Associate of Arts
Description
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program provides adults with an
excellent foundation in the liberal arts while preparing them for
continued studies. The curriculum develops the adult learner’s
sensitivity to human values and capacity for critical thinking.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the online Application for Admission.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. Students applying
with fewer than 12 semester hours of transferable college credit must also submit an official high school transcript showing the date
of graduation. A 2.0 grade point average (GPA) is required.
- A student who has earned the General Education Development (GED) certificate may be considered for
admission. An official GED transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education of the state that issued the
certificate; average standard score of 50, subscores of 45 or higher
considered for conditional admission.
- A minimum age of 21*
- Must have one year of relevant work experience.
- All transfer credit must be college academic level with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by
scoring 500 paper-based or 173 computer-based or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL requirement may be waived under certain circumstances if English proficiency can be demonstrated through other reliable documentation.
- A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven College.
*Age Waiver
In rare cases, the admissions committee may waive the age requirement under the
following guidelines:
- The student must show significant work experience.
- Cumulative transfer GPA must be at least 2.5.
- The committee may request an interview with the applicant.
Course Descriptions
See College Catalogue for course descriptions. (PDF)
