Associate in Arts
AA degree transferring to a University for continued education.
What is an AA Degree?
An Associate in Arts (AA) degree is designed for transfer to baccalaureate programs at colleges and universities. The AA degree consists of 60 credit hours and allows students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.
Interested in a career that requires a bachelors degree? Start at ECTC and save big. An AA degree gives students options to pursue bachelor’s degrees in fields such as Communications, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, and many others. Students can start at ECTC and transfer easily to any public university in Kentucky. ECTC students who transfer to universities do very well academically and many qualify for transfer scholarships.
Transfer Opportunities
We encourage you to complete a program of study at ECTC and to consider transferring to a bachelor degree program to further your academic and career goals. The AA degrees include a substantial amount of general education courses and are designed to accommodate transfer. KCTCS has developed a number of transfer agreements to assist you in completing AA, AS, and AAS programs to transfer to bachelor degree programs. You can find the pathway of information through our Transfer Partners and Guides, by schools or programs, to help you determine what you should take to give you a seamless transfer experience. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
Getting Started
What are my degree options?
How do I pay for this?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Arts degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
