Did you know NCMC offers an Associate in Arts (AA) degree online? As a result of the recent Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit, NCMC is now approved to offer the complete Associate of Arts degree online. Students may earn the AA degree through a combination of on-campus and online courses or by taking online courses only. Through consultation with their advisor, students may now develop a pathway to earning the AA online at their own pace and in their own community. Individuals who are interested in earning the degree should contact their faculty advisor or the NCMC admissions office at admissions@mail.ncmissouri.edu or call 660-359-3948 for more information.
| COMMUNICATIONS |
9 hours |
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English I and II |
6 |
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Speech Communications |
3 |
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| HUMANITIES |
9 hours |
(Select one course each from three of the four categories.)
- Literature (except Lit. for Children or Preschool Lit.)
- Fine Arts
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Introduction to Theatre
- Humanities/Cultural Studies
- Introduction to Humanities I or II
- Western Civilization I
- Philosophy/Foreign Language
- Introduction to Ethics
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Religion
- Foreign Language
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| MANAGING INFORMATION |
3 hours |
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Microcomputer Applications I |
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| MATHEMATICS |
3 hours |
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College Algebra or Elementary Statistics or
Math Concepts |
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| NATURAL SCIENCE |
9 hours |
(Must have one course with lab from each area)
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Life Science |
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General Biology |
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General Botany |
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General Zoology |
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2. |
Physical Science |
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Physical Geology |
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Intro. to Chemistry |
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Chemistry I |
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College Physics I | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE |
9 hours |
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(Prefixes: HI, PL, GE, PY, SO, EC) |
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American History I or National Government |
3 |
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Social Science Requirements |
6 |
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| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CORE |
42 hours |
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| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
3 hours |
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1. |
Health Education |
2 |
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2. |
Physical Education Activity |
1 |
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| ELECTIVES |
17 hours |
| Elective courses should be chosen from those required and accepted for the anticipated major at the transfer university. Students should work closely with their advisor to plan electives that transfer. |
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| TOTAL A.A. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
62 hours |
ADDITIONAL A.A. DEGREE INFORMATION:
- All humanities course selections should be based upon the specific requirements of the anticipated major and transfer school.
- A minimum final cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum of 62 credit hours are required for completion of the A.A. degree.
- Developmental skills classes do not apply toward any degree requirements in any program.
- A maximum of six hours in religion courses will be applied toward a degree.
- A maximum of two hours of physical education activities will applied toward a degree.