Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts program is the first step for adult students with little or no college credit. Associates degrees are generally considered to be two-year degrees, but can be finished much more quickly under Rochester College’s accelerated format.
Students who obtain an Associate of Arts degree frequently continue their studies in one of CEL’s Bachelor Degree completion programs.
This program is offered at our main campus in Rochester Hills, and at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield.
| General Education Requirements (Courses listed are those offered by CEL. Other courses may satisfy these requirements) | 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Values | 6 | |
| BIB 2213 Life of Christ | 3 | |
| Any BIB, MIN, or PHI | 3 | |
| Communication and Composition | 9 | |
| COM 1013 Communication Basics | 3 | |
| ENG 1113 Composition A | 3 | |
| ENG 1123 Composition B | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| ART 2003 Art Appreciation OR FLM 2013 Film Appreciation | 3 | |
| ENG 2413, 3313, or 3323 Literature | 3 | |
| Science and Mathematics | 9 | |
| NSC 1003, 1013, or BIO 2313 Science | 6 | |
| MAT 1203 Survey of Mathematics | 3 | |
| Social Science | 9 | |
| Any HIS or POS | 3 | |
| Any PSY or SOC | 3 | |
| Any Social Science | 3 | |
| Electives | 23 | |
| CIS 1103 Software Applications (or demonstrate proficiency) | 3 | |
| TOTAL FOR ACCELERATED AA DEGREE | 62 | |