The Associate of Arts Degree

The A.A. degree program is recommended for students who plan to further their education in a vocational field or a four-year degree program. The program includes courses in General Studies.

Students completing requirements for the Associate of Arts degree may decide to enroll in and have their credits transferred to B.A. or B.S. degree programs at Patten or other four-year colleges and universities. Earning an Associate of Arts degree at Patten University does not automatically qualify a student for admission to another college or university. As early as possible, students should contact the Admissions and Registrar’s Offices of the undergraduate institutions to which they wish to transfer credits about admission requirements and course work that would transfer into their chosen programs.

Minimum Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

¨       Complete all required courses in the A.A. program. Complete all General Education and Biblical and Theological Studies requirements.

¨       Earn a minimum of 61 credits of collegiate work with at least a “C” (2.0 grade point average) in a curriculum, which Patten University accepts toward the degree.

¨       Earn at least 12 general education credits from Patten University (residency requirement);

¨       Complete a Written English Requirement.

¨       Satisfy all financial obligations to Patten University.

¨       Fulfill the assessment requirements of Patten University.

BBL 206 Biblical Interpretation	3
HIS 227 Ancient World History	3
OTS 126 Pentateuch	3
THE 221 Theology I	3
THE 222 Theology II	3

Summary of Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

General Education Requirement	34
Electives	6
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirement	9
Academic Concentration	12
Total Units for A.A.	61