Title of Major: Transfer Studies, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.TRANSFER.STDS

Total Credit Hours: 60

Purpose: For students who have specific educational needs not covered by other areas of study or who wish a general background without heavy coursework in any one program. This program offers flexibility in complying with requirements for transfer to baccalaureate colleges in cases where other areas of study do not do so.

Additional Program Requirements

To assure a level of competency in this program, a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses must be in a single discipline. The three letters used in a course designation (e.g. BIO, ENG, GSS) indicate the discipline to which it belongs. Physical activities courses may not be counted toward an option in physical education.

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, computing and information technology, and general education degree requirements are included in your course selections.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory/default.cfm): Scott Cooper

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

TERM 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101H - Academic Writing and Research 1 - Honors   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement May be achieved through an approved technology course, including a general education technology course  or a non-general education technology course .	3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement   Note: Some of these courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours
Mathematics General Education Requirement	3-4 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
ACA 100 - Student Success Seminar   OR evidence of completion of 24 college credits.	1 credit hour

TERM 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  OR ENG 102H - Academic Writing and Research 2 Honors  (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement   Note: Some of these courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement (one lab course required)	3-4 credit hours
Wellness Requirement May be achieved through an approved wellness course, including a general education wellness course  or a non-general education wellness course .	3 credit hours

TERM 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Concentration Requirement 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 within the same field of interest, as defined by AACC’s Fields of Interest, or (3) courses in related fields of inquiry including, but not limited to: PSY/SOC CTA/CTP/CTS BUS/ECO ENT/EET/ACH ASL/SPA/FRE/KOR/GER/ITA/JPN/RUS (World Languages) ANT/SOC ANT/BIO CHE/PHY/BIO/MAT AST/PHY/PHS Students may request permission via Academic Standards to customize their concentration using a combination of course prefixes not listed above. Physical activities courses may not be used to meet a concentration requirement.	3 credit hours
Concentration Requirement Refer to note above.	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement (one lab course required)	3-4 credit hours
Electives No more than 3 credit hours of physical activities may be used as electives. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits of general education.	6 credit hours

TERM 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Concentration Requirement Refer to note in Term 3.	3 credit hours
Concentration Requirement Refer to note in Term 3.	3 credit hours
Electives Refer to note in Term 3.	5-7 credit hours