Associate in Arts

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Program Code: AATLA
ASSOCIATE IN Arts (Transfer Program)

The Associate in Arts degree is designed for students to have a successful transfer to the university and program of their choice. Students majoring in areas such as art, education, history, journalism, music, philosophy, pre-law, political science, psychology, and sociology may want to consider this degree.

Overview of degree (see below for specific courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better):

Communication: ENG 101 or ENG 101H ; and ENG 102 or ENG 102H
Humanities: Two courses from two disciplines
Mathematics: MTH 104 , MTH 113 , MTH 120 or higher
Science: Two courses, including one laboratory experience, from two disciplines
Social Science: Two courses from two disciplines
Additional Requirements: Four courses from humanities and/or social science

Electives: College-level courses (100 level or higher) to reach the minimum 62 credits

Two courses in humanities and/or social science must have a course number of 200 or above.

Degree Requirements:

Students need to complete a minimum of 62 credits with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better to earn this degree.

Communications:

Complete two courses with a grade of “C” or better:

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits
or
ENG 101H - Honors English Composition I 3 credits
and
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits
or
ENG 102H - Honors English Composition II 3 credits

Humanities: *

Complete two courses from two disciplines with a grade of “C” or better:

ART 120 - Art Appreciation 3 credits
ART 121 - Art of the Western World I 3 credits
ART 122 - Art of the Western World II 3 credits
ENG 202 - Creative Writing 3 credits
ENG 203 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 credits
ENG 205 - Introduction to Fiction 3 credits
ENG 206 - Introduction to the Drama 3 credits
ENG 207 - Introduction to Poetry 3 credits
ENG 208 - Introduction to Mythology 3 credits
ENG 210 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENG 211 - British Literature II 3 credits
ENG 212 - Shakespeare’s Comedies, Tragedies and History Plays 3 credits
ENG 220 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENG 221 - American Literature II 3 credits
ENG 225 - African American Literature 3 credits
ENG 230 - World Literature I 3 credits
ENG 231 - World Literature II 3 credits
ENG 236 - Women in Literature 3 credits
ENG 243 - Introduction to the Short Story 3 credits
ENG 245 - Introduction to the Novel 3 credits
ENG 249 - Foundation for Literary Criticism 3 credits
ENG 252 - Children’s Literature 3 credits
ENG 255 - Introduction to Film 3 credits
ENG 257 - Selected Topics in Literature and Language 1-3 credits
FR 101 - Introductory French I 4 credits
FR 102 - Introductory French II 4 credits
FR 203 - Intermediate French I 4 credits
FR 204 - Intermediate French II 4 credits
FR 257 - Selected Topics in French 1-3 credits
GR 101 - Introductory German I 4 credits
GR 102 - Introductory German II 4 credits
GR 203 - Intermediate German I 4 credits
GR 204 - Intermediate German II 4 credits
GR 257 - Selected Topics in German 1-3 credits
HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization to 1715 4 credits
HIS 101H - Honors, History of Western Civilizations to 1715 4 credits
HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization Since 1715 4 credits
HIS 102H - Honors, History of Western Civilization Since 1715 4 credits
MUS 106 - Music Appreciation 3 credits
MUS 110 - Basic Musicianship 3 credits
MUS 120 - Theory I 3 credits
MUS 123 - Ear Training I 2 credits
PHL 210 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
PHL 213 - Ethics 3 credits
PHL 215 - Introduction to Logic 3 credits
PHL 220 - Philosophy of Religion 3 credits
SP 101 - Introductory Spanish I 4 credits
SP 102 - Introductory Spanish II 4 credits
SP 203 - Intermediate Spanish I 4 credits
SP 204 - Intermediate Spanish II 4 credits
SP 257 - Selected Topics in Spanish 1-3 credits
THA 101 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credits
THA 105 - Oral Interpretation 3 credits

Mathematics:

Complete one course with a grade of “C” or better:

MTH 104 - Foundations of Math 4 credits
MTH 113 - Pre-Calculus 4 credits
MTH 120 - Introduction to Statistics 4 credits
MTH 210 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
MTH 215 - Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 216 - Calculus III 4 credits
MTH 217 - Differential Equations 4 credits

Science:

Complete two courses, including one with laboratory experience, from two disciplines with a grade of “C” or better:

AST 104 - Astronomy of the Solar System 3 credits
AST 106 - Astronomy of the Solar System - Laboratory 1 credit
AST 114 - Astronomy of the Stars 3 credits
AST 116 - Astronomy of the Stars - Laboratory 1 credit,
BIO 100 - Principles of Biology 4 credits
BIO 110 - Cell Biology Basics 3 credits
BIO 160 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care Professionals 4 credits
BIO 200 - Introductory Botany 5 credits
BIO 206 - Microbiology 5 credits
BIO 250 - General Zoology 5 credits
BIO 270 - Environmental Science 3 credits
BIO 271 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
BIO 272 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
BIO 280 - Pathophysiology 4 credits
CHM 101 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits
CHM 102 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 credits
CHM 111 - Chemistry Theory and Principles with Analysis 5 credits
CHM 112 - Chemistry Theory and Principles with Analysis 5 credits
CHM 203 - Research Into Water Analysis 2 credits
CHM 215 - Organic Chemistry I 5 credits
CHM 216 - Organic Chemistry II 5 credits
GEO 101 - Earth Science 4 credits,
GEO 105 - Introduction to Meteorology 4 credits
GEO 137 - Global Energy Resources 4 credits
GEO 175 - Global Sustainability 1 credit
GLG 101 - Physical Geology 4 credits
GLG 102 - Historical Geology 4 credits
GLG 220 - Paleontology 4 credits
NTR 100 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Concepts 4 credits
PHS 101 - Foundation of the Physical Sciences 4 credits
PHY 110 - Introduction to Physics 4 credits
PHY 115 - Introduction to Engineering 3 credits
PHY 121 - College Physics I 5 credits
PHY 122 - College Physics II 5 credits
PHY 130 - Physics for Technology Students 5 credits
PHY 221 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound 5 credits
PHY 222 - Electricity, Light and Modern Physics 5 credits
PHY 231 - Statics 3 credits
PHY 232 - Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 credits

Social Science: *

Complete two courses from two disciplines with a grade of “C” or better:

ANT 171 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 credits
ECON 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECON 221H - Honors Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECON 222 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 222H - Honors Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
GEO 102 - Human Geography 3 credits
GEO 233 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
HIS 149 - History of the US, 1607 to 1876 4 credits
HIS 150 - History of the US, 1877 to Present 4 credits
HIS 175 - History of Michigan 3 credits
HIS 190 - Contemporary World History 2 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
PS 101H - Honors Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
PS 220 - State and Local Government 3 credits
PS 230 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
PSY 170 - Psychology of Effective Learning 4 credits
PSY 180 - Introduction to Psychology 4 credits
PSY 180H - Honors Introduction to Psychology 4 credits
PSY 190 - Introduction to Empathy and Helping Techniques 3 credits
PSY 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits
PSY 210 - Child Psychology 3 credits
PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credits
PSY 220 - Life Span Developmental Psychology 4 credits
PSY 225 - Adolescent and Adult Psychology 2 credits
PSY 230 - Psychology of Effective Leadership and Supervision 4 credits
PSY 240 - The Psychology of Adjustment and Mental Health 3 credits
PSY 260 - Abnormal Psychology 4 credits
PSY 280 - Human Sexuality 4 credits
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credits
SOC 101H - Honors, Principles of Sociology 3 credits
SOC 110 - Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 160 - Marriage and Family 3 credits
SOC 170 - Sociology of Aging 3 credits
SOC 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits
SOC 201 - Minority Relations 3 credits
SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Services 3 credits
SOC 211 - Criminology 3 credits

Additional Requirements: *

Complete four courses with a grade of “C” or better from the list below. Reference your transfer plan to maximize course transferability. For assistance, contact your advisor. The four courses chosen must be different than the four courses used to complete the humanities and social science requirements.

ACD 110 - Advertising Design 3 credits
ACD 120 - Typography I 3 credits,
ACD 140 - Introduction to Graphic Arts 3 credits,
ACD 240 - Digital Imaging 3 credits,
ACD 241 - Photography and Digital Imaging 3 credits,
ANT 171 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 credits
ART 101 - Foundation Drawing 3 credits,
ART 105 - Advanced Drawing 3 credits,
ART 106 - Color and Design 3 credits,
ART 107 - 3-Dimensional Design 3 credits,
ART 108 - Clay Handbuilding 3 credits,
ART 108A - Clay Handbuilding 1.5 credits,
ART 108B - Clay Handbuilding 1.5 credits,
ART 109 - Clay Throwing I 3 credits,
ART 109A - Clay Throwing I 1.5 credits,
ART 109B - Clay Throwing I 1.5 credits,
ART 110 - Traditional Black and White Photography 3 credits,
ART 120 - Art Appreciation 3 credits
ART 121 - Art of the Western World I 3 credits
ART 122 - Art of the Western World II 3 credits
ART 201 - Clay Throwing II 3 credits,
ART 201A - Clay Throwing II 1.5 credits,
ART 201B - Clay Throwing II 1.5 credits,
ART 203 - Painting 3 credits,
ART 208 - Clay Handbuilding II 3 credits,
ART 208A - Clay Handbuilding II 1.5 credits,
ART 208B - Clay Handbuilding II 1.5 credits,
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CJ 104 - Delinquency Prevention and Control 3 credits
CJ 105 - Police Procedures 3 credits
CJ 108 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 credits
CJ 119 - The Court Function 3 credits
CJ 121 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credits
CJ 202 - Criminal Law 3 credits
CJ 210 - Dynamics of Substance Abuse 3 credits
CJ 222 - Client Relations in Corrections 3 credits
CJ 224 - Legal Issues in Corrections 3 credits
CJ 226 - Client Growth and Development in Corrections 3 credits
CJ 260 - Fundamentals of Terrorism 3 credits
ECON 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECON 221H - Honors Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECON 222 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 222H - Honors Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ENG 104 - Technical Report Writing 3 credits
ENG 202 - Creative Writing 3 credits
ENG 203 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 credits
ENG 205 - Introduction to Fiction 3 credits
ENG 206 - Introduction to the Drama 3 credits
ENG 207 - Introduction to Poetry 3 credits
ENG 208 - Introduction to Mythology 3 credits
ENG 210 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENG 211 - British Literature II 3 credits
ENG 212 - Shakespeare’s Comedies, Tragedies and History Plays 3 credits
ENG 220 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENG 221 - American Literature II 3 credits
ENG 225 - African American Literature 3 credits
ENG 230 - World Literature I 3 credits
ENG 231 - World Literature II 3 credits
ENG 236 - Women in Literature 3 credits
ENG 243 - Introduction to the Short Story 3 credits
ENG 245 - Introduction to the Novel 3 credits
ENG 249 - Foundation for Literary Criticism 3 credits
ENG 252 - Children’s Literature 3 credits
ENG 255 - Introduction to Film 3 credits
ENG 257 - Selected Topics in Literature and Language 1-3 credits
FR 101 - Introductory French I 4 credits
FR 102 - Introductory French II 4 credits
FR 203 - Intermediate French I 4 credits
FR 204 - Intermediate French II 4 credits
FR 257 - Selected Topics in French 1-3 credits
GEO 102 - Human Geography 3 credits
GEO 233 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
GR 101 - Introductory German I 4 credits
GR 102 - Introductory German II 4 credits
GR 203 - Intermediate German I 4 credits
GR 204 - Intermediate German II 4 credits
GR 257 - Selected Topics in German 1-3 credits
HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization to 1715 4 credits
HIS 101H - Honors, History of Western Civilizations to 1715 4 credits
HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization Since 1715 4 credits
HIS 102H - Honors, History of Western Civilization Since 1715 4 credits
HIS 131 - History of Science 4 credits
HIS 149 - History of the US, 1607 to 1876 4 credits
HIS 150 - History of the US, 1877 to Present 4 credits
HIS 160 - Tall Ship Sailing 2 credits
HIS 175 - History of Michigan 3 credits
HIS 190 - Contemporary World History 2 credits
HIS 233 - African-American History 3 credits
HIS 280 - History of World Communism 3 credits
HIS 297 - Women in Modern America 3 credits
MUS 100 - Class Piano I 2 credits
MUS 102 - Class Piano II 2 credits
MUS 106 - Music Appreciation 3 credits
MUS 110 - Basic Musicianship 3 credits
MUS 120 - Theory I 3 credits
MUS 123 - Ear Training I 2 credits
MUS 162 - Choir I 1 credit
MUS 163 - Choir II 1 credit,
MUS 164 - Choir III 1 credit,
MUS 165 - Choir IV 1 credit,
MUS 182 - The SC4 Symphonic Band 1 credit,
MUS 187 - The Community Band at SC4 Symphonic Band 1 credit
MUS 190 - Chamber Orchestra 1 credit
PHL 210 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
PHL 213 - Ethics 3 credits
PHL 215 - Introduction to Logic 3 credits
PHL 220 - Philosophy of Religion 3 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
PS 101H - Honors Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
PS 220 - State and Local Government 3 credits
PS 230 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
PSY 170 - Psychology of Effective Learning 4 credits
PSY 180 - Introduction to Psychology 4 credits
PSY 180H - Honors Introduction to Psychology 4 credits
PSY 190 - Introduction to Empathy and Helping Techniques 3 credits
PSY 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits
PSY 210 - Child Psychology 3 credits
PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credits
PSY 220 - Life Span Developmental Psychology 4 credits
PSY 225 - Adolescent and Adult Psychology 2 credits
PSY 230 - Psychology of Effective Leadership and Supervision 4 credits
PSY 240 - The Psychology of Adjustment and Mental Health 3 credits
PSY 260 - Abnormal Psychology 4 credits
PSY 280 - Human Sexuality 4 credits
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credits
SOC 101H - Honors, Principles of Sociology 3 credits
SOC 110 - Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 160 - Marriage and Family 3 credits
SOC 170 - Sociology of Aging 3 credits
SOC 200 - Social Psychology 3 credits
SOC 201 - Minority Relations 3 credits
SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Services 3 credits
SOC 211 - Criminology 3 credits
SP 101 - Introductory Spanish I 4 credits
SP 102 - Introductory Spanish II 4 credits
SP 203 - Intermediate Spanish I 4 credits
SP 204 - Intermediate Spanish II 4 credits
SP 257 - Selected Topics in Spanish 1-3 credits
SPC 101 - Speech Communication 3 credits
SPC 101H - Honors Speech Communication 3 credits
SPC 102 - Advanced Speech Communication 3 credits
THA 101 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credits
THA 105 - Oral Interpretation 3 credits
THA 106 - Fundamentals of Acting 3 credits
THA 107 - Fundamentals of Stage Makeup 3 credits
THA 206 - Improvisation and Role Playing 3 credits
THA 207 - Intermediate Acting 3 credits
THA 211 - Theatre Practicum - Stage Management 1 credit
THA 212 - Theatre Practicum - Stage Craft 1 credit
THA 213 - Theatre Practicum - Theatrical Design 1 credit
THA 214 - Theatre Practicum - Directing 1 credit
THA 215 - Theatre Practicum - Dramaturgy 1 credit
THA 216 - Theatre Practicum - Acting 1 credit

Electives:

College-level courses (100 level or higher) to reach the minimum 62 credits needed to complete this degree.

* Two courses in humanities and/or social science must have a course number of 200 or above.