Arts, AA
Associate of Arts (202000AA)
Contact Information
Dr. Katie Cerrone
Program Coordinator
Leigh Hall 412
330-972-2574
kc24@uakron.edu
Program Information
The Associate of Art degree cultivates in students the habit of life-long learning through a diverse curriculum and teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people. This degree is designed to position the student for successful employment, career advancement or more focused study at the baccalaureate level.
Career Information
There are many careers a student can pursue with an Associate of Arts degree. For additional information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov or visit the UA Career Center.
Bachelor Degree Program
Students earning an Associate of Arts can "step up" to many degrees offered at The University of Akron. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss all the options.
The following information has official approval of The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Additional General Education | 2-3 | |
| Electives | 24-23 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic | 3 | |
| Speaking | 3 | |
| Writing | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities | 9 | |
| Natural Sciences | 7 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Additional General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one course: | 2-3 | |
| Domestic Diversity | ||
| Global Diversity | ||
| Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 23-24 hours | 23-24 | |
| Total Hours | 23-24 | |
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL:111 or ENGL:110 | English Composition I or English Composition I + Workshop | 3-4 |
| COMM:105 or COMM:106 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics, Statistics or Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL:112 or ENGL:222 | English Composition II or Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Natural Science Requirement without Lab 3 | 3 | |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Additional General Education Course 2 | 2 | |
| Electives 1 | 7 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Natural Science Requirement with Lab 3 | 4 | |
| Arts or Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
| 1 | 23-24 elective credits are required. You may choose any electives, but they should be in some logical sequence that leads towards an upper college degree program. |
| 2 | A minimum of 36 hours of General Education courses are required to complete this degree. The requirements specified total 34 credits. It is recommended that students take a Global Diversity, Domestic Diversity or Complex Issues Facing Society course to fulfill the additional credit hours. |
| 3 | Seven hours of science are required. A majors-track course in the natural sciences can substitute for a General Education Natural Science course. |
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, and Communications (Speech) requirements.