Associate in Arts - AA Degree

The program's learning outcomes align closely with the mission of the Arts & Sciences Division and the institution by focusing on academic preparation for successful transfer to four-year institutions. The outcomes emphasize core academic skills - such as communication, critical thinking, and quantitative or analytical reasoning - that support students' ability to succeed after transfer.

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina and to Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status.

Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communication: Students will clearly express ideas in written or oral forms of communication.

2. Problem-Solving: Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate complex problems, utilizing critical thinking to formulate effective solutions.

3. Global Perspectives: Student will demonstrate understanding of diverse cultures and global issues, fostering an appreciation for different viewpoints.