Associate in Arts Degree
Program Code: 010000
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Catalog: 2026-2027
Academic Advising, 386-506-3661, Advising@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The mission of the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree program is to prepare students for successful transfer, continued academic achievement, and lifelong learning by developing critical thinking, communication, information literacy, and problem-solving skills through a broad foundation in general education.
Description:
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a Florida public university or Florida College System institution. The program includes general education and elective coursework that supports transfer preparation and completion of prerequisite requirements for the student’s intended major and transfer institution.
Outcomes:
- Critical and Creative Thinking: Students will apply systematic and creative thinking to analyze and evaluate issues and arguments, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Communication: Students will read, write, and communicate information, ideas, and concepts effectively.
- Cultural Literacy: Students will demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural differences and perspectives.
- Information and Technical Literacy: Students will use appropriate technology to locate, evaluate, and effectively process information.
Financial Aid:
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For additional information regarding grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships available each semester. For additional information, visit
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Program Requirements
Completion:
Program Credits:
| Communications |
9.00 |
| Mathematics |
6.00 |
| Natural Sciences |
6.00 |
| Humanities |
6.00 |
| Social Sciences |
9.00 |
| College Transfer Electives |
24.00 |
| TOTAL |
60.00 |
General Education
Communication (9 Credits)
Core
Required course:
| ENC1101 |
Introduction to Composition |
3.00 |
Institutional
Choose two:
| ENC1102 |
Writing with Research |
3.00 |
| SPC1017 |
Introduction to Communication |
3.00 |
|
OR |
3.00 |
| SPC2608 |
Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills |
3.00 |
Mathematics (6 Credits)
Core
Choose at least one:
Note: Higher-level mathematics courses also will satisfy the core requirement.
Institutional
Course options:
| MAC1114 |
College Trigonometry |
3.00 |
| MAC1140 |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3.00 |
| MAC2233 |
Calculus for Business and Nonphysical Sciences I |
3.00 |
| MAC2312C |
Calculus II and Lab |
4.00 |
| MAC2313C |
Calculus III and Lab |
4.00 |
| MAP2302C |
Differential Equations and Lab |
3.00 |
Natural Sciences (6 Credits)
Core
Choose at least one:
| AST1002 |
Astronomy |
3.00 |
| BSC1005 |
Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) |
3.00 |
| BSC1010C |
General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab |
4.00 |
| BSC1085C |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab |
4.00 |
| CHM1020 |
Chemistry in Society |
3.00 |
| CHM1045C |
General College Chemistry I and Lab |
4.00 |
| EVR2001 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
3.00 |
| GLY2010C |
Physical Geology and Lab |
4.00 |
| OCE1001 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
3.00 |
| PHY1020 |
Conceptual Physics |
3.00 |
| PHY1053C |
General Physics I and Lab |
4.00 |
| PHY2048C |
Physics with Calculus I and Lab |
5.00 |
Note: Higher-level natural science courses also will satisfy the core requirement.
Institutional
Course options:
| BSC1005L |
Survey of Biological Science (For Non-Science Majors) Lab |
1.00 |
| BSC1020 |
Human Biology |
3.00 |
| BSC1086C |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab |
4.00 |
| BOT1010C |
General Botany and Lab |
4.00 |
| CHM1025C |
Introduction to Chemistry and Lab |
4.00 |
| HUN1201 |
Human Nutrition |
3.00 |
| MET2010 |
Meteorology |
3.00 |
| GLY2010C |
Physical Geology and Lab |
4.00 |
| OCE1001L |
Introduction to Oceanography Lab |
1.00 |
| PCB2033C |
Introduction to Ecology and Lab |
4.00 |
| PHY1054C |
General Physics II and Lab |
4.00 |
| PHY2049C |
Physics with Calculus II and Lab |
5.00 |
| PSC1121 |
Physical Science |
3.00 |
| SWS2007 |
The World of Water |
3.00 |
Humanities (6 Credits)
Choose one literature course (AML, LIT) and one humanities course (ARH, HUM, MUL, PHI, THE) from either Core or Institutional:
Core
Choose at least one:
| ARH1000 |
Art Appreciation |
3.00 |
| HUM2020 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3.00 |
| LIT2000 |
Literature and Culture |
3.00 |
| MUL1010 |
Music Appreciation |
3.00 |
| PHI2010 |
Introduction of Philosophy |
3.00 |
| THE1000 |
Theatre Appreciation |
3.00 |
Institutional
Course options:
| ARH2050 |
Survey of Art History I |
3.00 |
| ARH2051 |
Survey of Art History II |
3.00 |
| HUM2230 |
Renaissance to Postmodern Humanities |
3.00 |
| LIT2110 |
Masterpieces of World Literature I |
3.00 |
| LIT2120 |
Masterpieces of World Literature II |
3.00 |
| HUN1201 |
Human Nutrition |
3.00 |
| MET2010 |
Meteorology |
3.00 |
| MUL2380 |
Popular Music in America |
3.00 |
| PHI2600 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3.00 |
Social Sciences (9 Credits)
General Education Course Availability Notice
Pursuant to State Board of Education action effective with the 2026–27 academic year, lower-division Sociology courses may no longer be used to satisfy General Education requirements. Students who completed an approved Sociology course as a General Education course prior to Summer 2026 will retain General Education credit for that coursework. Beginning Fall 2026, students who have not yet satisfied the Social Sciences General Education requirement must select an approved course from the current General Education course list, regardless of catalog year.
Core
Choose at least one:
| AMH2010 |
United States History to 1877 |
3.00 |
| AMH2020 |
United States History 1865 to Present |
3.00 |
| ANT2000 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3.00 |
| ECO2013 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3.00 |
| POS2041 |
American Federal Government |
3.00 |
| PSY1012 |
General Psychology |
3.00 |
Note: AMH2010, AMH2020, and POS2041 satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Institutional
Course options:
| CPO2001 |
Comparative Government |
3.00 |
| DEP2004 |
Developmental Psychology |
3.00 |
| ECO2023 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3.00 |
| EUH2000 |
History of Western Civilization to 1648 |
3.00 |
| GEB2351 |
International Business |
3.00 |
| GEO2000 |
World Geography |
3.00 |
| INR2002 |
International Relations |
3.00 |
| REL2300 |
World Religion |
3.00 |
| WOH2022 |
World History After 1500 |
3.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3.00 |
| OR | |
| SPC1017 | Introduction to Communication | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core - LIT course | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective or Foreign Language I | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3.00 |
| Mathematics | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| Humanities Core - ARH, HUM, MUL, PHI, THE | 3.00 |
| Natural Sciences | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective | 3.00 |
| College Transfer Elective or Foreign Language II | 3.00 |
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.
College Transfer Notes:
- Students planning to transfer should consult an Academic Advisor no later than the completion of 30 credit hours to discuss their intended transfer institution and major. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the admission and prerequisite requirements of their intended program and work with an Academic Advisor to select appropriate coursework.
- The applicability of coursework transferred from another institution is evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with Daytona State College’s policies and procedures.