Associate of Arts (Area of Interest: History)

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The Associate of Arts Degree with an area of interest in history is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and study in the field of history. Course work totaling 60 hours is required for the A.A. degree. The curriculum requires a demonstration of competency in communications (oral and written) and mathematics and a mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in specific areas or disciplines. Remedial/developmental education courses are used for placement purposes only and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Students planning to transfer should follow carefully the curriculum advised by the senior institution to which they will transfer.

First Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 1213 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3 or higher
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

Second Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Humanities Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3

Third Semester: 16 Credits

HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
FL 1303 - Beginning Spanish I and II Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 4

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

FL 1313 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 3
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective - See list Credits / Units: 4-5
Students may test out of Beginning Spanish I

***If SPCH 1313 or SPCH 2303 and electives are chosen from: AJ 1003; ANTH, ART, BIOL, CHEM, DRAM, ECON, ENGL, FA, FL, GEOG, GEOL, HIST, MAT higher than MAT 1223, MUS, PHIL,
PHSC, PHYS, PLSC, PSYC, SOC, SPCH, then course requirements are met for an AA.

These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas Tech University (ATU), University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA), or Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU). Please check with your advisor for more information.