| ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA) |
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The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a course of study in a liberal arts area. The following outline of the General Education requirements should be completed after consultation with an academic advisor, and with consideration of the academic requirements of an individual students transfer-receiving institution. Departments and programs may suggest, require, or specify appropriate coursework not only to complete these requirements but also to facilitate the transfer process. The College encourages students to enrich and improve their education by including additional coursework to diversify and improve their educational experiences.
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| ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS) |
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The Associate in Science degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a career of study in a general field or specialized professional field. The following outline of General Education requirements should be completed after consultation with an academic advisor, and with consideration of the academic requirements of an individual student’s transfer-receiving institution. Departments and programs may suggest, require, or specify appropriate coursework not only to complete these requirements, but also to facilitate the transfer process. The College encourages students to enrich and improve their education by including additional coursework to diversify and improve their educational experiences.
The General Education Core for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees:
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Area I: Written Composition I and II |
6 Credit Hours |
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Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts |
12 Credit Hours |
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** Must complete 3 semester hours in Literature.
* Must complete 3 semester hours in the Arts.
Remaining semester hours to be selected from Humanities and/or Fine Arts. Humanities and Arts disciplines include but are not limited to: Area/Ethnic Studies, Art and Art History, Foreign Languages, Music and Music History, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, Speech, Theater, and Dance.
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Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics |
11 Credit Hours |
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* Must complete 3 semester hours in mathematics at the Precalculus Algebra or Finite Math Level.
* Must complete 8 semester hours in the Natural Sciences which must include Laboratory Experiences.
In addition to Mathematics, disciplines in the Natural Sciences include: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Physics, and Physical Science.
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Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
12 Credit Hours |
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** Must complete 3 or more semester hours in History.
* Must complete 6 or more semester hours from among other disciplines in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Social and Behavioral Sciences include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
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Area I-IV Minimum General Education Requirements |
41 Credit Hours |
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Area V: Pre-Professional, Pre-Major, and Elective Courses |
**19–23 Credit Hours |
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* Courses appropriate to the degree requirements and major of the individual student and electives.
Students completing courses that have been approved for the General Studies Curriculum and are appropriate to their major and/or degree program may transfer these courses with credit applicable to their degree program among two-year and four-year colleges and universities.
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Area I-V: General Studies Curricula |
**60–65 Credit Hours |
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Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours |
64 Credit Hours |
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Semester Credit Hour Range by Award |
**60–64 Credit Hours |
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* Note: Must complete a 6-semester-hour sequence either in Literature or in History. The sequence in Area II and IV in Literature or History needs to follow the sequence requirements according to students’ major and transfer plans.
** Respective programs of study for baccalaureate degrees at Alabama public universities range from 120 to 128 semester credit hours in length. Dependent upon the total hours allocated for the bachelor’s degrees, institutions in The Alabama College System will be authorized to provide only 50 percent of that total (60-64).
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| ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) |
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The primary intent of the Associate in Applied Science Degree is to fulfill occupational and terminal objectives. In order for a student to graduate with an AAS degree, he/she must follow a prescribed program of study (i.e., Associate Degree Nursing, Paralegal, Medical Assistant, etc.) in addition to the requirements listed below.
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Written Composition I and II |
3–6 Credit Hours |
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Humanities and Fine Arts |
3-6 Credit Hours |
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In addition to Literature, disciplines include but are not limited to: Area/Ethnic Studies, Art and Art History, Foreign languages, Music and Music History, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, Speech, and Dance.
Requirements Prescribe: Minimum of 9 hours in Area I and Area II, which could include 6 hours in Written Composition I and II, or 3 hours in Written Composition I plus 3 hours in Technical Writing; or 3 hours in Area I with 3 hours of Speech in Area II plus 3 additional hours in Area II.
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Natural Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science |
9-11 Credit Hours |
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In addition to Mathematics, disciplines in the Natural Sciences include: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Physics, and Physical Science.
Requirements Prescribe: Distribution in Mathematics or Science or Computer Science (Data Processing): Minimum of 3 hours in Mathematics is required; one Computer Science (Data Processing) course (2 are preferred) or demonstrated computer literacy skills; or the integration of computer proficiencies within a required discipline-specific course(s). Appropriate 100 or higher level courses denoted in The Alabama College System Course Directory may be substituted.
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History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
3-6 Credit Hours |
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In addition to History, the Social and Behavioral Sciences include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
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Students enrolled as majors in health-related disciplines for which the AAS degree is awarded must take BIO 103 as the prerequisite for BIO 201, BIO 202, and BIO 220 to assure the transfer of courses within parameters of the AGSC Minimum General Education Semester Hour Distribution Requirements or in lieu, successfully complete the validated system-wide biology placement examination.
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Students enrolled as majors in health-related disciplines for which the AAS degree is awarded may take BIO 211 and BIO 212, in which case BIO 212 would serve as the prerequisite for BIO 220. Programs in which the AAS represent the terminal award are not required to complete the 6-hour semester hour sequence in Area IV.
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Minimum General Education Requirements* |
18-29 Credit Hours |
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* Courses appropriate to the degree requirements, occupational or technical specialty requirements, core courses, and electives.
Students planning programs of study for which the AAS does not represent the terminal degree, and for which national or regional programmatic licensure and certification are required, should be encouraged to integrate the “General Studies” transfer courses whenever possible.
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General Studies Curricula |
76 Credit Hours |
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Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours |
76 Credit Hours |
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Semester Credit Hour Range by Award |
60-76 Credit Hours |
