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The Associate in Arts degree (AA) provides a framework for equipping students who want to transfer and who wish to earn an associate degree from Black Hawk College. The AA is suitable for students who are selecting courses appropriate for their major at a specific four-year college or university, or who are deciding which major to pursue.
The first two years of a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university are devoted primarily to a general education core curriculum and a small number of introductory courses for a specific transfer major. Transfer students can complete these types of courses at BHC within the AA degree with the goal of arriving at the transfer school well prepared for their major.
Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Online
Number of Credits
60
Next Start Date
Any Time
Associate in Arts Courses
Communication
3 courses
Humanities & Fine Arts
3 courses
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3 courses
Mathematics
1 course
Physical & Life Sciences
2 courses including lab
Elective Courses
Approximately 8 courses: up to 23 credits
Non-Western Studies Course
1 course (may be satisfied by choosing a designated non-western Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social & Behavioral Sciences course)
Total Credits: 60 100- or 200- level courses count
Approximately 20 courses additional pre-requisite courses may be required
Frequently Asked Questions about the Associate in Arts
The AA degree is widely accepted by transfer schools. Academic advisors work closely with students and the four-year colleges and universities to choose suitable courses. Students may begin their transfer planning by reviewing Transfer Guides & Agreements. Students interested in other colleges or universities should contact the transfer institution or a BHC advisor.
Before 2020, please refer to the respective BHC catalog. In the event of conflicting information between a worksheet and respective catalog, the catalog prevails.
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