Associate of Arts

General Education Requirements (AGEC) (32-35 credits)

Minimum credit hours are listed for each category.

• Written Communication ¹ Credits: 6
• Quantitative Reasoning  Credits: 3
• Natural Sciences  Credits: 4 
• Arts and Humanities ² Credits: 6
• Social and Behavioral Sciences ² Credits: 6
• Institutions in the Americas  Credits: 3
• Options^{​​​​​​​3} Credits: 4-7, as needed to align for transfer:
  • Oral Communication  
  • Natural Sciences  
  • Arts and Humanities  
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences  

Notes:

• ¹ Must be in composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents)
• ² Recommend that students select from two different prefixes
• ³ Limit one course per category

Major and Elective Studies (25-28 credits)

• Communication ⁴ Credits: 3
• Major/Elective courses as needed for transfer⁵ Credits: 22-25
  • Recommend five (5) 200 level courses as required for major
  • Select courses according to your transfer goal or intended major to meet the 60 credit minimum. It is recommended that students choose from the following courses when completing this requirement: ACC, AGE, AGS, AJS (except AJS 292 ), ANT, ART, ASL, BIO, BHS, BSA, CHM, CHP, COM, CSA, CSC, DAN*, ECE, ECN, EDU, EGR, ENG, EXW, FMA, GEO, GLG, HIS, HUM, LDR, MAT (except MAT 100 ), MGT, MKT, MUS, NSG, NTR, PHE*, PHI, PHY, POS, PSY, REC*, REL, SOC, SPA, STU, THR, and VGD. *DAN, PHE and REC are limited to 4 activity-based credit hours each.

In addition to completing AGEC requirements, students should carefully choose courses that align with their transfer major and institution. AZTransfer Major Guides link associate's degrees to their related bachelor's degrees for majors that are offered by two or more of Arizona's public universities.

Notes:

• ⁴ Could be satisfied as part of AGEC. 
• ⁵ Students may also wish to consult with a faculty member in their major field of study at both YC and their transfer institution.

Transfer Resources

The following tools are provided to assist students who are planning to transfer to Arizona Universities.

• Majors & Degrees Guide - AZTransfer
  • Major guides link associate's degrees to their related bachelor's degrees for majors that are offered by two or more of Arizona's public universities.
• Course Equivalency Guide - AZTransfer
  • The Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) shows students how community college courses transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona. This guide can assist you when choosing your major and elective studies.
• ASU Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
  • The Transfer Admission Guarantee, or TAG, helps you plan and complete your Arizona community college coursework to meet the lower-division course requirements for your ASU major. When you complete the TAG, you'll be on track and prepared for success in earning your bachelor's degree.
• NAU Jacks Path
  • Jacks Path allows you see the courses you can take at Yavapai College, how your credits transfer to NAU, your progress toward completing your NAU degree, and what you'll take at NAU to earn your bachelor's degree.
• UA Bridge Program
  • The UA Bridge program is a partnership between several Arizona community colleges and the University of Arizona that provides a clear path to pursuing your UA bachelor's degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts degree, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective written, oral, or visual communication for specific audiences in the context of the field of study.
2. Use field of study frameworks to investigate issues and/or solve problems.
3. Apply scientific concepts and methodologies within the field of study.
4. Interpret quantitative information and/or utilize mathematical concepts and techniques.
5. Examine how diverse perspectives impact the human experience within a field of study.