2023-2024 Catalog

Professional Studies Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BS Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Program Description

The Professional Studies Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree provides a pathway toward an associate degree for students in professional certificate programs of study at SAU Tech. The curriculum provides students with a broad-based educational foundation of general education core requirements, related professional and technical coursework, and a focused area of study. The Professional Studies degree focuses on professional and technical career areas and presents the student with an associate degree which allows some latitude in selection of courses in areas of interest. This degree may also assist persons in the workforce in their efforts toward job progression and career advancement. The student should work with their advisor in planning the completion of this degree and, should they desire the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree, with the four-year institution to which they may plan to transfer.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

General Education (15 hours)

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

Choose six (6) hours from these courses:

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

CO 2213Technical Writing

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

MATH 1525Calculus I

5

MATH 2015Calculus II

5

Choose three (3) hours from one of these areas for a course that has not already been taken:

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

BI 2234Microbiology

4

BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4

ECON 2003Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

ENGL 2013Introduction to Creative Writing

3

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3

ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3

HIST 1003World History I

3

HIST 1013World History II

3

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3

HIST 2023U.S. History II

3

HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3

MUS 2013Music Appreciation

3

PHIL 2403Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHSC 1004Physical Sciences

4

PSCI 2003American Government National

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 2013Social Problems

3

THEA 2003Theatre Appreciation

3

Institutional Requirements (3 hours)

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Professional Core (15 hours)

Courses in the Professional Core must be from a single program area/concentration (i.e., Mechanical Maintenance, Multimedia Technology, Health Sciences, Welding, etc.).


General, Professional, and/or Technical Electives (27 hours)

The Portfolio Development course must be taken in order for credit to be awarded from selected work experience, business and industry or credit for prior learning under electives.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60