Associate of Arts Programs
Although a 4-year baccalaureate degree is essential for many vocational and professional careers, many require a shorter time of preparation, as evidenced by the number of 2-year programs in junior and community colleges. Most of these programs, however, are offered by public institutions that do not provide the distinctive Christian worldview that Evangel offers. These students also gain from being associated with students who are pursuing 4-year degrees.
Evangel University offers several 2-year degree programs that can be used as terminal preparation or as an opportunity to determine whether a student wishes to obtain a 4-year degree. The graduation ceremony recognizes students who complete the Associate of Arts degree program.
Degree Requirements. The level of academic performance required for the Associate of Arts degree is the same as for the Baccalaureate degree. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required. At least 30 semester credits must be taken in residence, including the final 24 before earning the degree. All A.A. degrees require a minimum of 60 credits, with some specialized programs requiring up to 2 additional credits. Graduates of A.A. programs must be English Writing Proficient and meet the mathematics proficiency requirements as listed in the catalog (Academic Policies and Procedures section). Students who earn the Associate of Arts degree are entitled to the services of the Evangel University Academic Career Development Center.
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL 111 Composition (or higher) | 3 |
| MATH 210 Statistics (or equivalent) | 3 |
| HUMANITIES: | |
| Two courses in two of the following areas: English literature, fine arts, communication. | 5-6 |
| BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: | |
| History or Government | 3 |
| Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE: | |
| One course with or without a lab component. | 3-4 |
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BIBLICAL STUDIES: |
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| BIBL 111 Essential Christianity | 3 |
| BIBL 115 Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 116 New Testament Literature | 3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 30 |
Specialty Programs. The Associate of Arts degree may be earned in the following areas: General Education, Business Administration, Communication (Communication Studies, Electronic Media, or Film and Photography), Education (Child Care and Development emphasis), Science (Pre-engineering, or Pre-nursing emphasis), Social Sciences (History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science emphasis), and Theology (Biblical Studies or Intercultural Studies emphasis).
In addition to the General Education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree and the specialty requirements listed below, electives must be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor to bring the total number of credits to 60 or more.