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Apr 09, 2025
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2025-2026 WNCC College Catalog
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
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An Associate of Arts (AA) degree and the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree prepare students for careers and/or advanced study at a four-year college or university.
Total Credits
All associate degrees require a minimum of 60 credit credits. To qualify for the AA or AFA, the student must successfully complete the following required general education requirements (31 credits), as well as a minimum of 29 credits of College-approved program specific coursework within an emphasis area.
In some cases, students may be required to complete developmental courses prior to taking certain other courses. Courses numbered below the 1000-level do not count as part of the total credits for the AA or AFA degrees.
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General Education Total Credits: 31 Credits
General Education Requirements The general education requirements for associate degrees at WNCC are consistent with the College’s philosophy statement and role and mission statement, which state that all students should demonstrate competencies that will allow them to seek higher education, participate as an active member in society, or achieve responsible careers in a contemporary work environment. More specifically, students in career-oriented areas should be able to communicate, calculate, evaluate, and understand the social and scientific implications of the world around them. Students seeking transfer to a baccalaureate program should complete a general education requirement, which is broad in scope and requires an in-depth level of inquiry Written Communication
(6 Credits) Oral Communication
(3 Credits) Humanities
(6 Credits from 2 aifferent alphas) Lab Science
(4 Credits) - Any BIOS with Lab: 4 Credits
- Any CHEM with Lab: 4 Credits
- Any PHYS with Lab: 4 Credits
Personal Development
(3 Credits) Social Science
(6 Credits from 2 different alphas) Economics/ Political Science/ History:
Required Program Specific Coursework
Students will select a specific emphasis area of interest in which they will complete a specific recommended curriculum to complete an AA degree. Program Specific Coursework: 29 Credits
Minimum Total Credits for AA: 60 Credits
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