Associate
in Arts Degree
The
AA degree is an appropriate degree for students who will
ultimately seek a bachelor’s degree from a four-year
college or university. The Associate in Arts degree
at Grays Harbor College meets the 1996 Intercollege Relations
Commission’s (ICRC) AA transfer degree guidelines
for Washington colleges and universities. Transfer
under the ICRC guidelines is dependent upon completion
of an associate degree prior to transfer to a four-year
institution. The AA degree requires courses primarily
from the liberal arts area which are transferable to senior
institutions.
This
degree requires completion of ninety academic credits in
courses numbered 100 or above plus three physical education
activity course credits. The ninety academic credits
include fifteen credits in basic skills plus fifteen credits
each in science, social science and humanities, twenty
credits in specified electives and ten credits of specified
or general elective course work. The degree is appropriate
for students planning to major in the areas listed below. Counselors
and academic advisors can assist in planning programs other
than those listed. Anthropology Art Business
Administration Communications
Criminal Justice Economics Education English
Foreign Language Geography History Journalism
Law Librarianship Mathematics Music Philosophy
Physical Education Political Science Psychology
Sociology Speech Theatre
Additional
Resources
What
Can I do with this Major? (Requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader)
Need some help understanding what career opportunities you will have
with various majors? Ever wonder what you can actually do with the major
you've already chosen? Take a look at What Can I Do With This Major/Degree.
Each title outlines common career areas, typical employers, and strategies
designed to maximize career opportunities upon completion of a four-year
degree.
How
Can I Assess My Interests, Skills, Abilities, Values,
and Personality?
The first step in any career decision-making process is to gather
information about yourself. It is very important to have an understanding
of your interests, skills, abilities, values, personal experiences, and
personality. The more you know about yourself, the easier it will be
for you to identify the type of career path you want.
Planning
Your Transfer to a 4-year School
Planning to transfer? Need to know the requirements of the school you
hope to enter? Or are you just trying to understand exactly what a transfer
degree is and if it is the right degree for you?
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