Online associate degree students receive the same support as on campus students, including:
- Dedicated advisor to guide students during weekly one-on-sessions
- Courses taught by instructors trained in universal design methods that reduce learning barriers
- Access to library, Information Technology, executive function coaching, and other resources
- Career readiness workshops to build job search skills
- Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in chosen field of study
- Social Pragmatics skills development (PEERS® program)
- Intentional programming that bring online students together in social settings and fosters a sense of community
Plus, scheduled events that assist families in keeping students motivated and engaged.
Associate of Arts in General Studies
Concentration in Career Competency
A concentration in Career Competency provides a foundation for students to explore career interests by offering career readiness experiences enhanced by course offerings. Students will receive an initial assessment of individual career readiness, and then will work with their academic advisor/career mentor to develop an academic plan and career goals. Course choices allow for further development in understanding the cultural, social, and professional demands called upon when exploring careers.
Associate of Arts in Business Studies
A business degree is one of the most sought-after degrees, preparing students for career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. By providing students with a basic understanding of management theory, marketing, and accounting practices, this degree prepares them to seek entry-level managerial positions or transfer to a four-year institution as business majors.
Courses
A.A. General Studies
| General Studies | A.A. |
|---|---|
| 1000/2000 General Education Core | Cr |
| EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning | 3 |
| WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| WRT1012 Research and Analysis | 3 |
| COM 1011 Introduction to Communication* | 3 |
| MAT 1321 Statistics (or Placement above Level 3) | 3 |
| HIS 1011 Humanities I: Anc & Med West Cult (or HIS 1031 History of World Art) | 3 |
| HTH 1011 Science of Wellness | 4 |
| PSY 1011 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| FIN 1011 Personal Finance (Part of Concentration) | 3 |
| COM 2021 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Sub total Gen Ed 1000/2000 | 31 |
| 1000/2000 Program Requirement | |
| EDU 2061 Education and Identity | 3 |
| 1000/2000 Program Requirement (Concentration) | Cr |
| EDU 1021 Digital Literacy | 3 |
| ADV 1140 Career Exploration/ Self Assessment | 1 |
| EDU 2032 Career Development | 3 |
| BUS 2011 Effective Business Communication | 3 |
| Internship (or equivalent) | 4 |
| Sub Total Requirements | 17 |
| Open electives (Summer/J-Term online offerings/ BUS 1011, CSC 1221, ACC 1011, ECN 2021, MGT 2011, ACC 2011) | 12 |
Total Credits | 60 |
A.A. Business Studies
| General Studies | A.A. |
|---|---|
| 1000/2000 General Education Core | Cr |
| EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning | 3 |
| WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| WRT1012 Research and Analysis | 3 |
| COM 1011 Introduction to Communication (Maj Req) | 3 |
| MAT 1321 Statistics (or Placement above Level 3) | 3 |
| HIS 1011 Humanities I: Anc & Med West Cult (or HIS 1031 History of World Art) | 3 |
| HTH 1011 Science of Wellness | 4 |
| ECN 2021 Introduction to Macroeconomics (Maj Req) | 3 |
| ACC1011 Principles of Accounting I (Maj Req) | 3 |
| COM 2021 Interpersonal Communication (Maj Req) | 3 |
Sub total Gen Ed 1000/2000 | 31 |
| 1000/2000 Program Requirement | |
| EDU 2061 Education and Identity | 3 |
| BUS1011 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT2011 Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC2011 Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 2011 Effective Business Communication | 3 |
| Internship (or equivalent) | 3 |
| Sub Total Requirements | 18 |
| Open electives (Summer/J-Term online offerings/EDU1021/ADV 1140/EDU2032, FIN 1011 | 11 |
Total Credits | 60 |
