Associates of Arts Degree meets MTA requirements
Communications
| ENG 121 English Composition I* | 3 credits |
| COM 110 Interpersonal Communication OR | 3 credits |
| COM 150 Public Speaking* OR | 3 credits |
| ENG 122 English Composition II* | 3 credits |
Humanities (choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes)
| ART 100 Art Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| ART 220 History of Art I* | 4 credits |
| ART 221 History of Art II* | 4 credits |
| ENG 201 Women in Literature* | 4 credits |
| ENG 233 Children’s Literature* | 4 credits |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I* | 4 credits |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II* | 4 credits |
| HUM 101 Modern Culture & the Arts* | 4 credits |
| HUM 234 World Mythologies* | 4 credits |
| LNG 161 Spanish I | 4 credits |
| LNG 162 Spanish II* | 4 credits |
| LNG 163 Spanish III* | 4 credits |
| LNG 261 Spanish IV* | 4 credits |
| MUS 150 Music Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| PHIL 210 Ethics* | 4 credits |
| PHIL 230 Philosophy* | 3 credits |
| REL 231 Comparative Religion* | 4 credits |
| REL 232 Old Testament* | 4 credits |
| REL 233 New Testament* | 4 credits |
Mathematics (choose 1):
| MATH 117 Finite Math* | 4 credits |
| MATH 151 College Math* | 4 credits |
| MATH 161 Calculus I & Geometry* | 4 credits |
| MATH 162 Calculus II & Geometry* | 4 credits |
| MATH 201 Statistics* | 4 credits |
Natural Science (choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes – 1 must have a lab):
| BIO 101 Human Biology* | 3 credits |
| BIO 110 Biological Form and Function* | 3 credits |
| BIO 120 Biology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 121 Cellular Biology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 122 Organismal Biology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 125 Environment and Society* | 3 credits |
| BIO 201 Ecology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology I* | 4 credits |
| BIO 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 credits |
| BIO 212 Pathophysiology* | 4 credits |
| BIO 220 General Genetics* | 3 credits |
| BIO 230 Microbiology* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 130 Chemistry* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 133 General Chemistry I* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 134 General Chemistry II* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| GEOG 142 Physical Geography* | 4 credits |
| GEOL 145 Physical Geology* | 4 credits |
| PHYS 144 Astronomy* | 4 credits |
| PHYS 251 Physics I* | 5 credits |
| PHYS 253 Physics II* | 5 credits |
Social Science (choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes):
| ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Micro)* | 4 credits |
| ECON 204 Principles of Economics (Macro)* | 4 credits |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I* | 4 credits |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II * | 4 credits |
| HIST 201 U.S. History I* | 4 credits |
| HIST 202 U.S. History II* | 4 credits |
| HIST 204 History of Michigan* | 4 credits |
| PSI 110 American Gov. and Political Science* | 4 credits |
| PSI 111 State & Local Government* | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 Psychology* | 4 credits |
| PSY 201 Psychology & 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 |
| SOC 120 Principles of Sociology* | 4 credits |
| SOC 121 Modern Social Problems* | 4 credits |
| SOC 220 Marriage & Family* | 4 credits |
Elective Courses
Minimum of 30 elective credit hours as needed to reach 60 total credits
| Total: | 60 Credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite | |
NOTE: No courses under the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree.
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 7/20/20
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.