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Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

PHIL 210Ethics3
Select two of the following recommended courses:6
Introduction to the Visual Arts
United States to 1877
United States Since 1877
Music Appreciation
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science & Technology

MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Select from the following recommended courses:3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal9
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

               

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

           

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

              

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
POLS 115American Government3
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
PSYC 261Psychology of Adjustment3
PSYC 270Psychological Disorders and Treatment3
SOC 235Cultural Diversity3
SWK 250Interpersonal Skills3
SWK 256Development of Social Welfare3