Associate of Arts (AARTS)
The Associate of Arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer into a bachelor's degree program immediately after completing their Cincinnati State degree.
Working closely with an academic advisor, students customize the curriculum to fit the school and the bachelor's degree program they plan to complete. Students can prepare for bachelor's degree majors in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, History, Organizational Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education, and other areas of study.
The Associate of Arts degree includes the Ohio Transfer 36 (formerly Ohio Transfer Module), which is a core set of general education courses, along with directed electives that allow students to complete the first two years of a four-year degree in a liberal arts field.
Students in the Associate of Arts program participate in cooperative education, which offers opportunities for internship or employment in a career-related field. The co-op or internship placement provides practical training and enriches the academic experience.
For more information, please contact the Humanities and Sciences Division at (513) 569-1700.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Associate of Arts (AARTS)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 100 | Introduction to Transfer Planning | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX OT36 Mathematics Elective | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Arts/Humanities Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM 190 | Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| XXX XXX OT36 Arts/Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM 29X Co-op/Internship Elective | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| XXX XXX OT36 Natural/Physical Sciences Elective 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| XXX XXX OT36 Natural/Physical Sciences Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX OT36 Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 56 | 46 | 60 | |
Electives
Students should consult with their advisor when choosing any electives to ensure maximum transferability of credits. Courses not listed here may be applied to the degree requirements only with the permission of an advisor.
Co-op/Internship Electives must be chosen in consultation with a Co-op Coordinator. Students should meet with their Co-op Coordinator one semester prior to the planned Co-op/Internship semester to choose the appropriate route.
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| Any FYE Course or HNR 100 | ||
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics Elective 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved course from MAT | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts/Humanities Electives 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from ART, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Natural/Physical Sciences Electives 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from BIO, CHE, EVS, PHY, PSC | ||
| OT36 Electives (Minimum of 9 Credit Hours) 1 | ||
| Any OT36 Approved Course | ||
| Directed Electives | ||
| Any course from ADC, ART, ASL, BIO, CHE, COMM, CRJ, CULT, ECO, EDU, ENG, FRN, GEO, HST, HSV, LDR, LIT, MAT, MUS, PHI, PHY, POL, PSY, REL, SOC, SPN, SWK, THE | ||
| Co-op/Internship Electives | ||
| HUM 294 | Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 296 | Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
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For a complete list of Ohio Transfer 36 Approved courses, please see the Ohio Transfer 36 page in this catalog.
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
- The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
Associate of Arts (AARTS)
- Understand the needs of a professional setting aligned with the specific major of study for transfer.
- Understand fundamental principles related to the specific major of study for transfer, in accordance with the departmental learning outcomes of their intended transfer major.
- Understand the value and process of transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate credential.