Associate of Arts (AARTS)
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 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)
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 1XX Transfer Module Mathematics Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM 190 | Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| Second Year | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science Elective 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 60 | 44 | 62 | |
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 | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| English Composition Electives | ||
| 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 |
| Transfer Module Mathematics Electives | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved course from MAT | ||
| Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List A Electives 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from GEO, HST, LBR, POL | ||
| Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List B Electives 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from ECO, PSY, SOC | ||
| Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Electives 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from ART, MUS, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Electives 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from LIT, PHI, REL | ||
| Transfer Module Natural/Physical Sciences Electives 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from BIO, CHE, EVS, PHY, PSC | ||
| Directed Electives | ||
| Any course from ADC, ART, BIO, CHE, COMM, CRJ, CULT, EDU, ENG, FRN, ASL, ITP, LDR, MAT, PHY, PSY, REL, SOC, SPN, SWK, THE | ||
| Co-Op/Internship Electives | ||
| HUM 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 194 | Part-Time Career Education Project 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 195 | Part-Time Career Education Project 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Assoc | 2 |
| HUM 294 | Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 296 | Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| 1 | For a complete list of Transfer Module Approved courses, please see the Ohio Transfer Module 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)
- Communicate effectively
- Evaluate arguments in a logical fashion
- Employ the methods of inquiry characteristic of natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities
- Acquire an understanding of our global and diverse culture and society
- Engage in our democratic society
- Understand and experience a professional setting aligned with the specific major of study for transfer
- Understand fundamental principles related to the specific major of study for transfer
Faculty
Program Chair
Jen Martin, MA
jennifer.martin@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Jayne Martin Dressing, MA
jayne.dressing@cincinnatistate.edu
Advisors
Michelle Burbage, PhD
michelle.burbage@cincinnatistate.edu
Jessica Geraci, BA
jessica.geraci@cincinnatistate.edu
Susan Kowalski, MS
susan.kowalski@cincinnatistate.edu
Catherine McKee, MS Technology
catherine.mckee@cincinnatistate.edu