The Associate in Arts Degree prepares the individual for transfer to a four-year college or university. Several four-year colleges and universities in Illinois have entered into articulation agreements with Kennedy-King College, which guarantee Junior-level status for the transfer student who has an Associate in Arts degree. Your College Advisor has detailed information relevant to these articulation agreements.
Emphasis in the Associate in Arts degree program is placed upon the communications, social sciences, humanities, and professional fields. The program requires the successful completion, with a minimum of an overall C (2.00) grade point average, of a minimum of 62 semester hours.
Thirty-seven (37) to forty-one (41) of the required minimum 62 semester hours must be distributed among the five General Education areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Science, Mathematics, and Science.
It is recommended that the remaining 21 to 25 semester hours of elective courses be selected from one of the Major Areas of Concentration listed beginning on page 45.
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college may elect to earn an A.A. Degree without a specific major area of concentration of study, but must meet minimum degree requirements (See Graduation Requirements on page 21). All students are urged to consult a Kennedy-King College Transfer Center Advisor, College Advisor, or their Faculty Advisor.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE A.A. DEGREE (37-41 CREDIT HOURS) |
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| I. | COMMUNICATION | 9 CREDIT HOURS |
| English 101, English 102, Speech 101 | ||
| II. | MATHEMATICS | 3-6 CREDIT HOURS |
| Mathematics 118, 122, 125, 135, 204, 207, 208, 209 | ||
| III. | SOCIAL SCIENCE | 9 CREDIT HOURS |
Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines: Anthropology 201, 202; Economics 201, 202; Geography 101, 102; History 111, 112, 141*, 142*, 215*, 243*, 247*, 248*; Political Science 200, 201, 203, 204; Psychology 201, 207, 211, 214, 222; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 205 |
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| IV. | HUMANITIES | 9 CREDIT HOURS |
One course must be selected from the Humanities and one course must be selected from Fine Arts. An additional course must be selected from either area: Humanities Fine Arts *Three credit hours are required to meet the Human Diversity requirements. Above listed courses marked with an (*) can be used to satisfy both Human Diversity and General Education core requirements. |
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| V. | PHYSICAL and LIFE SCIENCES | 7-8 CREDIT HOURS |
One course must be selected from the Physical Sciences and one must be selected from the Biological Sciences (at least one must include a lab). Physical Sciences Biological Sciences |
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| RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION and
ELECTIVE COURSES (Varies according to the Major Area of Concentration.) (23-27 CREDIT HOURS) |
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Computer Literacy |
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TOTAL HOURS
62 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM
**Varies according to the Major Area of Concentration.
African-American Studies
Involves students in an examination of past and present factors that affect the African-American experience. Permits students to transfer to a four year college or university as a major in African-American Studies within the Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, or Literature disciplines.
Art
Two years of study in fine arts and design for students who wish to transfer to a four year college or university as art majors. Students concentrating in Art must take Fine Arts 107 and 108 as part of their general education Humanities requirement.
Business Administration
Study of basic business administration for students who intend to transfer to a four year college or university, or can lead to employment in management positions in business, industry or government, such as accounting, economics, finance, labor economics, marketing, personnel management.
Computer Information Systems
Study of general education basic skills along with more in-depth study in computer information systems, which leads to transfer to the four year institution.
English
Sequence of courses recommended for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in English.
Fine Arts
Recommended sequence of courses for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's
degree in Fine Arts.
Foreign Language
Study of modern foreign languages for students who intend to transfer to a four year college or university; can lead to employment in government positions here and abroad, library work, international business firms and organizations, or teaching foreign languages.
History
Sequence of courses recommended for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in History.
Humanities
Provides students intending to transfer to a four year institution with two years of concentrated course work in
Humanities.
Journalism
Two years of study in news writing and reporting techniques for students who intend to transfer to a four year college or university. Can lead to career in newspaper, radio, television, or magazine writing; in publishing; in public relations or public information.
Literature
Sequence of courses recommended for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's
degree in literature.
Music
Study of basic music theory, composition and performance for the student who intends to transfer to a four year college or university; can lead to employment as professional musician, teacher of music. composer or arranger for music groups or studios.
Philosophy
Recommended sequence of courses for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's
degree in Philosophy.
Physical Education
Study of physical education and liberal arts courses for the student who intends to transfer to a four year college or university; can lead to employment as teacher of physical education or supervisory positions in public and private recreation facilities and clubs.
Political Science
Recommended sequence of courses for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Psychology
Recommended courses for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Social Work
Basic liberal arts and introductory courses for students who intend to transfer to a four year college or school of social work in preparation for careers in social service as counselors or caseworkers.
Sociology
Sequence of courses recommended for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelor's
degree in Sociology.
Speech & Drama
Study of speech, drama and humanities for students who intend to transfer to a four year college or university; can lead to employment in theater, education, sales, a variety of positions in business, industry or government.
Teaching - Elementary
Study of basic education and liberal arts courses for the student who intends to transfer to a four year college or university.
Teaching - High School
Study of basic education and liberal arts courses for the student who intends to transfer to a four year college or
university.