Associate of Arts Degree

In order to earn the Associate of Arts (AA) degree students must earn 64 credits, at least 28 of which must be completed at Franklin College. Students must also maintain a minimum final cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in order to graduate. Associate of Arts degree candidates are required to complete the following courses:

Foundation (9 Credits)
First Year Seminar
A specific course in the disciplines designated with the 199 numbering. All students new to college are required to take the First Year Seminar in their first semester at Franklin. Students transferring to Franklin College with 30 or more college credits substitute elective credit for the First Year Seminar.

Quantitative Reasoning course (MAT 103, 104, 107, 109, 200, 201 or higher)
Courses are designed to help students distinguish situations in which quantitative or symbolic information is relevant, to understand how to produce, analyze and use numerical information to reach valid conclusions, and to be informed participants of data-based decision-making processes.

Writing in the Humanities (ENG 100)
Students will develop the skills necessary to convey ideas effectively in a variety of contexts. Likewise, students will focus on clear and effective writing. Students who have taken a similar first-year English course completed at another accredited institution of higher education may be awarded transfer credit to fulfill this requirement.

Global Responsibility (18 Credits)
Two courses from each of the following Areas of Knowledge (specific course listings may be found online):

• Intercultural Competencies
• International Engagement
• Social Responsibility

The Classroom as Your World: Modern Languages (12 Credits)
FRE/GER/ITA 100 Introductory Language I
FRE/GER/ITA 101 Introductory Language II
FRE/GER/ITA/SPA 200 Intermediate Language I
FRE/GER/ITA/SPA 201 Intermediate Language II

The Associate of Arts degree students are required to successfully complete four semesters of study in one of the modern languages offered at the College. Students whose home, native or secondary school language is French, German or Italian can meet the Modern Language requirement by successfully completing two courses in one of these languages above the 302 level. Students other than native speakers of French, German or Italian whose competency in those languages is above the 300 level can meet the modern language requirement by successfully completing two courses in French, German or Italian above the 301 level. Students who receive advanced standing or transfer credit and wish to complete the Associate of Arts degree in less than two years may meet the modern language requirement by taking and passing a minimum of one year's work in one of the languages offered at the College (excluding English).

The World as Your Classroom: Academic Travel (4 credits)
A topic-based course that includes on-campus preparation followed by on-site learning, Academic Travel is Franklin's signature program and an essential art of the Franklin degree program. The Associate of Arts degree requires the completion of four travels for incoming freshmen. Students who enter with transfer or advanced standing credit must complete one travel during each semester they are enrolled until the completion of the AA degree.

General Elective Credit (21 Credits)

DECLARATION OF INTENTION
Students who intend to earn the Associate of Arts degree should complete the appropriate form in the Registrar's Office. After declaring intention to pursue the Associate of Arts degree, the student will be matriculated into an online Academic Plan, listing courses that the student has taken and those that are still outstanding toward the completion of the degree. Students who intend to receive the AA degree at the May commencement must submit an application for graduation to the Registrar no later than October 15 of the previous semester. Graduation application fees apply.