Associate in Arts AA
Program Description
At Craven Community College, areas of study under the Associate in Arts (AA) degree span a wide range of academic interests. Typically, these areas include specific studies in the social sciences, humanities, communication, education, the arts, and criminal justice. Students should meet regularly with an advisor to determine the best course of study for their particular area of interest.
For degree completion, students are required to successfully complete 45 semester hour credits (SHC) of General Education courses. These General Education areas include: English, fine arts/humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics and represent the General Education Core of the AA.
In accordance with the revised Curriculum Articulation Agreement of 2014, the Associate in Arts degree is composed of 32 hours of Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses, 13 hours of additional general education courses and 15 hours of elective credit. Craven Community College has identified literature, history, health/physical education and ACA as required courses within the Associate in Arts degree.
Admission Criteria
Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to collect, interpret, and formulate conclusions from data.
- Write and/or speak with clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
- Analyze and interpret the role of the fine arts in society and culture.
- Demonstrate how historical, philosophical, cultural, global, and/or socioeconomic factors affect human interactions and behaviors.
Career Opportunities
The Associate in Arts degree program serves as the foundation for students who will complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. They may then pursue careers in a number of areas, including:
- the social sciences
- the arts
- the humanities
- education and communication
- business administration.
- In addition, successful completion of a bachelor’s degree can also lead to continued study on the graduate level. For a more complete list of career opportunities, consult the individual Associate in Arts program description in this catalog.
Transfer Opportunities
Craven Community College has special relationships with upper-level colleges and universities for transfer.
These transfer institutions include:
- four-year institutions in the University of North Carolina System
- private North Carolina four-year institutions.
To provide for a smooth transfer, students should consult with both an academic advisor and the potential transfer institutions for academic course selection and guidance as soon as possible.
Contact Information
Chair of English, Communication, and Humanities
252-638-2497
Chair of Math, Science, and Social Science
252-672-7513
Dean, Liberal Arts and University Transfer
252-638-3745
Admissions Office
252-638-7430
Degree Requirements
General Education Core (45 SHC)
Universal Transfer Component
(32 SHC) All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer to any one of the 16 UNC-System universities.
Courses in this program
English Composition
6 SHC Required
Humanities/Fine Arts
9 SHC Required. Select three courses from at least two different disciplines (prefixes). One literature course required. Select from ENG courses listed here or in Additional General Education Hours below.
Social/Behavioral Sciences
9 SHC Required. Select three courses from at least two different disciplines (prefixes). One history class required. Select from HIS courses listed here or in Additional General Education Hours below.
Mathematics
4 SHC Required. Select one course.
Natural Sciences
4 SHC Required. Select one course, including accompanying laboratory work.
Additional General Education Hours
(14 SHC) Students should select these hours based on intended major and transfer university. UTGE courses listed above an not selected for the UTGE core may be used to meet Additional General Education Hours and Other Required Hours.
Courses in this program
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 SHC Required. Foreign languages 111 courses must take the corresponding foreign language 181 Lab 1 as a corequisite (1 SHC). Foreign languages 112 courses must take the corresponding foreign language 182 Lab 2 as a corequisite (1 SHC). Labs are credited under Other Hours.
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 SHC required.
Mathematics
3-4 SHC Required. MAT-152 and MAT-171 can be used towards Additional General Education Hours if not used for UTGE Core.
Natural Sciences
4 SHC required. Select one course, including accompanying laboratory work. AST-111, AST-111A, BIO-111, BIO-111, CHM-151, GEL-111, PHY-110, PHY-110A if not used for UTGE Core.
Other Required Hours (15 SHC)
Courses in this program
Academic Planning
1 SHC Required.
Health Physical Education
2 or 3 SHC Required, Take HEA-110 or PED-110 or two PED Activity courses (1 SHC)
Additional Courses
Select 11-12 additional semester hours from General Education and Elective courses which have been approved for transfer. See the complete Courses Approved for Transfer list.