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A10100 - Associate in Arts

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Humanities

Program Code

A10100

Program Description

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.

Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status.

Community college graduates must obtain a grade of "C" or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

The Associate in Arts is a two-year degree designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in a non-STEM field—such as business, education, the social sciences, humanities, or the arts. This degree provides a strong foundation in general education courses like English, history, math, and social sciences that fulfill many of the first- and second-year requirements at most universities.

Students pursuing the AA degree follow Transfer Guides to help ensure that the courses they take at the community college transfer smoothly into their intended major at a UNC System university.

To explore Transfer Guides for your intended major and transfer institution, visit the CFNC Transfer Guides page.

Career Pathway Options

Associate in Arts Degree, Baccalaureate Degree at a Senior Institution

Career Community

Arts

Program Length

4 semesters

Credential

Associate in Arts