Associate of Arts, AA

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CODE: AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV and UNR. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.

ACADEMIC MAPS: Academic Maps: AA Associate of Arts

SCHOOL: School of Arts & Letters

DEPARTMENT: None

AREA OF STUDY: None

DESCRIPTION

The Associate of Arts Degree is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to UNLV, UNR, NSU, GBC or another baccalaureate-level institution. Students who are transferring outside the NSHE are advised to select courses that meet the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. The AA allows for a disciplinary emphasis and leads to further, specialized study at a four-year college or university.

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?

For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:

NSU/CSN Transfer Program - Aims to provide seamless, transparent pathways for transfer students to complete a bachelor’s degree from NSU. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://transfer2state.as.me/schedule.php?mc_phishing_protection_id=149734-cv8cgsiif6l5uqlogchg.
UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.
UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”

Student Learning Outcomes

Produce oral and written communication befitting the context and audience.
Utilize mathematical, symbolic, logical, graphical, geometric, or statistical analysis for the interpretation and solution of problems.
Identify and analyze a problem, generate and consider potential solutions, and defend the best solution based on evidence and reasoning.
Synthesize information from a variety of academic disciplines.
Examine the variations in human culture and incorporate perspectives of diversity.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 34

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.}

English Composition (6-8 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course must be completed before reaching 30 total college level credits.}

Literature (3 Credits)

ENG 231 - World Literature I or above

Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)

Natural Science (6-7 Credits)

Six to seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or ANTH 110L - Biological Anthropology Lab
or any AST prefix course
or BIOL 101 - Biology for Non-Majors or above
or CHEM 105 - Chemistry, Man and Society or above
or any EGG prefix course
or any ENV prefix course
or GEOG 103 - Physical Geography
or GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory
or GEOG 117 - Meteorology/Climatology
or any GEOL prefix course
or HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
or any PHYS prefix course

Values and Diversity

^{All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.}

See AA/AB/AS General Education Requirements for list of choices.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 26

Social Science Electives (9 Credits)

^{Select one course from three different disciplines}

any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L)
or CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
or any ECON prefix course
or GLO 101 - Introduction to Global Studies
or GLO 110 - Globalization: Issues and Approaches
or GLO 240 - International Development
or HHP 150 - Living Healthy and Well
or HHP 201 - Stress Management
or HHP 213 - Healthy Aging
or LAW 101 - Fundamentals of Law I
or PHIL 135 - Introduction to Ethics
or PHIL 205 - Science and Religion
or PHIL 207 - Social and Political Philosophy
or PHIL 216 - Philosophy of Human Nature
or PHIL 244 - Bioethics
or PHIL 245 - Contemporary Moral Issues
or PHIL 246 - Philosophy of Law
or PHIL 249 - Environmental Ethics
or any PSC prefix course
or any PSY prefix course
or any SOC prefix course
or WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class

Electives (17 Credits)

See your CSN Academic Advising Unit or the Transfer Program for the university you plan to attend for course selection.