The AA degree is designed for transfer to a four-year institution and forms the basis for many career options and majors. The student must select courses which provide the best preparation for transfer in a particular major field at a specific senior institution. The AA program curriculums at Alpena Community College include electives generally recommended for the specified areas of study at most senior institutions. Since it is not possible to list all recommendations and requirements for all majors at all senior colleges, it is imperative that the student who expects to transfer works closely with an academic advisor to plan a successful program for the chosen senior institution.
AA Distribution Requirements
All candidates for an Associate in Arts degree must successfully
complete a total of 60 semester credits, including the following
general education requirements:
- Group I General Education Courses - English Composition
- Six semester credits required, including ENG 111 or 121 and 112 , 122 or 123.
- Group II General Education Courses - Sciences and Mathematics
- Eight semester credits required, including at least one laboratory science course selected from Group II.A. or II. B.)
- Group III General Education Courses - Social Science
- Eight semester credits required, which can include the Political Science or U.S. History courses used to satisfy the American Government requirement.
- Group IV General Education Courses - Humanities/Fine Arts
- Eight semester credits required which must include either:
- A combination of courses taken in more than one course
area (course abbreviation/prefix)
or - HUM 241 and 242 - Humanities
- A combination of courses taken in more than one course
area (course abbreviation/prefix)
The remaining 30 semester credits should be selected from courses
that are programmed to meet the student's educational objective.