Associate of Arts
Department Chair: Kaleen Peterson, kaleen.peterson@vcsu.edu, (701)845-7302
Faculty Contact: Kaleen Peterson, kaleen.peterson@vcsu.edu, (701)845-7302
Department Office: McFarland 322B, (701)845-7302
Schedule a Visit: http://visit.vcsu.edu/, (701) 845-7101 or (800) 532-8641, ext. 7101
The Associate of Arts degree is an undergraduate academic degree earned by students who complete a range of courses in the general education areas and also in areas of the student's interest. The program of study requiring 60 credits is designed to be completed in two years. Associate of Arts degree completion is beneficial to students who are pursuing a career field requiring an AA degree or desiring to work toward a four-year bachelor's degree at a later time. The coursework involved in an Associate of Arts degree is well-suited for an eventual liberal arts bachelor's degree in a wide variety of subject areas.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| Select a total of 6 credits from two different prefixes: | 6 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Mythology | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Acting One | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Select any additional course from Mathematics, Lab Science, or Technology: | 3 | |
| Select any additional course from the Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Science categories: | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select any courses | 23 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |