Associate of Arts Pathways
Associate of Arts
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and have an interest in the arts generally can complete an Associate of Arts without an area of concentration which allows them to take courses in a variety of areas.
Associate of Arts - Economics
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics and have an interest in studying things like the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services can complete an Associate of Arts in Economics.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in economics requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements. The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.
Associate of Arts - Education
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in education is designed for students wanting to transfer to a bachelor’s program and to work in K-12 education. The credit hours students complete at COTC easily transfer to Ohio public universities for bachelor’s degree completion.
COTC’s Associate of Arts in Education is a cost-effective way to begin a career in teaching. Beyond saving money on the front end, the program is ideal for those currently working in childcare — infant, toddler and preschool teachers, school aides, teaching assistants, etc. — who want to further their professional opportunities and migrate to K-12 education.
Associate of Arts in Education Plan of Study
Associate of Arts - English
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English and have an interest in studying things like literature, writing and journalism can complete an Associate of Arts in English.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in English requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements. The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and have an interest in studying things like logic, critical thinking, and ethics can complete an Associate of Arts in Philosophy.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The Associate of Arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in philosophy requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements. The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology and have an interest in studying things like human behavior, behavioral sciences and research can complete an Associate of Arts in Psychology.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The Associate of Arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in psychology requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements. The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sociology and have an interest in understanding complex social problems and have an interest in research can complete an Associate of Arts in Sociology.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The associate of arts degree has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in sociology requires students to complete one or more course at another college or university to satisfy the program requirements. The course(s) that would need to be taken at another college or university (other than COTC) will be designated on the plan of study.
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work and have an interest in case management, social work and counseling can complete an Associate of Arts in Social Work.
Each program at COTC has a plan of study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree. The associate of arts has a plan of study for each area of concentration listing courses that can be taken.
Students interested in the field of social work, who may want to begin working in that field quickly, can consider pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services. Students who graduate from the Human Services program are eligible to apply for registration as a Social Work Assistant (SWA) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board and can begin working.
What is the difference between the Associate of Applied Science
in Human Services and the Associate of Arts in Social
Work?
Which COTC degree is for me?
HECC Cross-Registration Program
The Higher Education Council of Columbus (HECC) has set up a system of cross-registration for regularly enrolled, full-time undergraduate students at participating colleges and universities in and around Franklin County.
The primary objective of cross-registration is to allow a student to be exposed to an area of study unavailable at COTC without having to seek admission to another institution as a transient or part-time student. Cross-registration allows a student who wants to enrich his/her educational experience to register at one of the other HECC member institutions on a space-available basis for certain credit courses not available at COTC. Some Associate of Arts and/or Associate of Science concentration plans of study require students to complete a course at another institution (course share) in order to complete the program. HECC provides an opportunity for students to complete these requirements at no cost. Please note that each HECC participating institution will have specific dates for when they begin accepting cross-registered students.
COTC’s Associate of Arts degree is designed to allow graduates to move seamlessly to bachelor’s degree programs at all state-supported colleges and universities in the state of Ohio, as well as at many private institutions. In fact, every course on the A.A. plan of study is fully transferable to any school that accepts the Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
At COTC, students have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face and online.
What colleges or universities can I transfer to?
Students can transfer to any public college or university in the state of Ohio. COTC also has agreements with some colleges and universities for specific areas of study.
COTC has agreements with three universities specifically for the Associate of Arts.
How do I get started at COTC?
Help us learn more about you by visiting our Future Students webpage, then follow the COTC Steps to Enroll to get started.