The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate of Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to complete the
first two years of a baccalaureate degree and transfer to a senior institution.
The Associate of Arts Degree requires successful completion of 63 credit hours
with a minimum cumulative 2.0 G.P.A. and the completion of the General Education
Requirements. The last fifteen (15) hours of regular course work (excluding
credit-by-examination, independent study, and CLEP credit) must be completed at
the College unless a student has completed 30 or more credit hours at the
College. In that case, an exception may be granted based upon the recommendation
of the Petitions Committee and the approval of the Vice President of
Instruction.
Students planning to complete graduation requirements at the end of any given
semester will be required to file an application for graduation with the
Registrar’s Office no later than the end of the 6th week of that semester.
* Note: Students must make a “C” or better in English Composition I , English
Composition II, and College Algebra to receive an Associate degree from ANC.
General Education Mission: To offer programs in general
education that provide the students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in
their academic and career paths.
Students who are successful in the general education program will be
able to:
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Speak, listen, write, and read competently in a critical and organized manner.
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Use mathematical skills appropriate to the task.
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Reason logically, develop independent thinking, use creative processes and scientific inquiry to analyze and make decisions.
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Use information technology to locate, process, and present information effectively and ethically.
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Set goals, learn independently, and develop human relation skills.
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Understand the social, political, economic, and cultural diversities of a global society.
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Recognize the essential worth of the individual person as a responsible and active participant in social and political change.
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Understand the creative process, aesthetic principles and the historical and cultural perspective of the literary and fine arts.
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Develop lifelong attitudinal and recreational skills for maintaining physical and mental fitness.
Arkansas Northeastern College has developed a rationale and a program of General Education that is appropriate to the curriculum and directly related to the mission of the College. These courses were approved through the General Education Review and the Quality Review Project. It is an ongoing process to guarantee that these courses shall provide for the establishment of “common knowledge, intellectual concepts, and attitudes that every educated person should possess.” (Executive Board of the Commission on Higher Education for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).
ADVANCED LEARNING SKILLS........................12 HOURS
(English Comp I - 3 hrs, English Comp II - 3 hrs, Intro to Speech - 3 hrs, and
College Algebra - 3 hrs.)
Rationale: Advanced learning skills will provide students with
the competencies that are required in academic and professional careers. To
speak, listen, write, and read competently in a critical and organized manner
are necessities in the world of college and work. To perform computations,
reason logically, and think independently are also essential skills that will
aid the student in every college or career endeavor. Students must make a “C” or
better in English Composition I, English Composition II, and College Algebra to
receive a
degree from ANC.
NATURAL SCIENCES.........................................................................8
HOURS
(A minimum of 4 semester hours of life sciences and 4 semester hours of physical
sciences.)
Life Sciences
BI 14003/14041 General Biology
BI 14053/14061 Botany
BI 14073/14081 Zoology
BI 24003/24011 Anatomy & Physiology I
BI 24023/24031 Anatomy & Physiology II
BI 24043/24051 Microbiology
Physical Sciences
PS 14003/14011 Physical Science
CH 14023/14031 General Chemistry I
CH 14043/14051 General Chemistry II
PS 24023/24031 General Physics I
PS 24043/24051 General Physics II
PS 14043/14051 Physical Geology
Rationale: The Natural Sciences provide the opportunity for the
development of independent, creative, and logical thinking while they enhance
one’s understanding of the effects of the sciences upon the individual, society,
and the environment. The information gained from studies in the biological and
physical sciences is based upon acute observations, experimentation, and
arriving at logical conclusions. The decision making processes that are used
daily in coping with life in a modern society are basically those practiced in
all science classes. The historical development of this logical process is an
integral part of each science class and, as such, provides the individual with a
foundation for continued personal growth.
HUMANITIES..............................................................9
HOURS (Select a 3 semester hour integrative course and a 3 semester hour
appreciation course, and one additional 3 hour course from either of the lists
below if not selected to meet the requirement.)
Integrative
EN 22003 World Literature I
EN 22013 World Literature II
EN 22003 Humanities through the Arts
PH 22003 Introduction to Philosophy
Appreciation
AR 22003 Art Appreciation
MU 22003 Music Appreciation
SP 22013 Fine Arts Theatre
Rationale: The Humanities provide an
integrated view of civilization and society. The universal aspects of human
emotions, self-preservation, and selfidentity are studied as they have been
expressed through the arts to supply answers to the basic questions, “Who am I?”
and “Why am I here?” Such study results in flexibility, tolerance, and
acceptance of other points of view and allows students to see themselves and
their time in perspective. The Humanities also develop appreciation for
aesthetic and creative endeavors through active
participation in the areas of art, music, and theatre.
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, & HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
...................................15 HOURS
(Select 3 semester hours of World Civilization plus 3 semester hours of American
Government or U.S.History; Choose 6 semester hours from among Sociology,
Psychology, Anthropology or Economics. Select 3 additional hours from World
Civilization or U. S. History not chosen to fulfill history requirement.)
World Civilization
HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600
HI 13013 World Civilization since 1600
Social Science
PY 23003 General Psychology
SO 23013 Sociology
AN 23003 Introduction to Anthropology
EC 21003 Macroeconomics
U.S. History/American Government
HI 23003 U.S. History to 1876
HI 23013 U.S. History since 1876
PO 23003 American National Government
Rationale: History and social sciences provide the student the
opportunity to develop an appreciation of the essential worth of the individual
person as a viable and active instrument of change, socially and politically, in
the affairs of life. This can be accomplished through an integrated view of
civilization, economic development, and social evolution.
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION......................................................2
HOURS
PE 17112 Fitness for Life or two one hour activity courses
Rationale: Physical fitness and recreation provide students the
opportunity to understand and participate in physical fitness and health
maintenance while exploring the lifelong leisure and recreational options. Such
opportunities help develop lifelong attitudinal and recreational skills for
maintaining physical and mental fitness.
ACADEMIC & CAREER ENRICHMENT..................................................................2
HOURS
PY 13002 Academic and Career Enrichment
Rationale: This course provides the necessary survival skills
for academic and career success as well as lifelong learning. The course
enhances the learning, success, satisfaction, retention, and graduation of
college students in transition to a four year institution.
General
Electives.........................................................................................15
Hours
Total
Hours............................................................................................................63
Summary of Associate of Arts
Degree Requirements:
General Education - 46 Hours
Advanced Learning Skills - 12 Hours
Humanities - 9 Hours
Natural Sciences - 8 Hours
Social, Economic, and Historical Perspectives - 15 Hours
Physical Fitness & Recreation - 2 Hours
Academic & Career Enrichment - 2 Hours
Electives - 15 Hours
Total - 63 Hours