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Associate inArts
Why Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree at Black Hawk College is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for transferring to a four-year college or university. This degree program is ideal for students who are planning to pursue a specific major at their transfer institution or are still exploring their academic interests. By completing the general education core curriculum and introductory courses within the AA program, students can seamlessly transition to their chosen major upon transferring. Invest in your future and academic success by starting with an Associate in Arts degree at Black Hawk College.
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
24Feb
2-24-2025 to 4-04-2025
ArtSpace Gallery exhibit – ‘New and Improved’
15Mar
3-15-2025 to 5-31-2025
Apply for 2025-26 scholarships
01Apr
4-01-2025 to 6-02-2025
Register for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 classes
Academics News
Congrats to 2025 high school welding invitational winners
Black Hawk College recently hosted the 7th Annual T-Joint Fillet Weld Invitational at the college’s Welding and Skilled Trades Center in downtown Kewanee.
Stopoulos receives Outstanding FT Faculty Member Award
MaryBeth Stopoulos, assistant professor of biology, received the Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award at the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees’ February 2025 meeting.
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724