Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Individual Studies

Curriculum Code
0687
Semester Hours Required for Graduation
61
Program Goals

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a variety of areas. The flexible design of this program offers the ability to customize courses toward specific academic disciplines or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for undecided students, since it allows students to explore a range of disciplines and conduct
career research before concentrating in a specific area.

Academic advisement is a critical part of student success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full-time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Acquire oral, written, and creative communication skills.
  2. Develop competency in scientific, quantitative, and technological skills
  3. Understand the commonalities and diversity of the human experience, values, and opinions.
  4. Understand and use basic research techniques to perform critical analysis and synthesize information.
Academic Preparation

It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

Liberal Arts Requirements

45 Semester Hours 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
6
15
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
45

Program Requirements

16 Semester Hours 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
15
Sub-Total Semester Hours
16
Total Semester Hours
61