2026-2027_College Catalog 
    
    Apr 21, 2026  
2026-2027_College Catalog

Associate of Arts (AA) Two-Year Plan


This degree is intended for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program in the arts, humanities, and most social-behavioral sciences programs. It provides a foundation of general education, along with courses chosen to help fulfill lower-division baccalaureate requirements.

 

 

Semester 1 | 15-19 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ENG 101     OR ENG 101A   3-5 Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT 142    or higher-level Quantitative Reasoning Course   3-4 Fall, Spring, Summer
Arts and Humanities Course     3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans OR language course fulfilling Additional Required Gen Ed Credits   category 3-4 Fall, Spring
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies

 

Semester 2 | 16-17 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ENG 102     3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Natural Sciences Course    4-5 Fall, Spring, Summer
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans   3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies

 

 

Semester 3 | 15-16 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Additional Required Gen Ed Credits  if not taken in semester 1 (one 4-credit course or the first of two 3-credit courses) OR Degree Core Course 3-4 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans  3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans  3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans  3 varies

 

 

Semester 4 | 13-15 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
Arts and Humanities Course      3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Institutions in the Americas Course     3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans  3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans OR second of two 3-credit Additional Required Gen Ed Credits    Course 3 varies

 

Milestones

Less than 15 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Know degree requirements
During 15-30 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Explore transfer options and careers related to degree 
During 30-45 Credits
  • Create resume
  • Advising Milestone - Know the requirements for degree completion and graduation