Associate of Arts
Description:
The Associate of Arts degree program provides
adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts while preparing them for
continued studies. The curriculum develops the adult learner's sensitivity to
human values and capacity for critical thinking.
Admission Requirements:
The Associate of Arts (A.A.)
degree program provides adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts
while preparing them for continued studies. The curriculum develops the
adult learner’s sensitivity to human values and capacity for critical thinking.
- Complete the Application for Admission.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or
universities previously attended. Students applying with fewer than 12
semester hours of transferrable college credit must also submit an official
high school transcript showing the date of graduation. A 2.0 grade point
average (GPA) is required.
- A student who has earned the General
Education Development (GED) certificate may be admitted. An official GED
transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education of the
state that issued the certificate; subscores must be 45 or higher or an
average standard score of 50 or higher.
- A minimum age of 21.
- Two years of relevant work experience.
- All transfer credit must be college academic level with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants whose native language is not
English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 500
paper-based or 173 computer-based or above on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL requirement may be waived under certain
circumstances if English proficiency can be demonstrated through other
reliable documentation.
Transferring Credits:
Full credit is usually allowed for students transferring work from
another regionally accredited institution. The registrar will determine if the
work is consistent with a liberal arts curriculum. The final decision is made on
the basis that work must:
- be from an accredited institution,
- be college level, and
- equal a 2.0 average.
Course Descriptions:
See College Catalogue for course descriptions. (PDF)
