Associate of Arts in Professional Studies
(Minimum of 60 Credit Hours)
This two-year degree lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge through the Christian and General Education Core requirements and degree-specific or elective courses chosen by the student with consultation with an academic advisor. The AA degree prepares students in meeting their professional and personal educational goals.
General Requirements (60 Hours)
- College Success Course (2 hours)
- Christian Core Courses (12 hours)
- English Language and Speech (12 hours)
- Fine Arts/Humanities/Literature (6 hours)
- History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
- Natural Sciences (4 hours)
- Mathematics (3 hours)
- Computer Applications (3 hours)
- General Electives (9 hours)
Associate of Arts Detailed Requirements
College Success Course (2 hours)
- CCC 1012 Principles of Collegiate Success
Christian Core Courses (12 hours)
- BIB 1013 Old Testament Survey
- BIB 1023 New Testament Survey
- BIB 2023 Spiritual Formation
- BIB 2033 Apologetics
English Language and Speech (12 hours)
- ENG 1013 English Composition I
- ENG 1023 English Composition II
- ENG 1033 Fundamentals of Speech
- ENG 3043 Practical Writing
Fine Arts/Humanities/Literature (6 hours)
- ENG 2013 World Literature I
- ENG 2023 World Literature II
- MUS 2313 Music Appreciation
- PHI 1313 Introduction to Philosophy
- SPA 1013 Elementary Spanish I
- SPA 1023 Elementary Spanish II
History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
- HIS 1313 World History I
- HIS 1323 World History II
- HIS 2313 American Nation I
- HIS 2323 American Nation II
- POL 2313 American National Government
- PSY 1313 General Psychology
- SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
Natural Sciences (4 hours)
- BIO 1414 Biology and Biology Lab
- PHY 1434 Physical Science
Mathematics (3 hours)
Computer Applications (3 hours)
- CIS 2003 Computer Applications
Electives (9 hours)
- Three 3-hour courses (preferably) from a specific academic field (ex. business, education, Christian ministries, etc).
