Associate in Arts Degree - AA

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Program Code: AA.40000

This degree is designed to allow you to complete required general education courses, introductory courses for your intended program of study at a college or university. This degree is primarily intended for student seeking to complete a bachelors, or higher, program of study. It is crucial to consult with a Counselor or Academic Advisor on proper course selections to align with your ultimate transfer or career goals. Fulfilling the required thirty credit (30) core courses may meet the requirements for the MTA (Michigan Transfer Agreement) articulation agreement. Please consult Registration and Academic Policies and Information , a Counselor of Advisor, or visit our webpage at: www.delta.edu for more information.

Humanities

COM – Any COM course from approved list Credits: 3
– Additional Humanities Electives from approved list Credits: 5

Minimum Credits: 8 (must include at least two different disciplines)

Social Sciences

POL or HIS Foundational Civics course from approved list Credits: 3/4
– Additional Social Sciences Electives from approved list Credits: 4/5

Minimum Credits: 8 (must include at least two different disciplines)

Science

Natural Science (minimum 2 courses)

– Natural Science with Lab from approved list Credits: 3/5
– Natural Science with or without lab from approved list Credits: 1/5

Minimum Credits: 4/10 (must include at least two different disciplines)

Mathematics (minimum 1 course)

MTH – Mathematics from approved list Credits: 3/4

Minimum Science Credits from approved Natural Science and Mathematics courses: 8 (must include at least two different disciplines)

English Composition

ENG – Any Approved College Composition I Course Credits: 3
ENG – Any Approved College Composition II Course Credits: 3

Minimum Credits: 6

Lifelong Wellness

LW – Lifelong Wellness Course(s) from approved list Credits: 2

Minimum Credits: 2

Additional Electives

Additional Electives Credits: 30

Minimum Credits: 30

Total Credits: 62

Notations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Civic Engagement
Complete one of the following Civic Engagement options in addition to the Foundational Civics courses listed above.
1. Designated Service Learning course across the curriculum (SL) will appear after the course designation.
2. A Social Sciences Civic Engagement project (1 credit). A faculty member must supervise this project, either as a project tied to a course or as individualized instruction.
3. A course that includes the civic engagement project in its outcome and objectives. These courses include: POL 105W , HIS 237W , IHU 120W /SSI 120W , and IHU 240W /SSI 240W .
  Note: POL 105W and HIS 237W will satisfy both the Foundational Civics and Civic Engagement graduation requirements.
Approved COM Courses List: COM 112W , COM 114W , COM 202W , COM 212W , COM 214W , COM 215W , COM 222 , COM 224W , COM 235W , COM 236W , COM 244W , or COM 245W
Approved Foundational Civics Courses List: POL 103W , POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , POL 229W , POL 232W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W .
Approved Lifelong Wellness Courses List: LW 221W , or LW 222 , or LW 223W (2-3 credits) or: LW 206A , or LW 220W (1 credit) and LWA course (1 credit) or: LWT 230 , or LWT 242 or LWT 251 (3-4 credits).
Approved Mathematics Courses List: MTH 116W , MTH 118W , MTH 120 , or higher course).
Complete 8 credits from two different disciplines in Humanities from the approved course list. See Graduation Requirements .
Complete 8 credits from two different disciplines in Social Sciences from the approved course list.See Graduation Requirements .
Complete 8 credits from two different disciplines with one course that counts as a lab in Natural Science from approved course list. See Graduation Requirements .