Associate in Arts

Associate in Arts - Associate in Arts Degree

Program Requirements:

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Admission Type:

General College Admission
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Locations:

Conway
Georgetown
Grand Strand

Contact:

Admissions
(843) 347-3186

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 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.

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, Minda Chuska, or Paul Crolley.

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Program Mission, Goals and Outcomes

The mission of the Associate in Arts Program is to develop well-rounded students through exploration of English, Communications, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts with additional emphasis placed on communications, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Upon completion, a student will be prepared to transfer to a senior institution of higher education or enter the workforce.

Goals:

Transfer Readiness
Student Achievement
Program Effectiveness
Professional Readiness

Career Pathways

Prior Learning

Certificates

Associate Degree

University Transfer

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money.

University Studies

Associate in Arts

Pathways

Pre-Business

Pre-Law

Pre-Psychology

Go to the University Transfer page for more information.

For more information contact:
Minda Chuska - 843-349-5222
Paul Crolley - 843-349-5234

Curriculum Sequence
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS				Semester Credit Hours
English Composition and Speech
ALL of the following must be completed:
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	Finite Mathematics
MAT 250	Elementary Mathematics
	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 251	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 230	ENG 236
HIS 101	HIS 102	HIS 201*	HIS 202	MUS 105
PHI 101	PHI 110	PHI 201	PHI 211	REL 103
SPA 201	SPA 202	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
		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	CPT 114	ECO 210	ECO 211
ENG 160	ENG 201	ENG 202	ENG 205	ENG 206
ENG 208	ENG 209	ENG 230	ENG 236	FRE 101
FRE 102	GEO 101	GEO 102	HIS 101	HIS 102
HIS 201*	HIS 202	MAT 110	MAT 111	MAT 120
MAT 122	MAT 130	MAT 140	MAT 141	MAT 250
MAT 251	MUS 105	MUS 111	MUS 112	PHI 101
PHI 110	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	SPA 101	SPA 102
SPA 201	SPA 202	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.

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