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Associate in Arts
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Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The College also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit - all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is a broad degree emphasizing general education. Students may satisfy many basic requirements traditionally associated with freshman and sophomore years, enabling them a smooth transition into a baccalaureate program. The Associate in Arts degree is a 60-credit program.
Associate in Arts Credit Distribution
| Subject/Category | Credits |
| I. General Education | 48 |
| A. English Composition | 6 |
| B. Humanities (must include two subject areas) | 12 |
| C. Social Sciences (must include two subject areas) | 12 |
| D. Natural Sciences (must include at least two subject areas) | 9 |
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| E. General Education Electives | 9 |
| II. Free Electives | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
