Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts degree program serves students who plan to transfer to a four-year college in areas such as business, liberal arts, social sciences, journalism and the arts. The Associate in Arts degree provides a structured program of general education courses with a concentration in the humanities and social sciences. A student may take courses before transferring or complete a two-year degree program that is substantially equivalent to the first two years of  the degree requirements for the chosen major at the student’s senior college.

Career Opportunities Related to the Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts program may lead to entry-level career opportunities in areas such as anthropology, counseling, education, journalism, culinary arts and other fields requiring a liberal arts foundation.