Associate of Arts

Individual Studies

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The Individual Studies degree option provides students with a great deal of flexibility to develop their own course of study. Course concentration is divided mainly among the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Math/Science disciplines with a large number of electives and free electives completing the curriculum. Sixty credits are needed to receive the Associate in Arts in the Individual Studies Program. This program can be used either by students who are unsure of their plans and need flexibility to explore educational options, or by those who wish to develop their own personally planned course of study (approved by the College) because of special educational needs and career goals. A.A. Degree students usually emphasize the Social Sciences and Humanities. The A.A. Degree in Individual Studies is also intended to prepare students for transfer to similar four-year baccalaureate programs. Students who would like to pursue this degree must complete the Individual Studies Degree Application.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  1. A minimum of 60 credit hours.
  2. ENG 101S, RDG 095, MAT 098, if indicated by Placement Test.
  3. English: ENG 101 and 102.
  4. 18-20 credits distributed among Humanities (6 credits), Social Sciences (6 credits) and Math/Science (6-8 credits) disciplines.
  5. 20-22 elective credits in one or more of the following areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, Math/Science.
  6. 14 Free Electives in any credit courses approved by the college.
  7. Students intending to pursue baccalaureate degree should make sure all courses are transferable.
  8. A maximum of 15 credits may be granted for prior work/ life experiences if such experiences equal college-level learning. Students must complete 12 credits of college level work before having work/life experiences considered for credit towards degree.
Total Credits
60