Associate of Arts
Transfer Degree
Overview
The Associate of Arts covers most of the required general education courses needed to transfer to a four-year college or university. After completing your degree, you will have a guaranteed transfer path to all Ohio public universities and some private universities.
You will take courses on several interdisciplinary topics, including:
- arts and humanities
- English composition and literature
- social and behavioral sciences
- science
- mathematics
Starting college with an associate degree can save you thousands of dollars on tuition while providing a pathway to many four-year institutions. Keep scrolling to see your transfer options and related programs.
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Arts
All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.
Total hours required: 62
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Arts and Humanities |
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| Complete 2 courses (6 credit hours): | ||
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Critical Thinking* |
3 |
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Introduction to Philosophy* |
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics* |
3 |
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| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): | ||
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American Politics & Government* |
3 |
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US History I: To 1877 |
3 |
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US History II: Since 1877 |
3 |
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| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours) | ||
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American Popular Music |
3 |
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Dance Appreciation |
3 |
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English Composition and Literature |
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| Complete all six courses (18 credit hours): | ||
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Composition I* |
3 |
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Composition II* |
3 |
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Survey of American Literature I* |
3 |
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Survey of American Literature II* |
3 |
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Survey of British Literature I* |
3 |
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Survey of British Literature II* |
3 |
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| Oral Communication | ||
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Complete both courses (6 credit hours): |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Small Group Communications |
3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Complete all 3 courses (9 credit hours) |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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Pick one of the pathways and complete both courses in that pathway (6 credit hours): |
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Pathway 1 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Pathway 2 |
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Abnormal Psychology* |
3 |
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Developmental Psychology* |
3 |
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Sciences and Mathematics |
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Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): |
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Quantitative Reasoning* |
3 |
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Introduction to Statistics* |
3 |
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| MATH-130 | College Algebra* | 3 |
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Complete 2 courses (8 credit hours): |
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Environmental Science |
4 |
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General Biology* |
4 |
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Human Biology* |
4 |
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Anatomy & Physiology I* |
4 |
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Anatomy & Physiology II* |
4 |
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Microbiology* |
4 |
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Basic Chemistry* |
4 |
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General Organic Chemistry* |
4 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: May 2025
Transfer Options
COTC’s Associate of Arts is designed to allow graduates to move seamlessly to bachelor’s degree programs at all state-supported colleges and universities in the state of Ohio, as well as at many private institutions. In fact, every course on the AA plan of study is fully transferable to any school that accepts the Ohio Transfer Module or Transfer Assurance Guides.
In addition to public universities, students can consider the following private four-year universities with which COTC has a transfer agreement:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
At COTC, you have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face and online.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.