Associate of Arts

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its broad curriculum encompassing various subject areas, it caters to those eager for knowledge in multiple fields. Whether one aims to explore their interests, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or enhance career prospects, this degree provides the flexibility to specialize and fulfill individual educational aspirations. Read more...

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Program Description

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The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

Coursework

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Major Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest		23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Composition		6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning		3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts		9
Kent Core Social Sciences		6
Kent Core Basic Sciences		6-7
Kent Core Additional		6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		60

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.000	2.000

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester One		Credits
UC 10001	FLASHES 101	1
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Electives		6
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Electives		6
	Credit Hours	15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement		3
Kent Core Requirement		3
Electives		8
	Credit Hours	14
	Minimum Total Credit Hours:	60

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