Associate of Arts (AARTS)

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Associate of Arts (AARTS)

Cincinnati State offers the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, which are often called “university parallel degrees” or “transfer degrees,” because they provide the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. The primary purpose of the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees is to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. Students who earn these degrees and have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better are given preferential consideration for admission to Ohio public universities.

The Associate of Arts degree is for students who desire to pursue a bachelor’s degree by completing the first two years at Cincinnati State in program areas such as:

  • Communication
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • International Affairs
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Mortuary Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sport Management
  • Theatre
  • Urban Planning
  • Urban Studies

Students who seek the Associate of Arts degree need to be familiar with the requirements for the bachelor’s degree at the institution where they intend to complete their studies. Students work with a Cincinnati State faculty advisor to develop a planned curriculum of required and elective courses. This plan should allow a full-time student to transfer to the desired four-year institution at junior status after two years or less. Students who need additional preparation or attend part-time may take longer than two years to complete their degree requirements.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

English Composition6
Mathematics3
Oral Communication3
Social/Behavioral Sciences12
Art/Humanities12
Natural/Physical Sciences6
Cooperative Education 14
Electives 215
Total Credits61
1

Students are required to complete course HUM 190 Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts and Sciences and consult with the co-op coordinator to select additional co-op courses

2

In consultation with an advisor, students select courses that meet general and programmatic requirements of the institution where they plan to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Courses That Meet Associate of Arts Requirements

Students in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs complete the Ohio Transfer Module as part of their degree.

English Composition:

ENG 101English Composition 13
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Topics in Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3

Mathematics:

Recommended Courses
MAT 131Statistics 13
MAT 132Statistics 23
Additional Options
MAT 151College Algebra4
MAT 152Trigonometry4
MAT 153Pre-Calculus6
MAT 251Calculus 15
MAT 252Calculus 25
MAT 253Calculus 35

Note: In addition to completing Academic Foundations math classes indicated by COMPASS® placement results, students must complete MAT 121 Technical Algebra and Geometry with Statistics or MAT 130 Intermediate Algebra for Statistics or MAT 150 Intermediate Algebra before enrolling in any of the classes listed. Prerequisite MAT classes will count as elective credit. The courses above are Transfer Module courses.

Oral Communication:

COMM 110Public Speaking3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Choose 3 hours from list A, 3 hours from list B, 3 additional houes from lists A or B, and 3 additional hours from list A, B, or C.
List A
GEO 105World Regional Geography: the Americas, Europe, an3
GEO 110World Regional Geography: Asia, Africa, and the Middle East3
GEO 115Cultural Geography3
HST 101World History: First Civilizations to 15003
HST 102World History: 1500 to Present3
HST 111American History: Early Settlers to 18773
HST 112American History: 1877 to Present3
HST 121African American History: Origins to 18773
HST 122African American History: 1877 to Present3
HST 130History of Africa3
LBR 105Introduction to Labor and Employee Relations3
POL 101Introduction to American Government3
POL 102Introduction to Comparative Governments and Politics3
List B
ECO 105Principles of Microeconomics3
ECO 110Principles of Macroeconomics3
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology3
PSY 200Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 205Child Development3
PSY 210Adolescent Development3
PSY 215Adult Development3
PSY 220Social Psychology3
PSY 225Lifespan Development3
SOC 105Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 110Social Problems3
SOC 115Marriage and the Family3
SOC 130Sociology of Aging3
SOC 140Sociology of Gender3
List C
ADC 100Drugs in Society3
ADC 105Addiction, Counseling, and Diversity3
ADC 110Pharmacology of Addiction3
ADC 115Ethics in Addiction Treatment3
ADC 120Addiction Screening, Assessment, and Treatment3
ADC 125Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention3
ADC 205Addiction Studies Practicum2
CRJ 102Juvenile Delinquency3
CRJ 105Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CRJ 110Introduction to Policing3
CRJ 115Introduction to Corrections3
CRJ 120Introduction to Courts3
CRJ 125Criminology3
CRJ 130Criminal Investigation Skills3
CRJ 135Criminal Law3
PSY 100Applied Psychology: Human Relations3
PSY 102Applied Psychology: Stress Management3
SOC 200Race, Ethnicity, and Minorities3
SPT 100Introduction to Sport Management3
SPT 105Sport in Society3
SPT 110Principles of Coaching3
SPT 115Ethics in Sport3
SPT 120Sport Marketing3
SWK 110Introduction to Social Work3
SWK 200Social Welfare Policy3
SWK 205Case Management for Human Services Professionals3

Education (EDU) courses shown in List C in the Arts and Humanities area can be used as List C courses in either the Social and Behavioral Sciences area or the Arts and Humanities area.

Arts and Humanities:

Choose 3 hours from list A, 3 hours from list B, 3 additional hours from lists A or B, and 3 additional hours from lists A, B, or C.
List A
ART 110Introduction to Art3
ART 111Art History: Ancient to Medieval Periods3
ART 112Art History: Renaissance to the Present3
COMM 130Introduction to Film Studies3
MUS 101Music History: Middle Ages to Late 19th Century3
MUS 102Music History: 20th Century3
MUS 105Music History: African-American Music3
MUS 110Jazz Appreciation3
MUS 115Rock and Pop Music3
THE 105Theater Appreciation3
THE 110History of Theater3
List B
LIT 200Introduction to Literature3
LIT 210The Short Story3
LIT 220Poetry3
LIT 230Drama3
LIT 240The Novel3
LIT 251American Literature to 18653
LIT 252American Literature since 18653
LIT 255African American Literature3
LIT 261British Literature: Medieval Period to 18003
LIT 262British Literature: 1800 to Present3
LIT 265Shakespeare3
LIT 270Children's Literature3
LIT 280Science Fiction3
LIT 285Women Writers3
PHI 105Introduction to Philosophy3
PHI 110Ethics3
REL 105World Religions3
List C
ART 120Design History3
ART 130Photography3
ART 141Drawing 13
ART 142Drawing 23
ART 143Drawing 33
ART 150Watercolor3
ART 161Sculpture 13
ART 162Sculpture 23
COMM 105Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 115Introduction to Journalism3
COMM 120Mass Media and Society3
COMM 205Small Group Communication3
COMM 215Journalism Practicum2
CULT 105Issues in Human Diversity3
CULT 110Social Issues in Technology3
EDU 105Introduction to Education3
EDU 110Educational Technology3
EDU 200Individuals with Exceptionalities3
EDU 210Learning in Childhood3
ENG 100English Principles: Grammar and Structure3
ENG 131Creative Writing: Poetry3
ENG 132Creative Writing: Fiction3
ENG 134Creative Writing: Writing for Children3
FRN 101Elementary French 14
FRN 102Elementary French 24
FRN 201Intermediate French 14
FRN 202Intermediate French 24
ITP 101Beginning American Sign Language 13
ITP 102Beginning American Sign Language 23
ITP 201Intermediate American Sign Language 13
ITP 202Intermediate American Sign Language 23
ITP 251Advanced American Sign Language 13
ITP 252Advanced American Sign Language 23
MUS 100Musical Concepts3
MUS 131Vocal Ensemble for Mixed Voices 11
MUS 132Vocal Ensemble for Mixed Voices 21
SPN 100Spanish for the Professions2
SPN 101Elementary Spanish 14
SPN 102Elementary Spanish 24
SPN 201Intermediate Spanish 14
SPN 202Intermediate Spanish 24
SPN 221Spanish 1 for Business and Finance4
SPN 222Spanish 2 for Business and Finance4
SPN 200Spanish Conversation and Composition3
REL 110The Old Testament3
REL 115The New Testament3
THE 115Acting3
THE 140Oral Interpretation of Literature3
THE 240Performance Practicum2

Education (EDU) courses can be used as List C courses in either the Social and Behavioral Sciences area or the Arts and Humanities area.

Natural/Physical Science:

Recommended Courses
BIO 111Biology: Unity of Life4
BIO 112Biology: Diversity of Life (Approval Pending)4
EVS 110Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup4
EVS 120Environmental Geology4
EVS 130Environmental Science: Ecology and Ecosystems4
PSC 105Astronomy4
PSC 110Earth Science4
PSC 115Energy3
Additional Options
BIO 131Biology 15
BIO 132Biology 25
BIO 151Anatomy and Physiology 14
BIO 152Anatomy and Physiology 24
CHE 110Fundamentals of Chemistry4
CHE 111Bio-Organic Chemistry4
CHE 121
  & CHE 131
General Chemistry 1
   and General Chemistry 1 Lab (must complete both courses as co-requisites)
5
CHE 122
  & CHE 132
General Chemistry 2
   and General Chemistry 2 Lab (must complete both courses as co-requisites)
5
PHY 151Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based4
PHY 152Physics 2: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based4
PHY 201Physics 1: Calculus-Based5
PHY 202Physics 2: Calculus-Based5

Cooperative Education:

Seminar Required
HUM 190Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
Co-op 1
Co-op Courses include:2
HUM 191Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 192Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 194Part-Time Career Education Project 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 195Part-Time Career Education Project 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
HUM 294Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
HUM 296Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
1

To be chosen only in consultation with Co-op Coordinator.
Students must meet with the Co-op Coordinator at least one semester prior to beginning the Co-op process to discuss options and plan how to complete Co-op credits.

Electives:

Consult your advisor for help selecting electives.12

Courses should be chosen to meet the requirements of the institution where you plan to earn your bachelor’s degree. Any course in the list of requirements on previous pages may be used as an elective.

Note: If a student earns more than the required number of credits in any category (for example by taking two 4-credit science courses), the additional credits will count towards the elective requirement.

Faculty

Program Chair

TBD

Co-op Coordinator

Jayne Martin Dressing