Search Toggle Menu

Associate in Arts

Hero Icon
Career Community:

Arts

Explore diverse fields and prepare for your future with a flexible degree.

Apply Now Request Information

What You’ll Learn

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who are pursuing a career that requires a four-year degree in a social science, liberal arts, business, or related field. In addition to completing general education coursework requirements, this degree allows socially engaged, creative students the flexibility to choose electives that align with their intended major, transfer university, and career goal. Through North Carolina’s statewide Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), successful completion of this degree ensures a smooth transfer and guarantees admissions to one of the 16 UNC institutions as long as students follow the appropriate transfer guides. The A.A. degree may be completed through seated or online classes or a blend of both.

*Chatham & Harnett location require some online electives.

Length: 4 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 60

Locations: Chatham Harnett Lee

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Associate in Arts at CCCC?

Top-Quality Faculty and Small Class Sizes

Faculty members teaching courses in the Associate in Arts degree hold graduate degrees, are subject matter experts, and are focused on student success. At CCCC the student-faculty ratio is 13-to-1. Faculty members get to know students personally and ensure the best possible learning environment.

Transfer Agreements with Extra Benefits for Students

CCCC has several transfer agreements for A.A. students with benefits that extend beyond the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)

Connections to Careers and Academic Experts in the Field

CCCC offers students in the Associate in Arts degree several different opportunities to engage with local artists, historians, and employers as well as academic experts in relevant fields at transfer universities. Examples of these opportunities include: presentations hosted by the Academic and Cultural Enrichment Series (ACES) and field trips to North Carolina university partners.

Video Poster

More Helpful Links for This Program

Careers

Associate in Arts graduates who transfer to a four-year institution and earn a baccalaureate degree have countless opportunities to find employment in a variety of diverse roles for globally minded, content creators.

  • Historian
  • Editor
  • Teacher
  • Counselor or Social Worker
  • Business Leader

Program Contact

We’re Here to Help

Want to talk to an advisor about the requirements or get more details on jobs in this industry?

Contact an Education Navigator

Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

Ready to take the next step?