Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts (AA) is an undergraduate degree program designed for students who want a rigorous and diverse general curriculum. Students will take courses in a broad range of disciplines, studying the Humanities, Social Sciences, Math, Natural Sciences, Language, Culture, and Fine Arts. Students can customize their academic plan with electives catered to their professional and personal interests. This post-secondary academic credential positions students for career advancement, and may be a first step towards earning a 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 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 at the time of admission.

The degree can be completed in-person on Villanova's campus, online, or as a hybrid program.

Required Courses

Humanties in Augustinian Tradition - 12 credits

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Civic and Ethical Leadership - 3 credits

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Core Literature and Writing Seminar - 3 credits

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

History - 3 credits

Course designated as Core History

Course
Title
Credits
Core History Course  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Fine Arts - 3 credits

Art History, Studio Art (Drawing, Painting, Calligraphy, Printmaking, Photography), Theater

Course
Title
Credits
Fine Arts (1 course)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Social Science - 3 credits

Economics, Gender & Women's Stuides, Geography & the Environment, Global Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration or Sociology

Course
Title
Credits
Social Science  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Math - 3 credits

Elementary Statistics or similar course

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Foreign Language - 6 credits

Language Requirement (Proficiency) or Approved Culture Courses

Natural Science - 6 credits

Two semesters of Mendel Science Experience (MSE) thematically based lecture/laboratory courses designed for non-science majors; or two semesters of lecture/laboratory courses designed for science majors.

Free Electives - 18 credits

Total Credits:
30

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Fall 2023 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived handbook available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Type

Associate in Arts

Curriculum Guide

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