Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts, A.A.

This plan of study was developed as a guideline for students who have not selected a specific area of concentration but plan to transfer to an Alabama public four-year institution and pursue a bachelor of arts degree. Students are encouraged to select a major and identify their transfer institution early in their college experience. The program emphasizes a strong background in the arts and sciences. Upon completion of the courses listed below, the transcript will reflect either an AA or AS degree without reference to the specific program of study.


NOTES:

* Students must complete a 6-semester-hour sequence in Literature or History.

* Once a major has been selected, students should contact Enrollment Services personnel and complete a Change in Major Form so they can be assigned a major-specific advisor who can assist them in selecting appropriate electives. They should also reference and print the appropriate Alabama Transfers Guide.

Area I: Written Composition

ENG 101: Entrance is determined by ACCUPLACER® placement exam scores, ACT scores, SAT scores, high school GPA and 12th grade English scores, or GED subject score.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Must complete 3 semester hours in Literature, Fine Arts, and History.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

  • MTH 110 Entrance is determined by ACCUPLACER® placement exam scores, ACT scores, SAT scores, high school GPA and grade made in Algebra II or higher, or GED subject score.
  • MTH 112 Entrance is determined by ACCUPLACER® placement exam scores, ACT scores, SAT scores, or high school GPA and grade made in Algebra II or higher.
  • MTH 113 or higher Entrance is determined by ACT scores, or SAT scores and the highest math course completed in high school.
Item #
Title
Credits
8
Sub-Total Credits
11-12

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Must complete a 6-semester-hour sequence either in Literature or in History.

Must complete at least 6 semester hours from Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Area V: Pre-Professional, Pre-Major, and Elective Courses

ORI 101 or ORI 105 or transfer credit for an orientation to college course is required for all students.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
19-23
Total Credits
60-65