14 Professional Associate of Arts Programs in USA

This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions.

Social Science fields are many and varied, and include such areas as Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. An A.A. degree prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study in Social Science or one of its encompassing fields.

This major will prepare students for employment in the fields of graphic design, illustration, website design, advertising and marketing, and social media marketing. It consists of experiences in applied design, digital imaging, graphic design principles, layout and design, and website design. The focus is on an introduction to design thinking, visual communication, and skills in graphic design, illustration, web design, and graphic art for print and digital delivery.

Express yourself with a broad-based liberal arts education with this associate of art degree.

Allen’s associate degree in Anthropology prepares students for successful transfer to university study by providing a solid foundation in anthropology and related social sciences.

Do you dream of being on the radio, appearing on television, or attracting followers to a YouTube channel? Or maybe you want to promote a new idea, produce an award-winning film, take stunning photographs, or captivate audiences as a professional speaker? Whatever your dream, we have a class for that! Our classes are taught by committed faculty who have experience working in the fields they teach and are dedicated to your success.

Upon completion of this program, the student will have developed a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world.

Northampton's Journalism, Media & Professional Writing Program provides the foundation for a career in the dynamic, digital world of the news media and professional communications in the 21st century. The major prepares students to transfer into a four-year degree program. The program emphasizes practical skills in reporting and writing for print and the web for students with no experience and provides those with some experience an opportunity to enhance their skills.

The Richard Bland College of William & Mary Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is equivalent to the first two year of a bachelor’s degree program. The GSSP consists of for-credit coursework and provides an academic and cultural bridge from your high school experience to studying at a U.S. university.

The Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Concentration A.A. program prepares students for academic success in baccalaureate transfer programs in liberal arts disciplines. This concentration meets the SUNY Transfer Paths for communication that satisfies the common lower division requirements shared by all SUNY campuses. It also meets the transfer paths for related communication fields such as media management, communication studies, broadcast and mass communication, communication-public relations, and communications and information design. By providing students with courses that offer a diverse set of global and cultural perspectives, the program expects students to explore and reflect on human endeavors in the context of nature and society.

This concentration area is designed to serve students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Language and Literature or English, with a concentration in Literature, both British and American.

The Art and Design program at Bay College is designed to provide students with a general solid education background and a concentration in art and design. This program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences English Concentration A.A. program prepares students for academic success in baccalaureate transfer programs in liberal arts disciplines. The concentration supports the SUNY Transfer Pathways for English and ensures seamless transfer to a 4-year SUNY institution. By providing students with courses that offer a diverse set of global and cultural perspectives, the program expects students to explore and reflect on human endeavors in the context of nature and society.

Our Art and Design program will provide you with quality education and an environment that encourages you to reach your full artistic potential. At CCC, you’ll have the opportunity to display your work annually during the Fine Arts Festival we hold every spring on our Columbus Campus. Our faculty encourage students to enter competitions throughout the year.