Associate of Arts

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An accredited Associate of Arts (AA) Degree from Matanuska-Susitna College results in transferable experience, education, and credits that are valued by employers, colleges, and universities.

The AA provides an introduction to a wide range of academic subjects, and a strong foundation in intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, quantitative literacy, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, information literacy, and collaborative learning. The AA can be completed using solely 100- and 200-level courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an AA degree from UAA will be able to do the following at the introductory level:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Think critically
  • Evaluate analytically
  • Reason empirically.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.