Liberal Arts, AA (Traditional)

To meet the needs of students planning two years of college study, the University offers the Associate of Arts degree. The curriculum leading to the AA degree provides for a minimal general education program in the arts and sciences as well as in approved majors. All credits earned in the AA program are fully applicable to additional study toward the baccalaureate degree.

Degree Requirements

1. A total of 63 semester hours;
2. A minimum of 15 hours in residence;
3. A cumulative GPA of 2.0;
4. Satisfactory achievement in an approved major; and
5. Completion of the general education program.

Within the framework of the AA degree, a student may major in Liberal Arts. This two-year program offers a shorter alternative in general studies for students who do not elect to pursue the four-year baccalaureate degree. The degree not only covers a comparable distribution in general education areas but facilitates re-entry into the baccalaureate program. Students will complete all requirements of General Education for the BA degree in the College of Arts and Sciences plus 15-21 elective hours, for a total of 63 hours. At the point that an undeclared student has completed a minimum of sixty credit hours, the student is required to declare a major beyond general education or declare the A.A. in Liberal Arts degree program.