Associate in Arts Degree Programs

To earn an A.A. degree in any A.A. program, students must:

• Complete the General Education Guidelines for Associate in Arts Degree Programs  
• Earn a grade of C or better in each course approved for the “General Education and MTA Courses” section on the program page.
• Earn a grade of C or better in each internship or capstone course (if applicable to the program requirements).
• Earn a grade of C or better in each prerequisite course in the program. Review the Course Descriptions  to understand prerequisite requirements.
• Earn a minimum of 18 major-specific credits to achieve the major credential (see Major-specific Required Courses section of each program curriculum in the pages to follow). Some majors require more than 18 credits to earn the credential. Students who fail to satisfy all major-specific requirements but who achieve all other degree requirements can be awarded the A.A. General Studies degree.
• Earn a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Submit a graduation application, preferably the semester before finishing all degree requirements.
• Adhere to the rest of the guidelines provided in the Graduation Requirements section for A.A. degrees .