Associate of Arts

Degree
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If you are considering a career in the arts, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Arts degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Arts degree requires completion of more arts and humanities courses, such as English and Philosophy (and fewer math and science courses).

In addition, students can pursue an Associate of Arts degree with a specific subject area of focus or concentration called a “pathway.” 

Ohio has created “Guaranteed Transfer Pathways” for students to still work on the first two years of a bachelor’s degree but take more courses within a specific subject or career interest. For example, students who know they want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English can complete an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration or “pathway” in English. 

Associate of Arts Pathways

Associate of Arts

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and have an interest in the arts generally can complete an Associate of Arts without an area of concentration which allows them to take courses in a variety of areas. 

Associate of Arts Plan of Study

Associate of Arts - Economics

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics and have an interest in studying things like the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services can complete an Associate of Arts in Economics. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-Economics Plan of Study

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in economics requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements.  The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.

Associate of Arts - English

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English and have an interest in studying things like literature, writing and journalism can complete an Associate of Arts in English. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-English Plan of Study

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in English requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements.  The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.

Associate of Arts - Philosophy

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and have an interest in studying things like logic, critical thinking, and ethics can complete an Associate of Arts in Philosophy. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The Associate of Arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-Philosophy Plan of Study

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in philosophy requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements.  The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology and have an interest in studying things like human behavior, behavioral sciences and research can complete an Associate of Arts in Psychology. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The Associate of Arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-Psychology Plan of Study

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in psychology requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements.  The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.

Associate of Arts - Sociology 

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sociology and have an interest in understanding complex social problems and have an interest in research can complete an Associate of Arts in Sociology. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The associate of arts degree has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-Sociology Plan of Study

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in sociology requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements.  The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.

Associate of Arts - Social Work 

Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work and have an interest in case management, social work and counseling can complete an Associate of Arts in Social Work. 

Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.

Associate of Arts-Social Work Plan of Study

Students interested in the field of social work, who may want to begin working in that field quickly, can consider pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services. Students who graduate from the Human Services program are eligible to apply for registration as a Social Work Assistant (SWA) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board and can begin working. 

What is the difference between the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services and the Associate of Arts in Social Work?