Associate in arts degree (AA)

The associate in arts degree is awarded to students completing the requirements of the Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer programs. This degree parallels the work done in the first two years at a four-year institution.  All transfer associate in arts degrees at MCC require a minimum of 61.5 quarter hours (40.1 semester hours) of general education coursework within the degree program requirements.  Additional major-related courses and electives contribute to the total 96+ quarter credit hours required for a transfer degree.