Associate in Arts REVISED
Curriculum 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.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) 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 and to Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities 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.
* Courses for this degree are offered in a variety of delivery formats including online. By choosing the courses offered in the online format, this program can be obtained entirely online. Students should meet with their advisor for assistance with course selection. PED 110 may be substituted with HEA 110 which is offered online.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Arts
A10100
NC CIP: 24.0101
Day, Evening, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025
1st Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 3 Mathematics (3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
2nd Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 4 Natural Science | * | * | * | 4 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
3rd Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 2 credits) | * | * | * | 2 |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
4th Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | List 6 Additional Other Required Hours | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 6 Additional Other Required Hours | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 6 Additional Other Required Hours | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 6 Additional Other Required Hours | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 6 Additional Other Required Hours (at least 2 credits) | * | * | * | 2 |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Additional Information
List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 courses (9 credits) from at least 2 subjects
- ART 111, ART 114, ART 115
- COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PHI 215, PHI 240
List 2 Social/Behavioral Science
Take 3 courses (9 credits) from at least 2 subjects
List 3 Mathematics
Take 1 course (at least 3 credits)
List 4 Natural Science
Take 1 of 5 Groups (4 credits)
List 5 Additional General Education
Take 14 Credits
- ART 111, ART 114, ART 115
- ASL 111, ASL 112, ASL 211, ASL 212
- BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140, BIO 140A
- CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152
- CIS 110, CIS 115
- COM 110, COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ECO 251, ECO 252
- ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- FRE 111, FRE 112
- GEL 111, GEL 113, GEL 120, GEL 230
- HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132
- HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 220
- MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PHI 215, PHI 240
- PHY 110, PHY 110A, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252
- POL 110, POL 120, POL 220
- PSY 150, PSY 237, PSY 241, PSY 281
- REL 110
- SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 225
- SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212
List 6 Additional Other Required Hours
Take 14 Credits
- ACC 120, ACC 121
- ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ART 121, ART 122, ART 131, ART 132, ART 171, ART 240, ART 244, ART 264
- ASL 111, ASL 112, ASL 211, ASL 212
- BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140, BIO 140A, BIO 146, BIO 155, BIO 163, BIO 168, BIO 169, BIO 175, BIO 250, BIO 271, BIO 275
- BUS 110, BUS 115, BUS 137
- CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 271
- CIS 110, CIS 115
- CJC 111, CJC 121, CJC 141
- COM 110, COM 120, COM 231
- CSC 120, CSC 130, CSC 134, CSC 139, CSC 151, CSC 239, CSC 249, CSC 251
- CTS 115
- DRA 111
- ECO 251, ECO 252
- EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 216, EDU 221
- ENG 125, ENG 126, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- FRE 111, FRE 112
- GEL 111, GEL 113, GEL 120, GEL 230
- GIS 111, HEA 110
- HEA 112, HEA 120
- HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, HIS 222, HIS 223
- HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 170, HUM 180, HUM 220, HUM 230
- JOU 110, JOU 216, JOU 217
- MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PED 110, PED 111, PED 115, PED 117, PED 119, PED 120, PED 121, PED 122, PED 142, PED 143, PED 145, PED 157, PED 172, PED 186, PED 187, PED 210
- PHI 215, PHI 240
- PHY 110, PHY 110A, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252
- POL 120, POL 130, POL 220
- PSY 150, PSY 215, PSY 231, PSY 237, PSY 241, PSY 281
- REL 110
- SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 225
- SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 141, SPA 211, SPA 212, SPA 221, SPA 231
- WBL 111* (does not transfer)
*WBL-111 does not count toward graduation or the minimum credit hour requirement for this degree.
A10100