Associate of ArtsFour-year colleges and universities generally require that students spend a significant portion of their first two years taking courses that build their knowledge and skills in general education. A student with an AA degree may transfer these courses to a four-year institution. Of the 92 credit hours necessary to earn an AA degree at Clark State, a minimum of 59 credit hours must come from areas 1-6 in the outline of degree requirements. The AA/AS degree focuses on courses in the liberal arts and sciences.
The remaining credit hours are divided among courses in the student?s area of concentration, elective courses and the Capstone Seminar. All entering students must take the Capstone Seminar in order to complete the AA degree. The courses in the area of concentration as well as the electives should be directed toward the student's major at the transfer institution. These courses must be selected very carefully, following the recommendations of the transfer institution. Of the 30 hours of coursework in these two categories, no more than 15 should be selected from technical/career programs unless indicated in a curriculum guide or planned with an advisor with the division dean's approval. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult his/her academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes. With careful scheduling and advising, a student should be able to transfer with junior standing, especially within the state of Ohio. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of an associate degree in Associate of Arts, a graduate will be able to:
Grades of C or better in ENG 111 English I and ENG 112 English II are required for graduation with the AA degree. Area 2 - Literature and the Arts (9 credit hours) Three courses, at least one of which is chosen from Art (ART 130 Appreciation of the Arts or ART 133 Art History I, ART 134 Art History II or ART 135 Art History III), Theatre (THE 130 Introduction to Theatre, THE 133 Script Analysis, THE 241 Theatre History I, THE 242 Theatre History II or THE 243 Theatre History III), Music (MUS 130 Music Appreciation); and at least one from those listed under English (other than English I and II, Technical Report Writing and Business Communications). Area 3 - Humanities (9 credit hours) Three courses from those listed under History or Philosophy. Area 4 - Social Sciences (15 credit hours) Five courses from at least two different disciplines including courses listed under Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Regional Studies. Area 5 - Mathematics and Computers (6 credit hours) Two courses including one from those listed under Mathematics (in the Transfer Module) and one from Information Technology Systems (at least 3 credit hours).* Area 6 - Natural Sciences (12-15 credit hours) Two options are available; choose the one most suited to your transfer institution. Option 1 Take three courses, each from a different science area. (Possible classes include BIO 110, BIO 140, CHM 110, CHM 115, CHM 116, GLG 130, GLG 114, PHY 105, PHY 110 and PHY 120.) Option 2 Take a three-course sequence in Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. (Possible sequences include BIO 121-123, BIO 140-143, BIO 151-153, CHM 121-123, PHY 111-113, PHY 250-252, GLG 131-133) Concentration (15-20 credit hours) These hours should be clearly transferable and count toward the major at the transfer institution. These classes relate to the major to be pursued at the four-year institution.* Electives (15-17 credit hours) These hours should be clearly transferable and count toward the major at the transfer institution. These hours should be planned carefully with an advisor. These classes may be used to support those listed under concentration hours, fulfill additional general education requirements or serve as free electives at the four-year institution.* Global Awareness In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the College also requires that students receiving the Associate of Arts degree take at least six courses with significant international content. Courses meeting the requirement begin on page 8 in the 2008-2009 catalog. Capstone Seminar All students pursuing either the AA or AS degree are required to take the Capstone Seminar (HUM 299). Students must have earned at least 60 credit hours prior to taking the course and must take the course for graduation. The course will assess student achievement of specific AA/AS program goals. In addition to the Capstone Seminar, all students pursuing either the AA or AS degree are required to complete at least 9 credit hours in courses numbered 200 or higher. These classes will typically be in the Concentration or Elective areas, but may also fulfill requirements in Areas 2 - 6 above. Total Credit Hours 92 
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