Associate of Arts
Degree for Transfer in Liberal Arts
Prepare to transfer by completing your general education requirements for a wide variety of university majors. Engage in creative pursuits such as writing, art, history or languages. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes. This program may also be completed online.
Find out more about completing this degree prior to transferring to a university.
A concentration is available for Psychology. Specialized AA degrees are available in: Administration of Justice, American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Interior Design, Political Science, Social Services, and Sociology.
Program/Major Codes: AOALIBRALART/ALA
What can I do with this degree?
Academic Options: Transfer to a university and major in subjects other than science, business or technology. Additional information on transferring to a university is available online or from any advisor or counselor.
Program Requirements
Choose transferable courses as electives in the specific disciplines that interest you.
Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)
Select courses to fulfill the C, I, and G requirements.*
| Credits | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| Other Requirement Options | 6 |
| Subtotal | 35 |
| Required Core: | |
| Transferable credits: select 25-29 transferable credits from transfer guides of interest, any transferable course, including second language courses. |
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| Second language: (0-16)** | |
| Subtotal | 25-29 |
| Total | 60-64 |
* In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity), one with an "I" (intensive writing), and one with a "G" (global awareness). Note that a single course may fulfill more than one of the requirements.
** A second language is not a requirement of this degree, however many university bachelor of arts degrees require a language course numbered 202. Bilingual and international students should consult an advisor concerning exceptions to this requirement.