Associate in Arts Degree
Program is also available online.
Description
This program allows students to design a program of study to meet individual needs,
and is a good option for students who are undecided about a major, or simply want
to explore various areas in the arts and social sciences. This program allows for
customization of coursework to meet the requirements of the transfer college or university.
A counselor will assist in developing a program of study that meets all of the College's
graduation requirements. A counselor can also help students determine interests, career
and educational goals, as well as provide transfer and career information.
Major Concentrations (1-5)
Complete 15 credits from the following: ANT, ARB, ART, CHN, COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG,
FRN, GEO, GRM, HST, HUM, JRN, MUS, PHL, PLS, PSY, SOC, SPN and YOG.
Communication Concentration (COM)
COM 102 Interpersonal Communication
COM 160 Voice and Articulation
COM 183 Persuasion
COM 210 Nonverbal Communication
COM 225 Intercultural Communication
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BA and BS degrees;
Central Michigan University, BS degree;
Siena Heights, several BA and BFA degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the
Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Humanities, Language & the Art
- Advisors
- See a counselor or faculty advisor from the area you are interested in studying.
Requirements
(Items marked with an icon 
are available online.)
Select a concentration for requirements and total credits required for program.
Concentrations
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Major Concentration 1 | 3 | ||
| Major Concentration 2 | 3 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking * | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses | 3 | ||
| Major Concentration 3 | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 (not COM) | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses | 3 | ||
| Major Concentration 4 | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits | 6 | ||
| Major Concentration 5 | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education credits | 2 | ||
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking * | 3 | |
| COM 210 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 (not COM) | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 183 | Persuasion | 3 | |
| ENG 226 | Composition II | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 225 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) 100-level or above transferrable courses to reach a minimum of 60 credits | 6 | ||
| General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education credits | 2 | ||
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Satisfies one of the Arts and Humanities requirements.
A course counted for general education or program requirements may not also be counted
for a Major Concentration. See an advisor for assistance in choosing courses.