I'm thinking about pursuing an Associate of Arts in business from Clark College with plans to transfer. Can anyone explain what this degree involves and if it’s a good stepping stone for transferring?
Sure, I'd love to explain this to you. Associate of Arts (AA) degrees are typically two-year degrees designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution for further study. The AA in Business at Clark College is a comprehensive degree that provides foundational knowledge in various business disciplines such as accounting, economics, and business law.
The coursework covers general education requirements like English, humanities, and social sciences, along with business-specific classes. The beauty of such a program is that it allows students to fulfill the general education requirements that all students, regardless of their major, have to complete in the first two years of a bachelor's degree.
This degree is particularly advantageous if you're planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. Most, if not all of the credits earned in the AA Business program at Clark College should transfer directly to four-year institutions, allowing you to enter as a junior.
Another perk is that students often save a significant amount of money by attending a community college for the first two years of their degree. However, you should connect with both Clark College and the intended transfer institution to ensure that the specific courses will align and transfer smoothly.
Remember to maintain a decent GPA in your AA program because your academic performance can have a significant impact on your ability to transfer to a desired four-year college. Enjoy your studies!
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