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Degrees and Core Requirements<br />
Arts and Sciences students can complete their two-year degrees and<br />
then transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete their<br />
bachelor degrees.<br />
Three degrees are awarded in the Arts and Sciences:<br />
• Associate of Arts (A.A.)<br />
• Associate of Science (A.S.)<br />
• Associate of Science/Career Option (A.S./C.O.)<br />
While degree requirements vary according to major area, each degree<br />
includes the core courses outlined here. For details on major requirements,<br />
please refer to the <strong>Kirkwood</strong> college catalog.<br />
Students who plan to transfer should work closely with the Advising<br />
and Transfer Center regarding the transfer of Arts and Sciences degrees<br />
and to facilitate the transfer process.<br />
Communication - Writing<br />
Communication - Speech<br />
History/Cultures<br />
Humanities<br />
Humanities &/or History/Cultures<br />
Mathematics<br />
Mathematics/Science<br />
Science<br />
Social Science<br />
Career Option Core<br />
Electives<br />
DEGREE TOTAL<br />
70<br />
(Summer 2007)<br />
Arts & Sciences<br />
Associate of Arts<br />
Credit Hours<br />
* Diversity course requirement<br />
5<br />
3<br />
6<br />
9<br />
3<br />
6<br />
9<br />
21<br />
62<br />
Electives<br />
Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements<br />
Electives are transferable courses required by all three Arts and Science<br />
degrees. They provide students opportunities to explore subjects of special<br />
interest outside of the core requirements, or may be applied to the<br />
major students plan to pursue.<br />
Electives are offered each semester in most departments. The following<br />
types of courses can be counted as electives:<br />
• All courses with "Arts & Sciences Elective Code A" in the<br />
courses description. (transfer courses)<br />
• Up to 16 credit hours of courses with "Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code B" in the course description. (technical courses)<br />
• Only 2 credit hours of courses with "Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code D" in the course description. (developmental<br />
courses)<br />
Students in special majors or Career Option programs may be required<br />
to take specific courses to satisfy their major/Career Option requirements.<br />
Associate of Science<br />
Credit Hours<br />
* Students seeking an A.A. degree from <strong>Kirkwood</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> must complete one approved Diversity course.<br />
** Include one college-level mathematics course.<br />
*** Contact program coordinator for specific requirements.<br />
5<br />
3<br />
9<br />
20**<br />
6<br />
19<br />
62<br />
Associate of Science<br />
Career Option<br />
Credit Hours<br />
5<br />
3<br />
6<br />
6**<br />
6<br />
20***<br />
16<br />
62
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