ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Available On Campus, Hybrid, Online.
The Associate of Arts (AA) is an undergraduate degree program designed for students who want a rigorous and diverse general curriculum. You will take courses in a broad range of disciplines, studying the Humanities, Social Sciences, Math, Natural Sciences, Language, Culture, and Fine Arts. Additionally, you can customize your academic plan with electives catered to your professional and personal interests.
This post-secondary academic credential positions you for career advancement, and may be a first step towards earning your Bachelor's degree. An Associate's degree is also an appropriate pursuit for students who may be undecided on a major and still exploring their interests and career options.
The AA degree requires students to complete 20 courses and a minimum of 60 credits, 30 of which must be taken at Villanova University. Up to 30 credits can be transferred from an accredited institution.
You can complete your Associate's degree in-person on Villanova's campus, online, or as a hybrid program.
Many courses within the degree are also offered as accelerated FastForward courses, which run for seven weeks and enable students to finish at a faster pace.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Humanities in Augustinian Tradition - 12 Credits
- ACS 1000 Ancients
- ACS 1001 Moderns
- PHI 1000 Knowledge, Reality, Self
- THL 1000 Faith, Reason, and Culture
Civic and Ethical Leadership - 3 Credits
- ETH 2050 Ethical Tradition and Contemporary Life
Core Literature and Writing Seminar (ENG 1975) - 3 Credits
History ‐ 3 Credits
- Course designated as Core History
Fine Arts ‐ 3 Credits
- Art History, Studio Art (Drawing, Painting, Calligraphy, Printmaking, Photography), Theater
Social Science - 3 Credits
- Economics, Gender & Women’s Studies, Geography & the Environment, Global Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, or Sociology
Math - 3 Credits
- Elementary Statistics or similar
Foreign Language ‐ 6 Credits
- Approved Culture Courses
Natural Science ‐ 6 Credits
- Mendel Science Experience Courses, Astronomy, Meteorology
Free Electives - 18 Credits
Visit the Admissions webpage to view all admissions requirements. Once you have reviewed the process and requirements, you may apply to your program of interest.
Many students who complete their Associate's degree ultimately decide they want to move into a Bachelor's degree program to further their professional advancement and personal satisfaction.
Students who complete their Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Villanova in the College of Professional Studies and maintain a required minimum GPA are granted automatic acceptance into a CPS bachelor's degree program. The Associate's degree curriculum maps into the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Majors include:
- General Studies
- Information Systems
- Leadership
- Organizational Development and Management
- Public Service and Administration