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May 03, 2024
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2015-2016 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Associate of Arts
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The Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) gives students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university the opportunity to complete the first two years of course work leading to a baccalaureate degree.
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*English - 9 Credit Hours Total
Required courses:
*Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours Total
This course or any higher level Math course is required
*Life Science - 4 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following or Any Life Science Course Higher than General Biology:
*Physical Science - 4 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Fine Arts/Humanities - Section I - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Fine Arts/Humanities - Section II - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Fine Arts/Humanities Directed Elective - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one course not previously chosen from Fine Arts/Humanities Section I or Section II
*Social Sciences - Section I - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Social Sciences - Section II - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Social Sciences - Section III - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
*Social Sciences Directed Elective - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one course from either Social Sciences Section I, or Section II, or Section III not previously chosen
General Education Directed Electives - 9 Credit Hours Total
Complete any other nine hours as long as the courses are within the general education categories: English/Communication, Mathematics, Lab Sciences, Fine Arts/Humanities, and Social Sciences
Regular Elective - 5 Credit Hours Total
Select electives that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the courses will transfer.
Physical Education - 2 Credit Hours Total
Or two other 1 credit PE courses.
* General Education Core Requirements
All state institutions of higher education in Arkansas have a 35-hour minimum general education core requirement with specified hours in each of seven academic areas. English (6), Mathematics (3), Science (8), Fine Arts (3), Humanities (3), US History (3), and Social Sciences (9).
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