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Associate in Arts - Associate in Arts Degree

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Graduates of the Associate in Arts (A.A.) program usually transfer to senior institutions and major in such areas as business administration, education, and the liberal arts. The degree stresses communications, humanities, and behavioral and social sciences, so it is ideal for the student who wishes to broaden his or her general knowledge. An A.A. degree can lead to careers in such fields as sales, marketing, law, journalism, teaching, public relations, and human resources. Students who are currently undecided about their educational or career goals will find transfer courses that will apply toward their future major or career choices.

To assist students with their career and education goals, within the Associate in Arts degree the College has established career pathways intended for advising purposes. The career pathways include a limited number of courses specific for the career or discipline in which a student wishes to pursue. Students choosing a career pathway within the A.A. degree will graduate HGTC with the Associate in Arts degree.

Because transfer requirements vary, students should work with their Academic Advisor and the transfer institution to plan a specific program of study. Visit http://www.sctrac.org to view transfer programs at a number of senior institutions.

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15 To Finish

This academic initiative is designed to save students time when it comes to degree completion. The 15 to Finish program encourages students to take five classes each semester. In doing so, students can complete their Associate in Arts degree in just four semesters instead of five if they are successful in each course. The Associate in Arts degree requires 60 credits for completion. For more information on this program, please contact a New Student Development Coordinator in Admissions or Minda Chuska.

Career Pathways

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money.
There are currently no certificates associated with this pathway.
Go to the University Transfer page for more information.

For more information contact:
Minda Chuska - (843) 349-5222

Curriculum Sequence

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Semester
Credit Hours
English Composition and Speech  
ALL courses to be chosen from the following:
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
   Total Credit Hours Needed 9
Mathematics
ONE of the following courses MUST be completed:
MAT 110 College Algebra  
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics  
MAT 122 Elementary Mathematics  
MAT 251 Elementary Mathematics II  
  Total Credit Hours Needed 3
Natural Sciences and/or Mathematics
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses (may not repeat from above):
AST 101 AST 102 BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 105
BIO 209 BIO 210**** BIO 211 CHM 110 CHM 111
MAT 111 MAT 120 MAT 122 MAT 130 MAT 140
MAT 141 MAT 240 MAT 242 MAT 250 PHY 201
PHY 202        
  Total Credit Hours Needed 6
Humanities/Fine Arts
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
ART 101 ART 108 ENG 201 ENG 202 ENG 205
ENG 206 ENG 208 ENG 209 ENG 214 ENG 218
ENG 224 ENG 230 ENG 236 FRE 201 FRE 202
GER 201 GER 202 HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 201*
HIS 202 HIS 214 MUS 105 MUS 111 MUS 112
PHI 101 PHI 110 PHI 115 PHI 201 PHI 211
REL 103 SPA 201 SPA 202 SPC 210 THE 101
   Total Credit Hours Needed 6
Social Behavioral Sciences
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
ANT 101 ECO 210 ECO 211 GEO 101 GEO 102
PSC 201* PSC 215 PSY 201 PSY 203 PSY 210
PSY 212 SOC 101 SOC 102 SOC 205 SOC 210
SOC 220        
   Total Credit Hours Needed 6
MAJOR CONCENTRATION**
To be selected from the Humanities/Fine Arts and Social Behavioral Sciences sections above.
  Total Credit Hours Needed 15
OTHER COURSES**
OTHER courses to be selected from the following***:
ACC 101 ACC 102 ANT 101 ART 101 ART 108
AST 101 AST 102 BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 105
BIO 110 BIO 112 BIO 127 BIO 209 BIO 210****
BIO 211 BIO 225 CHM 105 CHM 110 CHM 111
CHM 211 CHM 212 CHM 114 ECO 210 ECO 211
ENG 160 ENG 201 ENG 202 ENG 205 ENG 206
ENG 208 ENG 209 ENG 214 ENG 218 ENG 224
ENG 230 ENG 236 FRE 101 FRE 102 FRE 201
FRE 202 GEO 101 GEO 102 GER 101 GER 102
GER 201 GER 202 HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 201*
HIS 202 HIS 214 MAT 110 MAT 111 MAT 120
MAT 122 MAT 130 MAT 140 MAT 141 MAT 240
MAT 242 MAT 250 MAT 251 MUS 105 PHI 101
PHI 110 PHI 115 PHI 201 PHI 211 PHY 118
PHY 201 PHY 202 PHY 221 PHY 222 PSC 201*
PSC 215 PSY 201 PSY 203 PSY 210 PSY 212
REL 103 SOC 101 SOC 102 SOC 205 SOC 210
SOC 220 SPA 101 SPA 102 SPA 201 SPA 202
SPC 210 THE 101      
   Total Credit Hours Needed 15
   TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 60

*Students transferring to a senior institution are recommended to take HIS 201 or PSC 201 at HGTC to satisfy Reach Act requirements. The Reach Act was passed in 2021 by the General Assembly.
**IMPORTANT: Courses used to complete one requirement cannot be the same courses used to satisfy other requirements. 
***Students may substitute up to 6 hours of elective courses in this category with permission of the Department Chair.
****BIO 210 grades are used as an admission requirement to multiple health care related programs, therefore students are strongly encouraged to complete a college level lab science or high school biology course prior to enrolling in BIO 210.