Associate of Arts (AARTS)

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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 1LecLabCredits
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective  101
ENG 101English Composition 1 303
MAT 1XX Transfer Module Mathematics Elective  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Elective  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 1  303
Semester 2  
ENG 10X English Composition Elective  303
HUM 190Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science 202
XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral List A Elective  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 2  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 3  303
Semester 3  
COMM 110Public Speaking 303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List B Elective  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Elective  303
HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 1  1201
Second Year
Semester 4  
XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science Elective 1  223
XXX XXX Transfer Module Elective 1  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 4  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 5  303
HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 2  1201
Semester 5  
XXX XXX Transfer Module Elective 2  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science Elective 2  223
XXX XXX Directed Elective 6  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 7  303
Total Credits:  604462

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 100College Success Strategies: Overview1
FYE 105College Success Strategies: Overview and Application2
FYE 110College Success Strategies: Practice and Application3
English Composition Electives
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
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 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 292Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Assoc2
HUM 294Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
HUM 296Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences2

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

Jessica Geraci, BA
jessica.geraci@cincinnatistate.edu

Susan Kowalski, MS
susan.kowalski@cincinnatistate.edu

Catherine McKee, MS Technology
catherine.mckee@cincinnatistate.edu