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
Civic and Ethical Leadership - 3 credits
Core Literature and Writing Seminar - 3 credits
History - 3 credits
Course designated as Core History
Fine Arts - 3 credits
Art History, Studio Art (Drawing, Painting, Calligraphy, Printmaking, Photography), Theater
Social Science - 3 credits
Economics, Gender & Women's Stuides, Geography & the Environment, Global Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration or Sociology
Math - 3 credits
Elementary Statistics or similar course
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.