Minimum Requirements for A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. Degrees - see table below.
| Class | A.A. | A.S. | A.A.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP 1: English and Fine Arts | |||
| ----ENGL 10103 and ENGL 10203, (ENGL 1012/1023) Composition I & II | 6 | 6 | 6-9 |
| ----World Literature I or II | 3 | ||
| ----Fine Arts, Literature, Music Appreciation, Philosophy | 6 | 3 | |
| ----Speech | 3 | 3 | |
| GROUP II: Social Science | |||
| ----HIST 11103 or 11203, (HIST 1213/1223) World Civilizations | 3 | 3 | |
| ----HIST 21103 or 21203, (HIST 2113/2123) U.S. History | 3 | 3 | |
| ----Electives: Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| GROUP III: Natural Science and Mathematics | |||
| ----Biological Science: Genernal Biology, Zoology, Botany | 4 | 8 | |
| ----Physical Science: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science | 4 | 8 | |
| ----Mathematics: *College Algebra, **Technical Math Trigonometry, Geometry, and Calculus | *3 | 9 | **3 |
| GROUP IV: Physical Education | |||
| ----Physical Education Courses | 1 | 1 | |
| GROUP V: Computer Technology | |||
| ----Computer Technology Courses | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Semester Hours | 48 | 50 | 15-18 |
| Required By Course or Area | 39-32 | ||
| Approved Electives | 12 | 10 | 6-10 |
| Total Minimum Semester Hours for Graduation | 60 | 60 | ***60 |
| * College Algebra or a higher math course is required for the A.A. Degree. | |||
| ** Technical Math or equivalent to College Algebra accepted for specific AAS. | |||
| ***Note: AAS degree determines the general education course requirements within that degree plan. In keeping with Arkansas requirements, all AAS degrees are 60 credit hours except the ADN and MLT programs which are approved for more than 60 credit hours. |