Students planning to pursue transfer to a four-year college or university should complete an official transfer agreement and Area V program of study to an Alabama college or university (or contact the transfer institution if out of state for transferability guidance) to ensure transfer readiness and satisfaction of course and program requirements. Talk with your advisor and complete an official transfer agreement to guarantee your program of study for transfer is correct. Visit Alabama Transfers for the accurate class selection.
General Education Requirements (41 hours)
Area I: Written Communication (6 hours)
Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts (12 hours)
Students must complete a six hour sequence in Literature or History.
Arts:
Humanities:
Literature:
Area III - Natural Science & Mathematics (11 hours)
(In addition to Mathematics, disciplines in the Natural Sciences include Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Physics, and Physical Science.)
Note: Must complete at least 3 semester hours in Mathematics at the Pre-Calculus Algebra or Finite Math level or higher. Must complete at least 8 semester hours in the Natural Sciences which must include laboratory experiences.
Mathematics:
Natural Sciences:
Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
Students must complete a six hour sequence in Literature or History.
History:
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Area V: Pre-professional/College Requirements
(Courses appropriate to the degree requirements and major of the individual student and electives.)
Students must meet with an academic advisor to determine remaining courses in Area V to satisfy 18 credit hour requirement.
Must complete at least three semester hours in Arts; must complete at least three semester hours in Literature; must complete a six-hour sequence in Literature or History.
Students in the Associate of Arts degree program usually transfer to a four-year institution in such fields as Art, Elementary or Secondary Education, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Music, or Theater.