Liberal Arts Program
Associate of Arts & Certificate
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and the General Studies - Michigan Transfer
Agreement Certificate are designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These
programs offer general education requirements in a supportive, small classroom environment
in a cost-efficient manner. The knowledge, experience, and skills obtained to become
the stepping stone for a successful transition into a larger institution.
Curriculum Map - General Studies
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts is a two-year degree program with 62 – 67 credit hours required. The Michigan Transfer Agreement must be met to earn this degree. Students must also complete at least 9 approved elective credits in one concentration area. This degree provides a strong foundation of general education requirements in preparation for transfer.
Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts
MTA Certificate
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) has been created in an effort to increase the transferability of core college courses between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities in Michigan. Originally called the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Agreement, the MTA was implemented in the fall of 2014. To fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement, students must successfully complete at least 30 credits of coursework in six defined areas with at least a grade of 2.0 in each course.
Michigan Transfer Agreement - Certificate
More information on the MTA can be found here: https://www.macrao.org/
Minimum MTA requirements are as follows:
- One course in English Composition
- A second course in English Composition or one course in Communications
- Two courses in Social Sciences (from two disciplines)
- Two courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (from two disciplines excluding studio and performance classes)
- Two courses in Natural Sciences including one with laboratory experience (from two disciplines)
- One course in Mathematics that should be satisfied by an entry-level college course
Contact Us
To learn more about the Associate of Arts or Certificate, contact Rick Elder, Department
Chair:
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: (906) 248-8468