Associate of Arts via Distance Learning

Associate of Arts

Note: The parentheses at the end of the course title indicate the mode(s) of delivery for each course:

W= WORLD WIDE WEB (INTERNET)

B = BLENDED (both on-campus and online instruction)

UNIVERSAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Select one semester hour from the following:1
INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY (W/B)
CAREER EXPLORATION AND LIFE PLANNING (W/B)
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
COLLEGE COMPOSITION I (W/B)
Select one of the following:3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II (W/B)
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II WITH TECHNICAL TOPICS (B)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Select nine semester hours, representing two different disciplines from the following:9
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (W)
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (W)
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY OF UNITED STATES/CANADA (W)
CIVILIZATION I
CIVILIZATION II
UNITED STATES I (W)
UNITED STATES II (W)
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (W)
AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (W/B)
CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (W)
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (W/B)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (W)
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (W)
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (W)
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (W)
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
THE FAMILY
SOCIAL PROBLEMS (W)
RACE AND ETHNICITY
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES (W)
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES (W)
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Select nine semester hours, representing two different disciplines from the following:9
ART HISTORY I
ART HISTORY II
WORLD ART
HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (W)
HISTORY OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
AMERICAN LITERATURE I (W/B)
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION TO FICTION
INTRODUCTION TO POETRY
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES
INTRODUCTION TO GREAT BOOKS: EARLY MODERN TO THE 20TH CENTURY
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN CULTURES AND LITERATURES
INTRODUCTION TO MYTHOLOGY
FILM APPRECIATION (W)
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN CINEMA (W)
MUSIC APPRECIATION
MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (W/B)
BIOETHICS (W)
CRITICAL THINKING (W)
INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
RELIGION AND SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF RELIGION
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
RELIGION AND SCIENCE
THEATER HISTORY
MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS/LOGIC AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Select three semester hours in mathematics or logic and six semester hours in science (of which one course must include a lab science) from the following:9
SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY (W)
GENERAL BIOLOGY (B) 1
HUMAN BIOLOGY (W) 1
AQUATIC LIFE (W) 1
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY (W)
CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY
GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY I (B) 1
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
STATISTICS (W)
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC (W)
METEOROLOGY
ELECTIVES
Electives may be selected from any of the courses listed in the courses offered via distance learning section except developmental education courses.
Total Hours31
1

 Lab Science course.

Completion of the required number of credit hours (excluding SDEV 101) represents 33 of the 36-40 credit hours in the associate of arts degree requirements. To complete the requirements, a student must take another six to seven credit hours from the above-specified courses. LCCC students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to complete the associate of arts degree. Therefore, a student may earn the associate of arts degree by completing the degree requirements of 36-40 credit hours, SDEV 101 for one credit hour, and additional elective hours selected from the listed courses or any other courses to complete a minimum of 60 semester hours. Completion of these requirements includes the Ohio transfer module. Choices within these ranges will require careful academic planning and advice. Students should seek assistance from an advisor before proceeding.

Some courses not appearing on the above list are internationalized in specific offerings. Those offerings are designated with a G in the course number (e.g. CMMC 151G D1601). Students are advised to consult the college website; published schedules; the Enrollment, Financial and Career Services division; or division representative prior to enrolling.

Accelerated Pathway

The Accelerated Pathway for an Online Associate of Arts Degree is a helpful guide for students who desire the convenience of online courses and who seek to complete their degree and transfer within as little as 15 months.  Students are encouraged to enroll in 8 or 10 week sessions to maximize accelerated options. Please meet with an advisor to ensure the courses in this pathway align with your transfer goals.  

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
BIOG 151
GENERAL BIOLOGY
or HUMAN BIOLOGY
4
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 3
HSTR 151G
CIVILIZATION I
or UNITED STATES I
3
MTHM 158 QUANTITATIVE REASONING 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 2 1
Select one of the following: 3
MUSIC APPRECIATION
CRITICAL THINKING
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS
 Hours17
Spring Semester
CMMC 151 ORAL COMMUNICATION 3
ENGL 162 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 3
HSTR 152G CIVILIZATION II 3
PSYH 151 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
SOCY 151G INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3
Select one of the following: 3
ART HISTORY I 1
WORLD ART 1
INTRODUCTION TO THEATER
 Hours18
Summer Semester
ASTY 152
SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY
or INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY
3
SOCY 161G INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3
Select one of the following: 3
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES
FILM APPRECIATION
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS
 Hours9
Second Year
Fall Semester
CMMC 165 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
SPNH 151G ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (8A Session) 4
SPNH 152G ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (8B Session) 1 4
Select one of the following: 3
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD LITERATURE 1
INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LITERATURE 1
INTRODUCTION TO FICTION 1
INTRODUCTION TO POETRY 1
Select one of the following: 3
WOMEN IN WORLD HISTORY
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE
RACE AND ETHNICITY 1
SOCIOLOGY OF SEX & GENDER 1
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES
 Hours17
 Total Hours61
1

Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

2

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

Arts and Humanities electives must represent two different disciplines.
Social Science electives must represent two different disciplines.

Students are encouraged to enroll in 8 or 10 week sessions to maximize accelerated options.