Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree provides a foundation of general education studies with a concentration of coursework in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Program Details
This degree program is designed for students who are undecided about their educational goals, prefer smaller class sizes, need academic skills improvement, or desire a more gradual entrance into the university. Courses in the A.S. program are scheduled to meet the needs of working adults and are offered at the Gallatin College East campus as well as online. MSU on-campus housing is not available for A.A. students.
Students may earn this degree as preparation to transfer to a Bachelor degree program at Montana State University or another university. Each student will follow a specific curriculum based on the student’s personal, long term, and educational goals; as well as entering skills in math and writing.
To receive the A.A. degree, the following requirements must be completed:
- General Education Core requirements (30 credit hours)
- Coursework in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences beyond the Core (9 credit hours)
- General Education Electives (21 credit hours)
Graduates are prepared to:
- Demonstrate the Montana State University Core 2.0 outcomes
- Think critically about concepts and applications from multiple disciplines
- Transfer and apply knowledge and skills learned into a Bachelor degree program
Request Information
For more information about the Associate of Arts Program please fill out our inquiry form or contact:
406-994-5536 gallatincollege@montana.edu
101 Hamilton Hall
Please Note: Students will need reliable all-season personal transportation as public transportation is not available for all course locations