Associate Degrees
How to Earn an Associate Degree
To earn a UAF degree, three sets of requirements must be satisfied:
- General University Requirements
- Degree Requirements
- Program Major Requirements
These requirements are all described in this section of the catalog. Requirements for each program major are found in the Associate Degree Programs section.
If a degree program is delivered collaboratively within the UA system, such as information technology specialist, early childhood education, human services or rural human services, then the credits earned from each UA institution will be counted toward fulfillment of the degree requirements and fulfillment of the minimum institutional residency requirements. Institutional residency requirements are the minimum number of credits that must be earned from the campus where the degree is earned.
General University Requirements for Associate Degrees
At least 60 credits for an associate degree, including transfer credits, must be earned at the F100 level or above. At least 15 credits applicable to any associate degree must be earned at UAF.
Unless otherwise specified by the appropriate academic unit, a course may be used more than once toward fulfilling degree, certificate or major requirements. However, credit hours for such courses count only once toward the total credits required for the degree or certificate.
| Requirement | Associate Degree |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credits required | 60 credits |
| Credits that must be earned at UAF (residence credit) | 15 credits |
| Grade point average required | 2.0 cumulative and in major |
| Minimum grades required for major | No grade lower than C- in courses required for major; some departments have higher requirements |
| Catalog year that can be used to meet requirements | May use any catalog in effect when enrolled as a degree-seeking student up to a five-year limit. |
| Second degree requirements | Only one A.A. or A.S. degree may be earned; 12 credits beyond the first A.A.S. degree and all requirements for the second degree must be met |
Majors
A major is declared upon admittance to UAF to an associate degree.
Students enrolled in an associate degree who want to declare a bachelor’s degree major must apply for admission to a new degree program and follow the standard admission process for bachelor’s degree programs. See admission requirements in How to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
Adding or Changing a Major
Undergraduate students may add or change majors by completing the Add or Change Major form available through the Office of the Registrar's forms page. Requests received after the first day of the semester will be applied to the following term. Students who wish to add or change from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree must apply for admission to the new degree and follow the standard admission process for bachelor’s degree programs. See admission requirements in How to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
Concentrations
An area of emphasis within a student's major program is called a concentration. Some programs at UAF require a concentration, others do not. A student may only earn one degree in a specific discipline once. Using different concentrations within a degree program to count as different degrees is not allowed.
Second Associate Degree
To receive a second Associate of Applied Science degree, at least 12 credit hours beyond the first associate degree must be earned, as well as completion of all requirements for the major. As long as the additional 12 required credit hours have been completed, a student may be awarded two degrees in one semester.
Degree Policies
Catalog Year and Time Limits
To earn an associate degree, a student must complete all requirements within five years of their initial admission term.
At UAF, an academic catalog year begins with the fall semester and concludes at the end of the summer semester.
- Example: The 2026–2027 catalog year covers fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027.
Students may move to a more current catalog year provided they were enrolled in a degree program during that academic year.
To be considered "enrolled in a degree program," a student must be registered for courses during that academic year. Active degree student status is lost if:
- A student does not enroll for classes during that academic year, or
- is classified as a nondegree student.
Residence Credit
Residence credit is course credit earned through any unit of UAF. Formal classroom instruction, distance-delivered courses, individual study or research at UAF are all considered residence credit.
Transfer credit, advanced placement credit, credit for prior learning, military service credit and credit granted through nationally prepared examinations are not considered residence credit. None of these types of credit can be applied to UAF residency requirements.
UAF residence credit takes precedence over any nonresident credit. For example, if a student has AP credit for a course, but takes the same courses at UAF, the AP credit will be excluded and the UAF course will be applied to the degree requirements.
Residency Requirement
Most universities have residency requirements that call for a certain number of credits toward a degree to be earned at the degree-granting school. At UAF, the residency requirement for an associate degree is 15 resident credits.
Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Occasionally, an undergraduate student may request an exception to an academic requirement, policy or regulation. Requests for an academic exception must be approved by petition. If a petition concerns a disability, the coordinator of Disability Services will be consulted. Undergraduate petition forms are available on the Office of the Registrar's forms page. Forms must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar with the required signatures. The Office of the Registrar will note the completed petition in DegreeWorks once the appropriate person or committee has decided to either approve or deny the request. Academic petitions fall into three categories, and each involves a different process:
General Education Requirement Petitions
For petitions addressing baccalaureate general education requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science library science requirement, or the Alaska Native-themed requirement, the academic advisor and the head of the department of the academic area involved must review and approve or deny the request. Students should submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar. It will then be forwarded to the chair of the Faculty Senate General Education Requirement Committee for consideration.
Major Degree Requirement Petitions
For petitions requesting to substitute a course(s) or waive a requirement within a major program, the advisor and the department or program head of the major area must review and approve or deny the request. The signed petition should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Petitions for Other Requirements
For petitions addressing the general university and/or specific requirements for the degree or other academic policies, the advisor and the dean or director of the college or school in which the major is located must approve. The signed petition should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. It will then be forwarded to the provost for consideration.
Alaska Native-themed Requirements
The Alaska Native-themed requirement is a degree requirement for all baccalaureate, associate of arts and associate of science degrees. The requirement may be met by taking a designated Alaska Native-themed course anywhere in the student's course of study, including general education requirements, major requirements and electives.
Graduation
Application for Graduation
A formal application for graduation must be filed with the Office of the Registrar via UAOnline. Applying prior to the semester planned for graduation is encouraged. Applications for graduation need to be submitted no later than the published deadlines in the academic calendar. Applications submitted after the published deadline are processed for the following semester. Students who apply for graduation and who do not complete degree requirements by the end of the term must reapply for graduation.
Responsibility
It is the student's responsibility to meet all requirements for graduation. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor and use DegreeWorks throughout their college career to ensure they are on track to graduate.
Diplomas and Commencement
UAF issues diplomas to graduates three times a year: in September, January and June. Students who complete degree requirements for UA Board of Regents-approved academic programs during the academic year are invited to participate in the annual commencement ceremony at the end of the spring semester.
Names of students receiving degrees/certificates appear in the commencement program and are released to the media unless a student has a directory hold on their account in UAOnline by the date the commencement program is published. Any questions regarding commencement and directory holds should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.
Graduates are responsible for ordering caps and gowns through the UAF bookstore in early spring.
Graduation with Latin Honors
Graduation with Latin honors is a tribute that recognizes academic achievement. For students to be considered for graduation with Latin honors, they must have:
- 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA in all attempted UAF credits, and
- UAF residence credit of 15 semester hours for an associate degree.
GPA calculations for graduation with Latin honors do not include:
-
Credits that were excluded due to retaking a course or through the Fresh Start Program
-
Noncredit courses, transfer credits, and credit by examination
Please see the Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation sections for more information on how the UAF Institutional GPA is calculated. Students who meet these academic criteria will graduate according to one of the following Latin honor levels:
| Honor | UAF Grade Point Average (GPA) |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90 or higher |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.75-3.89 |
| Cum Laude | 3.50-3.74 |
These designations are effective for all who have graduated as of fall 2021. Honors will not be retroactively applied.
Associate Degree Requirements
General Associate Degree Requirements
- At least 60 semester hours, including transfer credits, must be completed to earn a UAF associate degree.
- At least 15 credits applicable to any associate degree must be UAF resident credits.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits
The Associate of Applied Science degree is for students preparing for entry-level employment or upgrading in a specific occupation. This degree is not intended for transfer into a four-year degree program. However, some courses within the A.A.S. degree may be accepted in a four-year bachelor’s program. Each course is considered on an individual basis.
A.A.S. degrees are awarded in specific occupational fields with an emphasis on entering the job market. This degree can serve as the basis for additional education. For specific major requirements, see the Associate Degree Programs section.
Students planning to go on to a bachelor’s degree need to work closely with their advisors and are encouraged to select courses meeting general education requirements and courses designated within majors and minors. Only courses with an X designator count towards the baccalaureate general education requirements (GER).
Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in their major and overall. Students must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for their degree unless otherwise specified by their major. Some majors require higher GPAs for major coursework.
All credits for the A.A.S. degree must be at the F100 level or above and be distributed as follows:
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science Requirements | 60 | |
| Communication requirement credits | 9 | |
| Computation requirement credits | 3-4 | |
| Human Relations requirement credits | 3 | |
| Major specialty courses | At least 30 hours | |
| General electives | 0-15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
Communication Requirement - 9 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 9 | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| ABUS F271 | Business Communications | 3 |
| or WRTG F211X | Writing and the Humanities | |
| or WRTG F212X | Writing and the Professions | |
| or WRTG F213X | Writing and the Sciences | |
| or WRTG F214X | Arguing Across Contexts | |
| COM F121X | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COM F131X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context | |
| or COM F141X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context | |
| WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
Computation Requirement - 3-4 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Computation | 3-4 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| Any course at the F100 level or above in mathematical sciences (computer science, math or statistics) | 3 | |
| ABUS F155 | Business Math | 3 |
| ECE F117 | Practical Math Skills | 3 |
| HLTH F116 | Mathematics in Health Care | 3 |
| HUMS F117 | Practical Math Skills | 3 |
| MATH F105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| TTCH F131 | Mathematics for the Trades | 3 |
| Other program-approved discipline-based computation course or discipline-based course with embedded computation content | 3 | |
Human Relations Requirement - 3 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| ABUS F154 | Human Relations | 3 |
| ANL F287 | Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages | 3 |
| ANTH F100X | Individual, Society and Culture | 3 |
| ECE F104X | Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F107X | Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | 3 |
| ED/PSY F245 | Child Development | 3 |
| HLTH F106 | Human Behavior in Health Care | 3 |
| HUMS F120 | Cultural Diversity in Human Services | 3 |
| RHS F110 and RHS F115 | Cross-cultural Bridging Skills and Issues of Personal Development | 3 |
| SOC F101X | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Other program-approved discipline-based human relations course or discipline-based course with embedded human relations content | 3 | |
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits
The Associate of Arts degree represents the completion of a broad-based course of study. This degree may serve as a starting point in a student's career or as a stepping stone to a bachelor’s program. Only one A.A. degree may be earned.
Students planning to go on to a bachelor’s degree are advised to select courses meeting remaining general education requirements and courses designated within bachelor’s degree majors and minors.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in their major and overall. Students must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for their degree unless otherwise specified by their major. Some majors require higher GPAs for major coursework.
The curriculum of the Associate of Arts degree consists of all courses required to meet the UAF baccalaureate general education requirements.
All credits for the A.A. degree must be at the F100 level or above, with 20 credits at the F200 level or above, and be distributed as follows:
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts Requirements 1 | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the General Education Requirements from the lists below. | 35-40 | |
| A.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Alaska Native-themed Requirement | ||
| Alaska Native-themed Course | During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 2 | 0-3 |
| Library and Information Research | ||
| Complete one of the following prior to junior standing: | 0-1 | |
| Library Information and Research | ||
Successful completion of library skills competency test 3 | ||
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 19-24 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
All credits for the A.A. degree must be at the F100 level or above, with 20 credits at the F200 level or above.
- 2
For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements list.
- 3
For more information, visit the Testing Services website.
General Education Requirements - 35-40 credits
Communication - 9 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| COM F121X | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COM F131X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context | |
| or COM F141X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context | |
| WRTG F211X | Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| or WRTG F212X | Writing and the Professions | |
| or WRTG F213X | Writing and the Sciences | |
| or WRTG F214X | Arguing Across Contexts | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Arts - 3 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Alaska Native Performance | ||
| Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance | ||
| Alaska Native Music | ||
| Beginning Drawing | ||
| Explorations in Art | ||
| History of Western Art I | ||
| History of Western Art II | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Film | ||
| History of the Cinema | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Dramatic Literature and History | ||
| Unity in the Arts | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Enjoying Jazz | ||
| Explorations in Music | ||
Humanities - 3-5 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Culture | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Texts and Contexts | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Media and Culture | ||
| Nature of Language | ||
| Languages of the World | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic and Reasoning | ||
| Religions of the World | ||
| OR take one of the following languages: | ||
| Beginning Dene / Athabascan I | ||
| Beginning Dene / Athabascan II | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Elementary Chinese I | ||
| Elementary Chinese II | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Revision/Early Intermediate French | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq I | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq II | ||
| Elementary Japanese I | ||
| Elementary Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Beginning Latin I | ||
| Beginning Latin II | ||
| Elementary Russian I | ||
| Elementary Russian II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Elementary Central Yup'ik I | ||
| Elementary Central Yup'ik II | ||
| Total Credits | 3-5 | |
Social Sciences - 6 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following in two different disciplines: | 6 | |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
| History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response | ||
| Indigenous Cultures of Alaska | ||
| Individual, Society and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Ancient Civilizations | ||
| Fundamentals of Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance (s) | ||
| Introduction to Sport Management | ||
| Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | ||
| Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | ||
| Child Guidance | ||
| Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The Economy of Rural Alaska | ||
| Introduction to Economic Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Western Civilization Since 1500 | ||
| History of Alaska Natives | ||
| East Asian Civilization | ||
| History of the U.S. II | ||
| Introduction to Addictive Processes | ||
| Science of Happiness and Well-Being | ||
| Introduction to Justice | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability Science | ||
| Political Economy | ||
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Sleepless in Alaska: Sleep, Health and You | ||
| Rural Development in the North | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems and Solutions | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Additional Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences - 3-5 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one additional course from the arts, humanities or social sciences courses listed. | 3-5 Credits | |
| Total Credits | 3-5 | |
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| MATH F113X | Math and Society | 3 |
| MATH F122X | Essential Precalculus with Applications 1 | 3 |
| MATH F151X | College Algebra for Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH F152X | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH F156X | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH F230X | Essential Calculus with Applications in the Life Sciences 2,3 | 3 |
| MATH F251X | Calculus I 2,3 | 4 |
| MATH F252X | Calculus II 3 | 4 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III 3 | 4 |
| STAT F200X | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
- 1
Credit may be earned for either MATH F122X or MATH F151X but not both.
- 2
Credit may be earned for either MATH F230X or MATH F251X but not both.
- 3
Or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite.
Natural Sciences - 8 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: 1 | 8 | |
| Weather and Climate of Alaska | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Biology and Society | ||
| Natural History of Alaska | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Human Nutrition | ||
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Chemistry in Complex Systems | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Introduction to Climate Change Science | ||
| Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering and Makerspace Alaska - A Laboratory Introduction to Engineering | ||
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Wicked Maps for Wicked Problems: Geographic Information Systems Across Disciplines | ||
| Earth and Environment: Elements of Physical Geography | ||
| The History of Earth and Life | ||
| Glaciers, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Past, Present and Future | ||
| The Oceans | ||
| Energy and Society | ||
| Physical Sciences | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Elementary Modern Physics | ||
| Total Credits | 8 | |
- 1
Some degrees (Associate of Science) might require more. Please be sure to verify with an academic advisor.
Associate of Science (A.S.) Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits
The Associate of Science degree represents the completion of a broad-based course of study with an emphasis in the sciences. This degree may serve as a stepping stone to a science-related baccalaureate program. A student may earn only one A.S. degree.
A student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in their major and overall. Students must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for their degree unless otherwise specified by their major. Some majors require higher GPAs for major coursework.
All credits for the A.S. degree must be at the F100 level or above, with 20 credits at the F200 level or above. Variation in credits depends on the concentration area.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science Requirements 1 | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the General Education Requirements from the lists below. | 43-48 | |
| A.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Alaska Native-themed Requirement | ||
| Alaska Native-themed Course | During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 2 | 0-3 |
| Library and Information Research | ||
| Complete one of the following prior to junior standing: | 0-1 | |
| Library Information and Research | ||
Successful completion of library skills competency test 3 | ||
| Concentration Specialty | ||
| Complete 15 credits of concentration specialty courses as approved by the department | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
All credits for the A.S. degree must be at the F100 level or above, with 20 credits at the F200 level or above.
- 2
For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements list.
- 3
For more information, visit the Testing Services website.
General Education Requirements - 43-48 credits
Communication - 9 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| COM F121X | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COM F131X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context | |
| or COM F141X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context | |
| WRTG F211X | Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| or WRTG F212X | Writing and the Professions | |
| or WRTG F213X | Writing and the Sciences | |
| or WRTG F214X | Arguing Across Contexts | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Arts - 3 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Alaska Native Performance | ||
| Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance | ||
| Alaska Native Music | ||
| Beginning Drawing | ||
| Explorations in Art | ||
| History of Western Art I | ||
| History of Western Art II | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Film | ||
| History of the Cinema | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Dramatic Literature and History | ||
| Unity in the Arts | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Enjoying Jazz | ||
| Explorations in Music | ||
Humanities - 3-5 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Culture | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Texts and Contexts | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Media and Culture | ||
| Nature of Language | ||
| Languages of the World | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic and Reasoning | ||
| Religions of the World | ||
| OR take one of the following languages: | ||
| Beginning Dene / Athabascan I | ||
| Beginning Dene / Athabascan II | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Elementary Chinese I | ||
| Elementary Chinese II | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Revision/Early Intermediate French | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq I | ||
| Elementary Inupiaq II | ||
| Elementary Japanese I | ||
| Elementary Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Beginning Latin I | ||
| Beginning Latin II | ||
| Elementary Russian I | ||
| Elementary Russian II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Elementary Central Yup'ik I | ||
| Elementary Central Yup'ik II | ||
| Total Credits | 3-5 | |
Social Sciences - 6 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following in two different disciplines: | 6 | |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
| History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response | ||
| Indigenous Cultures of Alaska | ||
| Individual, Society and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Ancient Civilizations | ||
| Fundamentals of Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance (s) | ||
| Introduction to Sport Management | ||
| Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | ||
| Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | ||
| Child Guidance | ||
| Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The Economy of Rural Alaska | ||
| Introduction to Economic Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Western Civilization Since 1500 | ||
| History of Alaska Natives | ||
| East Asian Civilization | ||
| History of the U.S. II | ||
| Introduction to Addictive Processes | ||
| Science of Happiness and Well-Being | ||
| Introduction to Justice | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability Science | ||
| Political Economy | ||
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Sleepless in Alaska: Sleep, Health and You | ||
| Rural Development in the North | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems and Solutions | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Additional Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences - 3-5 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one additional course from the arts, humanities or social sciences courses listed. | 3-5 Credits | |
| Total Credits | 3-5 | |
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| MATH F113X | Math and Society | 3 |
| MATH F122X | Essential Precalculus with Applications 1 | 3 |
| MATH F151X | College Algebra for Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH F152X | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH F156X | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH F230X | Essential Calculus with Applications in the Life Sciences 2,3 | 3 |
| MATH F251X | Calculus I 2,3 | 4 |
| MATH F252X | Calculus II 3 | 4 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III 3 | 4 |
| STAT F200X | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
- 1
Credit may be earned for either MATH F122X or MATH F151X but not both.
- 2
Credit may be earned for either MATH F230X or MATH F251X but not both.
- 3
Or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite.
A.S. Natural Sciences - 16 credits
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete four of the following: | 16 | |
| Weather and Climate of Alaska | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Biology and Society | ||
| Natural History of Alaska | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Human Nutrition | ||
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Chemistry in Complex Systems | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Introduction to Climate Change Science | ||
| Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering and Makerspace Alaska - A Laboratory Introduction to Engineering | ||
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Wicked Maps for Wicked Problems: Geographic Information Systems Across Disciplines | ||
| Earth and Environment: Elements of Physical Geography | ||
| The History of Earth and Life | ||
| Glaciers, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Past, Present and Future | ||
| The Oceans | ||
| Energy and Society | ||
| Physical Sciences | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Elementary Modern Physics | ||
Associate Degree Programs
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- Applied Accounting A.A.S.
- Applied Business A.A.S.
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Concentrations: Applied Management, Entrepreneurship, General Business, Human Resources, Leadership
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- Apprenticeship Technologies A.A.S.
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
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Concentrations: Ethnobotany, General Science, Nursing Foundation
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- Aviation Maintenance A.A.S.
- Construction Management A.A.S.
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality A.A.S.
- Dental Assistant A.A.S.
- Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
- Fire Science A.A.S.
- Human Services A.A.S.
- Industrial Process Operator A.A.S.
- Information Technology Specialist A.A.S.
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Concentrations: Computing Technology, Network and Cybersecurity, and Network and System Administration
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- Interdisciplinary Studies A.A.S.
- Medical Assistant A.A.S.
- Native Language Education A.A.S.
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Concentrations: Athabascan, Inupiaq, Yup’ik
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- Paralegal Studies A.A.S.
- Paramedicine A.A.S.
- Professional Piloting A.A.S.
- Optional Concentration: Unmanned Aircraft Operations
- Tribal Governance A.A.S.
- Yup'ik Language Proficiency A.A.S.
