副学士学位课程通过多元化的课程培养学生终身学习的习惯，并教会学生批判性和创造性地思考他们对思想，事件和人的看法。该学位的目的是使学生定位于获得学士学位的成功就业，职业发展或更专注的学习。
The Associate of Arts degree cultivates in students the habit of life-long learning through a diverse curriculum and teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people. This degree is designed to position the student for successful employment, career advancement or more focused study at the baccalaureate level.<br><br>Core curriculum includes English, history, science, mathematics and social studies, and learning fundamental skills in research, composition and reading comprehension<br>Students learn how to:<br>listen carefully<br>analyze information<br>formulate solutions<br>communicate in a clear, concise and authentic manner<br>Programs can be used as the basis to continue your education and obtain a bachelor's degree