Communications (9 required credit hours)
| COM 150 Public Speaking* | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 English Composition I* | 3 credits |
| ENG 122 English Composition II* | 3 credits |
Humanities (8 required credit hours)
One (1) literature course from the following 3 courses must be taken:
| ENG 201, 233, or 234 | 4 credits |
| AND the following course must be taken: | |
| HUM 101 Modern Culture and the Arts* | 4 credits |
Social Science (16 required credit hours)
The following courses must be taken:
| ANTH 201 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology* | 4 credits |
| HIST 201 U.S. History I: European Colonization to 1877* | 4 credits |
| HIST 202 U.S. History II: Reconstruction to the Present* | 4 credits |
| AND | |
| PSY 101 Psychology* or SOC 120 Principles of Sociology* | 4 credits |
Natural Science (12 required credit hours)
8 credit hours of science must be taken in courses with the same prefix.
Select the 8 credit hours from the following sciences:
| BIO 121 General Biology I* AND BIO 122 General Biology II* | 8 credits |
| OR | |
| CHEM 133 General Chemistry I* AND CHEM 134 General Chemistry II* | 8 credits |
| OR | |
| PHYS 251 Physics I* AND PHYS 252 Physics I Lab* | |
| AND | |
| PHYS 253 Physics II* AND PHYS 254 Physics II Lab* | 10 credits |
One (1) Mathematics course from the following 6 courses must be taken:
| MATH 105 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers* | 4 credits |
| MATH 117 Finite Mathematics* | 4 credits |
| MATH 151 College Algebra* | 4 credits |
| MATH 161 Calculus I and Analytic Geometry* | 4 credits |
| MATH 162 Calculus II and Analytic Geometry* | 4 credits |
| MATH 201 Introduction to Statistics* | 4 credits |
Elective Courses (17 credit hours)
Select any 17 hours from the following courses:
| ART 104–253 | 3 credits |
| Note specific course prerequisites for studio courses selected | |
| ART 100 Art Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| ART 160, 260 Photography courses* | 3 credits |
| ART 220 History of Art I* | 4 credits |
| ART 221 History of Art II* | 4 credits |
| BIO 120 Biology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 125 Environment and Society* | 3 credits |
| BIO 201 Ecology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I* | 4 credits |
| BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 credits |
| BIO 212 Pathophysiology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 230 Microbiology* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 130 Chemistry* | 4 credits |
| CIS 101 Introduction to Computers & Software* | 4 credits |
| CIS 117 Visual Basic Programming for Microcomputers* | 3 credits |
| COM 110 Interpersonal Communications* | 3 credits |
| COM 140 General Communications: Speech* | 3 credits |
| ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Micro)* | 4 credits |
| ECON 204 Principles of Economics (Macro)* | 4 credits |
| ENG 201, 233, or 234 | 4 credits |
| ENG 126 Introduction to Creative Writing* | 3 credits |
| GEOG 142 Physical Geography* | 4 credits |
| GEOL 145 Physical Geology* | 4 credits |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I: Ancient World to 1715* | 4 credits |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II: Europe c. 1700 to Present* | 4 credits |
| LNG 161, 162, 163, or 261 | 4 credits |
| MUS 150 Music Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| PHED 106 Wellness and Life Style* | 2 credits |
| PHIL 210 Ethics* | 4 credits |
| PHIL 230 Introduction to Philosophy* | 3 credits |
| PHYS 144 Astronomy* | 4 credits |
| PSI 110 American Government and Political Science* | 4 credits |
| PSY 201 Psychology and Personality* | 3 credits |
| PSY 210 Human Growth & Development* | 4 credits |
| PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology* | 4 credits |
| PSY 250 Human Sexuality* | 4 credits |
| PSY 260 Social Psychology* | 4 credits |
| REL 231, 232, or 233 | 4 credits |
| SOC 121 Modern Social Problems* | 4 credits |
| SOC 220 Marriage and Family* | 4 credits |
| Total: | 62 Credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite | |
NOTE: No courses under the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree.
NOTE: Anyone beginning the Associate of Arts Degree at Glen Oaks in the Fall, 1990 or later must complete MACRAO requirements in order to qualify for the degree.
Effective: Fall 2011
Current/Updated: 3/17/16
What can I do with my degree?
The Associate of Arts (AA)
degree is designed for students
desiring a rigorous liberal arts
education that emphasizes depth
of intellectual and academic
experience. The 62-credit degree
is designed for students whose
educational interests are in the
humanities, the creative and
performing arts, and the social
sciences. The degree provides
the basis for career advancement
or for further study. Because
transfer credit and degree
requirements vary widely, it is
important to consult with an
advisor to assure credits will
transfer to the desired program at
the transfer school.
Approximately half the students seeking a higher education in America enroll in community colleges or technical institutes. More than 70 percent of all college freshmen take community college classes in order to complete the “core courses” required in your first two years at a university. By doing so, students save in tuition costs, while enjoying smaller class sizes and attentive instructors.
The Associate of Arts degree is typically pursued when transfer to a college or university is likely. For those achieving an Associate of Arts or other transfer degree programs, Glen Oaks Community College has “articulation” and “joint transfer” agreements with area colleges in a number of programs. GOCC advisors can help students understand a target university’s requirements and choose courses that will transfer.
However, students don’t have to participate in an articulation agreement to make a successful transfer. As long as one researches the requirements, plans ahead and meets with a GOCC advisor to discuss academic and career plans, one can transfer to just about any college in the country. In fact, GOCC graduates have successfully transferred their courses to over 54 colleges and universities since 2008.
Regular Advising Appointments
GOCC students have the advantage of a community college “start” before going to a college or university. GOCC advisors have curriculum guides listing courses that transfer for many specific programs and work closely with four-year institutions to stay current on transfer information which can impact GOCC students.