* General Education Requirements: These are designed to provide a broad liberal arts education and typically include courses in:
* English Composition: Often two semesters.
* Mathematics: This could range from basic algebra to college algebra, depending on the program and your intended major if transferring to a four-year college.
* Humanities: Courses like literature, philosophy, history, or art history.
* Social Sciences: Courses like sociology, psychology, political science, economics.
* Natural Sciences: Courses like biology, chemistry, or physics (often with labs).
* Foreign Language: Sometimes a requirement, often two years.
* Electives: These are courses you choose based on your interests, often fulfilling requirements within certain categories (e.g., humanities electives, social science electives).
* Major-Specific Requirements (sometimes): Some AA programs allow students to begin focusing on a specific field of study, although this is more common with Associate of Science (AS) degrees. Even then, a significant portion of the coursework will still be general education.
To find the exact courses required for an AA degree, you must consult the course catalog of the specific college or university where you plan to study. Their website will have this information, often within a section called "Academic Catalog" or "Degrees and Programs."