Liberal Arts & Sciences
Associate Degree Transfer-Oriented Program
GRADUATION CHECKLIST – BY SEMESTER
This program is a Transfer-Oriented Degree that is intended to be completed before you continue your education at the
baccalaureate level. Individual articulation agreements may exist with specific universities so that your degree is completely
accepted with all credits transferring. Please check with your Academic Advisor to ensure you enroll in the appropriate courses
to ensure seamless transfer to your intended transfer institution.
First Semester (Fall) – 15 credits
Gen Ed: Written Communication
ENG*101 (or ENG*101E): Composition
Gen Ed: Aesthetic Dimensions
Gen Ed: Historical Knowledge
Unrestricted Elective
Any course numbered 100 or above
Foreign Language Elective (1 of 2)
Two courses must be in the same language
Second Semester (Spring) – 15-16 credits
Gen Ed: Written Communication
ENG*102: Literature & Composition
Continuing Learning/Information Literacy
General Education Elective (1 of 3)**
Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning
Must be a Math course above MAT*137
Foreign Language Elective (2 of 2)
Two courses must be in the same language
Third Semester (Fall) – 15-16 credits
Gen Ed: Scientific Knowledge OR
Scientific Reasoning (1 of 2)
One Science course must include a lab
Gen Ed: Social Phenomena (1 of 2)
Gen Ed: Oral Communication
General Education Elective (2 of 3)**
Unrestricted Elective
Any course numbered 100 or above
Fourth Semester (Spring) – 15-16 credits
General Education Elective (3 of 3)**
Gen Ed: Scientific Knowledge OR
Scientific Reasoning (2 of 2)
One Science course must include a lab
Gen Ed: Social Phenomena (2 of 2)
Unrestricted Elective
Any course numbered 100 or above
Unrestricted Elective
Any course numbered 100 or above
This course may not be necessary if the total of
all other credits is 60 or greater.
* 4-credit language courses will transfer in for 4 credits. Foreign language requirements may be waived for previous coursework (including
American Sign Language), native fluency, AP/CLEP/Subject SAT exams, or documented disability exemptions. In such cases, a student will need to
substitute open electives to complete a minimum of 60 total credits for the Associate Degree.
***General Education Elective: Chosen from Aesthetic Dimensions, Historical Knowledge, Oral Communication, Quantitative Reasoning, Scientific
Reasoning, Scientific Knowledge, Social Phenomena, or Written Communication
Student’s Name ______________________________ Student’s ID _______________ Revised 3/11/19