The Associate in Arts degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program which includes the major components of the General Education Requirements. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter which is general or vocational.

The Core Curriculum outcomes are the following:

1. Spiritual Development – Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate an understanding of Christian beliefs and values, a Christian worldview, and how Christian beliefs and values, a Christian worldview, and how Christian values related to their academic studies. Additionally, they will develop spiritually in a manner consistent with faith in Jesus Christ.
2. Reasoning and Communication – Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate the ability to think critically, employ ethical reasoning, and communicate effectively.
3. Science and Mathematics – Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate scientific and mathematical reasoning.
4. Humanities and Social Sciences – Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate knowledge of and reasoning with the humanities and social sciences.
5. Multicultural Awareness – Students completing the Core Curriculum will demonstrate an awareness of multiculturalism and diverse worldviews.

Contact the College of Adult and Professional Studies Enrollment Office for an information packet.