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Associate of Arts

The associate of arts degree from JCCC:

  • is designed for students who plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelors degree.
  • requires completion of 64 college-level credit hours within specified categories with a 2.0 or higher GPA.
  • requires the completion of a cultural diversity course from a list of approved courses. Some of the courses in this list will also meet humanities, social science or non-lab science requirements for this degree.

The credit hours necessary to complete the associate of arts degree include the following general education requirements plus 33 additional hours of electives:

General Education AreaCredit
Hours
9

These courses fulfill the communications requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

A. English Composition
ENGL 121Composition I*3
ENGL 122Composition II*3
B. Oral Communication
Select one of the following:3
Interpersonal Communication
Public Speaking
Personal Communication
Intercultural Communication (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)
Total Hours9
6

These courses fulfill the humanities requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

History is included in the Humanities category

No more than one course from each of the five areas may count toward the six required hours.

A. Literature/Theatre
ENGL 130Introduction to Literature*3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ENGL 227Introduction to Poetry*3
ENGL 230Introduction to Fiction*3
ENGL 231American Prose*3
ENGL 235Drama as Literature*3
ENGL 250World Masterpieces*3
ENGL 254Masterpieces of the Cinema*3
ENGL 256American Poetry*3
THEA 120Introduction to Theater3
B. Foreign Language
FL 178Intermediate Russian I*3
FL 179Intermediate Russian II*3
FL 182Intermediate Japanese I*5
FL 192Intermediate Chinese I*3
FL 193Intermediate Chinese II*3
FL 195Intermediate Arabic I*3
FL 220Intermediate German I*3
FL 221Intermediate German II*3
FL 230Intermediate Spanish I*3
FL 231Intermediate Spanish II*3
FL 240Intermediate French I*3
FL 241Intermediate French II*3
C. History
HIST 125Western Civilization: Readings and Discussion I3
HIST 126Western Civilization: Readings and Discussion II3
HIST 128Medieval History3
HIST 129Early Modern Europe 1500-17893
HIST 130European History Since 17893
HIST 135Eastern Civilization3
HIST 137African American Studies (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 140U.S. History to 1877 (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 141U.S. History Since 18773
HIST 151World History I: Traditional World (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 152World History II: Modern World (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 160Modern Russian History (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 162Modern Latin America (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
D. Humanities
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Renaissance3
ARTH 182Art History: Renaissance to Modern3
ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century3
ARTH 188History of Photography3
HUM 122Introduction to Humanities3
HUM 145Introduction to World Humanities I (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HUM 146Introduction to World Humanities II (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HUM 155Classical Mythology3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
JOUR 120Mass Media and Society3
MUS 121Introduction to Music Listening3
MUS 125Introduction to Jazz Listening3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 120Exploring World Religions (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 125Religions of the East (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 126Religions of the West (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
E. Philosophy
PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy3
PHIL 124Logic and Critical Thinking3
PHIL 143Ethics3
PHIL 154History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL 176Philosophy of Religion3
Total Program Hours6
6

These courses fulfill the social science/economics requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

No more than one course from each of the six areas may count toward the six required hours.

A. Anthropology
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 126Physical Anthropology3
ANTH 130World Cultures (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 142World Prehistory (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
B. Economics
ECON 132Survey of Economics3
ECON 230Economics I3
ECON 231Economics II3
C. Political Science
POLS 122Political Science3
POLS 124American National Government3
POLS 126State and Local Government3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
POLS 135International Relations (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
D. Psychology
PSYC 121Applied Psychology3
PSYC 130Introduction to Psychology3
E. Sociology
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
SOC 125Social Problems (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
SOC 131Sociology of Families3
F. Gender and Ethnic Studies
WGS 201Global Women's Studies (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
Total Program Hours6
9

These courses fulfill the science and mathematics requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

Must include at least one course from a lab science and one from mathematics.

A. Life Science
BIOL 121Introductory Biology for Non-Majors4
BIOL 124Oceanus: Essentials of Oceanography3
BIOL 125General Botany5
BIOL 127General Zoology5
BIOL 130Environmental Science3
BIOL 131Environmental Science Lab*1
BIOL 134Principles of Sustainability3
BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4
BIOL 140Human Anatomy4
BIOL 144Human Anatomy and Physiology5
BIOL 150Biology of Organisms*5
BIOL 225Human Physiology*4
BIOL 230Microbiology*3
BIOL 231Microbiology Lab*2
B. Physical Science
ASTR 120Fundamentals of Astronomy3
ASTR 122Astronomy4
CHEM 120Chemistry in Society4
CHEM 122Principles of Chemistry5
CHEM 124General Chemistry I Lecture*4
CHEM 125General Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 131General Chemistry II Lecture*4
CHEM 132General Chemistry II Lab*1
CHEM 140Principles of Organic Biological Chemistry*5
GEOS 130General Geology5
GEOS 140Physical Geography3
GEOS 141Physical Geography Lab*2
GEOS 145World Regional Geography (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
PHYS 130General Physics I*5
PHYS 131General Physics II*5
PHYS 220Engineering Physics I*5
PHYS 221Engineering Physics II*5
PSCI 120Physical Science4
C. Mathematics
MATH 165Finite Mathematics*3
MATH 171College Algebra*3
MATH 172Trigonometry*3
MATH 173Precalculus*5
MATH 175Discrete Mathematics and its Applications*3
MATH 181Statistics*3
MATH 225Mathematics as a Decision Making Tool*3
MATH 231Business and Applied Calculus I*3
MATH 232Business and Applied Calculus II*3
MATH 241Calculus I*5
MATH 242Calculus II*5
MATH 243Calculus III*5
MATH 254Differential Equations*4
Total Program Hours9
1

These courses fulfill the health and/or physical education requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

Health and/or Physical Education
HPERAny Activity Course/Lifetime Fitness1
EMS 121CPR I - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider1
BIOL 132Introduction to Public Health3
HMEC 151Nutrition and Meal Planning3
HPER 192Wellness for Life1
HPER 200First Aid and CPR2
HPER 202Personal Community Health3
HPER 2052
HPER 255Introduction to Physical Education3
Total Program Hours1

NOTE: The following HPER courses do NOT meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education--

HPER 174Coaching and Officiating of Track and Field2
HPER 195Introduction to Sports Medicine3
HPER 198Athletic Training Practicum I1
HPER 204Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury3
HPER 207Athletic Training Practicum 2*2
HPER 208Introduction to Exercise Physiology3
HPER 2172
HPER 220Sports Officiating3
HPER 224Outdoor Recreation3
HPER 245Elementary Physical Education3
1 course

These courses fulfill the cultural diversity requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

Cultural Diversity Courses
ADMJ 223The World of Crime*3
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 130World Cultures (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 134Native Americans3
ANTH 135American Indian Artistic Tradition3
ANTH 142World Prehistory (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 150People and Cultures of Mesoamerica3
ARTH 186Art History: Introduction to Asian Art3
BIOL 132Introduction to Public Health3
BUS 235Introduction to International Business3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
ENGL 244Literature of American Popular Music*3
FL 111Ancient Greek Readings and Grammar*5
FL 145Field Study in Russian Language Culture2
GEOS 145World Regional Geography (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HC 125International Awareness Field Study2
HIST 135Eastern Civilization3
HIST 137African American Studies (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HIST 150Islam: Religion Civilization3
HIST 151World History I: Traditional World (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HIST 152World History II: Modern World (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HIST 160Modern Russian History (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HIST 162Modern Latin America (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HIST 167Introduction to History: Japan3
HIST 195History of the Middle East3
HUM 137Introduction to Russian Culture3
HUM 145Introduction to World Humanities I (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HUM 146Introduction to World Humanities II (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
HUM 150Islam: Religion Civilization3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
INTR 145Introduction to the Deaf Community*3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
PHIL 142History of Asian Philosophy3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government3
POLS 135International Relations (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
POLS 200Model United Nations3
PSYC 205Human Sexuality*3
PSYC 220Social Psychology*3
REL 120Exploring World Religions (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
REL 125Religions of the East (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
REL 126Religions of the West (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
REL 150Islam: Religion Civilization3
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
SOC 125Social Problems (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
SOC 146Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare3
SOC 165Chinese Society: Past and Present3
SOC 200Intercultural Applications*3
SPD 180Intercultural Communication (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
WGS 201Global Women's Studies (Also meets General Education Requirement)3
WGS 220The Many Women of Islam3
Total Hours:31

Note:The associate of arts is designed as a transfer degree. Students should refer to the transfer program sheets available in the Student Success Center when selecting electives. Students interested in a specific major should talk with a JCCC counselor.