Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree prepares the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to study in the areas of fine arts, education, humanities, social sciences, or business.
Admission to the Associate in Arts program is open to all students who have met the appropriate prerequisites or have acceptable placement scores. Students must successfully meet all applicable course prerequisites before enrolling in program courses.
The main difference is focus:
Choosing the right one depends on your intended bachelor’s degree and career goals.
Aiken Technical College offers 80+ courses that are guaranteed to transfer to four-year institutions in South Carolina. Additionally, there are established “2+2” agreements and transfer partnerships with four-year colleges and universities in South Carolina and beyond. Students should work closely with their advisors.
Several factors:
These features help students build a solid academic foundation before transferring.
Aiken Technical College hosts an annual transfer fair to bring representatives from four-year colleges and universities to campus to share information and discuss the transfer process. Additionally, representatives from the institutions visit throughout the year.
Reach out to our program contact.
Find out what kind of aid is available to help cover the cost of Associate in Arts classes at Aiken Technical College.
