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Associate inArts
Why Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree (AA) provides a framework for equipping students who want to transfer and who wish to earn an associate degree from Black Hawk College. The AA is suitable for students who are selecting courses appropriate for their major at a specific four-year college or university, or who are deciding which major to pursue.
The first two years of a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university are devoted primarily to a general education core curriculum and a small number of introductory courses for a specific transfer major. Transfer students can complete these types of courses at BHC within the AA degree with the goal of arriving at the transfer school well prepared for their major.
Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Online
Number of Credits
60
Learning Objectives
Students completing the Associates in Arts degree will be able to:
- Apply scientific thinking skills through the study of physical and life sciences.
- Apply quantitative skills through the study of mathematics.
- Apply communication skills through the study of speech and writing.
- Evaluate human experiences through the study of the humanities and fine arts.
- Develop an appreciation of human continuity, diversity and change through the study of social and behavioral sciences.
Associate in Arts Courses
Communication
3 courses
Humanities & Fine Arts
3 courses
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3 courses
Mathematics
1 course
Physical & Life Sciences
2 courses including lab
Elective Courses
Approximately 8 courses: up to 23 credits
Non-Western Studies Course
1 course (may be satisfied by choosing a designated non-western Humanities, Fine Arts or Social & Behavioral Sciences course)
Total Credits: 60
100- or  200- level courses count
Approximately 20 courses
Additional prerequisite courses may be required.
Online AA
Black Hawk College offers an Associate in Arts degree (AA) that is completed exclusively online.
The AA degree is widely accepted by transfer schools. Academic advisors work closely with students and four-year colleges and universities to choose suitable courses.
Other Benefits
- No on-campus requirements
- Dedicated online advisor
- Eight-week classes
- Special orientation services
- Student services/resources all online
BHC Events
01Nov
11-01-2024 to 11-30-2024
Feed the Hawk – Food and hygiene drive
04Nov
11-04-2024 to 12-06-2024
ArtSpace Gallery exhibit – ‘Keepsakes: Real and Imagined’
04Nov
11-04-2024 to 11-27-2024
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
Academics News
BHC pumpkin auction raises $6,000+ for United Way
The 2024 Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins at Black Hawk College raised $6,075 for the Kewanee Area United Way. The Oct. 23 event at the East Campus brought generous BHC students, employees, retirees and alumni together to open up their wallets for a good cause.
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724