Associate of Arts
Program Overview
The School of Professional Studies' Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) exposes working adults to a wide range of knowledge and achievement in the Arts and Sciences. It develops critical thinking abilities, communication skills, and Christian values necessary to become productive servant leaders in church and society. And it equips students for more advanced, specialized studies in the Bachelor of Science program.
An associate's degree typically represents the first half of a bachelor's degree. Students graduating with an associate's degree should possess a basic foundation without specialization-an elementary grasp of general knowledge in the arts, humanities, and sciences, together with the basic tools for learning.
Designed for working adults, the program may be completed entirely online. Students typically complete the degree in just over two years.
Program Purpose & Goals
Purpose: The Associate of Arts degree equips adult students with general knowledge of the Arts and Sciences, critical thinking abilities, communication skills, and Christian values as a foundation for more advanced studies at the bachelor's level.
| Goal 1: | Help adult students develop basic knowledge of Arts and Sciences as a foundation for further learning. |
| Goal 2: | Help adult students develop practical skills for daily living, such as communication skills and critical thinking skills. |
| Goal 3: | Challenge students to develop a relationship with God through His Word. |
| Goal 4: | Provide opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge, skills, and experiences beyond degree requirements through General Elective studies. |
Program Requirements
To earn the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete the following degree components:
HDV1100 Strategies for Success - 3 units
General Education Core - 42 units
General Electives - 15 units
TOTAL: 60 units
