Associate of Arts
Description
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program
provides adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts while
preparing them for continued studies. The curriculum develops the adult
learner’s sensitivity to human values and capacity for critical
thinking.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the online Application for Admission.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously
attended. Students applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of
transferable college credit must also submit an official high school
transcript showing the date of graduation. A 2.0 grade point
average (GPA) is required. Transferability of credit notice.
- A student who has earned the General Education Development (GED)
certificate may be considered for admission. An official GED
transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education
of the state that issued the certificate; average standard score of
50, subscores of 45 or higher considered for conditional admission.
- A minimum age of 21*
- Must have one year of relevant work experience.
- All transfer credit must be college academic level with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must provide
evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 500 paper-based or 173
computer-based or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). The TOEFL requirement may be waived under certain
circumstances if English proficiency can be demonstrated through
other reliable documentation.
- A veteran who wishes to be assessed
for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a
copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven College.
*Age Waiver
In rare cases, the admissions committee may
waive the age requirements under the following guidelines:
- The student must show significant work experience.
- Cumulative transfer GPA must be at least 2.5
- The committee may request an interview with the applicant.
Course Descriptions
See College Catalogue for Associate of Arts course descriptions.
