Undergraduate Programs

Associate of Arts

Arts Fundamentals

The Associate of Arts degree teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people. This degree is for traditional or nontraditional students who are undecided about an academic or career path, or who have accumulated significant college credits without having identified a particular program or degree. This degree is designed to position the student for successful employment, career advancement or more focused study at the baccalaureate level.

Core curriculum includes English, history, science, mathematics and social studies, and learning fundamental skills in research, composition and reading comprehension
Students learn how to:
- listen carefully
- analyze information
- formulate solutions
- communicate in a clear, concise and authentic manner
Program can be used as the basis to continue your education and obtain a bachelor’s degree

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Sample Curriculum

Associate Degree in the Arts

First Year		Second Year
Fall semester		Fall semester
English – 2020:121	4	Humanities in Western Tradition I	4
Human Relations	3	Science requirement	1-4
Effective Oral Communications or Introduction to Public Speaking or Professional Communications and Prerequisite 2540:263	3	Area Studies/Cultural Diversity	2
Mathematics requirement	3-4	Physical Education	1
Total	15-17	Electives	5-8
		Total	13-19

Spring Semester		Spring Semester
English Composition II or Technical Report Writing – 2020:121	3	Humanities requirement	6
American Urban Society or Contemporary Global Issues or Survey of Basic Economics	3	Science requirement	0-4
Science requirement	1-4	Electives	6-8
Black Experience 1619-1877 or Black Experience 1877-1954 2 or Black Experience 1954-Present 2 or Diversity in American Society	2	Total	12-18
Electives	4-7
Total	13-19

NOTES

A. Math requirement varies among major departments; please consult with your adviser.
B. 21-22 elective credits required. A student is free to choose any electives, but they should be in some logical sequence leading toward an upper college degree program.
C. Eight hours of science are required. Courses must be selected from two different sets and one laboratory course is required. See “University College” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
D. See “University College” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for course options. Check the prerequisites for the Area Studies/Cultural Diversity course selected.
E. Six hours from two different sets required. See “University College” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for course options.
F. A minimum of eight credit hours of SUMMIT COLLEGE courses is required.

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Degrees and Preparation

An Associate of Arts degree paves the way to careers in a wide range of fields, including:

communication
government
education
business
social sciences

Career Outlook

In an age of globalization and an increasingly competitive marketplace, employers put a greater value on education now than at any other time in our history.

Center for Career Management

Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:

Career Resource Library
co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
computer stations for resume writing and employment research
UA Career Fairs

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