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.
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