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
9 Humanities
9 Math* and Natural Sciences**
*3 credit 100-level math class or above required for AA and AAS degrees; MATH 107 or above recommended for transfer.
**Lab Science required.
9 Social Sciences
9 Applied Studies
. . .
15   ELECTIVES
. . .
60   TOTAL CREDITS
    NOTE: To meet their General Education Requirements Baccalaureate
degree-seeking students must take MATH 107 or above; AA students
must take MATH 105 or above; AAS students refer to specific AAS
program requirements at 100 level or above.
     
Examples of subjects that may be used to satisfy General Requirements have been classified as follows:
   

HUMANITIES
American Sign Language
Art
English
Foreign Languages
*History
Humanities
Music
Philosophy
Speech & Public Communications
Theatre
*Women’s Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics
Statistics

NATURAL SCIENCES
Astronomy
Biology
Biological Sciences
Philosophy (PHIL 101 only)
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Geology
Physical Geography (GEOG 205 only)

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Business (BA 151 Only)
Counseling
Economics
Geography (except GEOG 205)
*History
Human Services (HUMS 106 only)
Media (MEDA 101 only)
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
*Women’s Studies

APPLIED STUDIES
Accounting
Behavioral Science
Business Administration
Computer Information & Office Systems
Computer & Network Technology
Education
Emergency Medical Technology
Health Science
Human Services
Industrial Technology
Journalism & Public Communications
Justice
Marine Technology
Media
Medical Assisting
Military Services
Physical Education and Recreation
    *Note: Applies in one category but not both. For example, a student may not count one or more history courses toward Humanities and an additional course toward Social Sciences.