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Transfer Studies (A.A.)

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Official Title of Major: Transfer Studies, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.TRANSFER.STDS

Total Credit Hours: 60

Purpose: Provides an opportunity for students to earn the first two years of a four-year program in a major not specifically offered, or for which the offered major is not a close match for the desired four-year program. This program offers flexibility in complying with requirements for transfer to baccalaureate colleges, and allows students to customize their program based on their requirements. Students should choose a concentration and electives based on the requirements of the school they will transfer to.

Select a minimum of 12 credits in a concentration. A concentration is defined as either (1) courses with the same three-letter course designation (i.e. BIO, ENG, GSS), (2) courses in related areas of inquiry including, but not limited to:
PSY/SOC; CTA/CTP/CTS; BPA/ECO/LGS; ENT/EET/ACH; ASL/SPA/FRE/KOR/GER/ITA/JPN/RUS (World Languages);
ANT/SOC; ANT/BIO; CHE/PHY/BIO/MAT; AST/PHY/PHS; BIO/HEA; ART/MUS; HIS/PHL

Students may request permission to customize their concentration using a combination of courses which are not listed above. Please meet with an academic advisor for assistance. Physical activities courses may not be used to meet a concentration requirement.

The general education degree requirements section of this catalog includes the general education degree requirements for this degree. Refer to the sections below to ensure that diversity, technology, wellness, and general education degree requirements are included in your course selections.

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Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

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General Education Requirements: 30-31 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101 and ENG 101A are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101 -ENG 102 or ENG 101A -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Refer to General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 - 8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 - 4 credits

Refer to General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Refer to General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education Requirements: 0-3 credits

Students must complete a minimum of 30 General Education credits.

Program Requirements: 29-30 credits

Concentration Requirements: 12 credits

Select a minimum of 12 credits in a concentration. A concentration is defined as either (1) courses with the same three-letter course designation (i.e. BIO, ENG, GSS), (2) courses in related areas of inquiry including, but not limited to:
PSY/SOC
CTA/CTP/CTS
BPA/ECO/LGS
ENT/EET/ACH
ASL/SPA/FRE/KOR/GER/ITA/JPN/RUS (World Languages)
ANT/SOC
ANT/BIO
CHE/PHY/BIO/MAT
AST/PHY/PHS
BIO/HEA
ART/MUS
HIS/PHL

Electives: 16-18 credits

The remaining credit hours needed to achieve a minimum total of 60 credit hours are to be chosen with the approval of an advisor. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits of general education.

ACA 100: 1 credit

ACA 100 - Student Success Seminar OR evidence of completion of 24 college credits.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fields of Interest Paths

Students can use the Transfer Studies degree to explore and focus on different fields of interest. To select a field of interest, students should consult an academic advisor. Students are able to explore the following paths:

1. architecture

2. business

3. engineering/math

4. general/career development

5. health/human services

6. hospitality/culinary

7. humanities/social sciences

8. law/criminal justice

9. science

10. teacher education

11. technology

12. visual arts

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Communicate complex ideas and information in the arts, humanities, and social sciences through writing, speaking, presenting, and using technology.

2. Locate, organize, and analyze information from multiple sources in order to develop informed, reasoned, and substantiated arguments.

3. Apply mathematical skills, quantitative reasoning, and scientific reasoning to solve problems and interpret quantitative information.

4. Explain the significance of social diversity, respect for cultural values, and appreciation of differences among students, including race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity and ability.

5. Meet individual program learning outcomes for the courses students take within their concentration and for other elective courses outside the general education requirements.

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