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Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T in Psychology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Psychology. Psychology concerns itself with the study of human and animal behavior. This program provides students training both in pure science and in the practical application of science to matters of everyday life. This program is designed for students who seek to learn to examine psychological processes from multiple perspectives and to apply psychological principles and methods to personal and social issues in ways that promote self-understanding, personal development, and effective interpersonal relationships as members of a diverse society.
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Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T in Political Science) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Spanish. This program offers insights into these events on the local, state, national, and international levels and these insights also encourage the involvement of the citizenry. Students completing this program successfully will be able to identify and explain the sources of and reasons for democratic government.
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Associate in Arts in History for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) The Associate in Arts for Transfer in History (AA-T in History) provides students the opportunity to cultivate a broad perspective on history. The program is designed to stimulate appreciation for, and understanding of historical and cultural trends, and knowledge of key figures and events. The program is also designed to facilitate learning in such a way as to allow students to make connections to modern institutions and ideas, patterns of change, and progress, and encourage an interest in the 21st-century world.
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Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Sociology. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T in Sociology) provides a foundation for understanding many aspects of the social sciences and assists students in comprehending other behavioral sciences. The required courses offer a basic understanding of how people relate to one another, the types of relationships people form, and various aspects and difficulties of such relationships.
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Associate in Arts in Kinesiology Degree for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or Bachelor of Kinesiology. Kinesiology courses enhance skills and physical development in combative, dance, individual and team sports, and fitness. Courses provide a foundation for understanding human anatomy and physiology. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) meet the lower-division requirements for transfer to a four-year program of study in Kinesiology.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T in Spanish) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Spanish. The Spanish department offers courses that serve as a basis for broad liberal education, advanced degrees, and further study in languages, linguistics, and English Literature as preparation for a teaching credential. It is also supplementary preparation for many professional fields, including emergency services, the legal and medical professions, social work, Business, Hospitality Management, information technology, foreign service, public relations, journalism, translation, and interpretation.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior. It is designed to stimulate appreciation for and understanding of values, ideas, and artifacts of culture and society. Critical thinking skills and self-understanding through these courses provide a framework for lifelong study in liberal arts. Successful completion of the curriculum in Social and Behavioral Sciences offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused on single discipline degrees and applied to an interdisciplinary degree.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Natural Science and Mathematics provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about living and nonliving systems. Students will achieve an understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and the scientific method, as well as the potential limits of scientific endeavors and the value systems and ethics associated with human inquiry. In addition, students shall develop skills and understanding beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will not just practice computational skills but will be able to explain and apply basic mathematical concepts and will be able to solve problems through quantitative reasoning.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts in Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the form, content, context, and effectiveness of communication. Students will develop proficiency in oral and written communication in English, examining communication from the rhetorical perspective and practicing reasoning and advocacy, organization, and accuracy. Students will practice the discovery, critical evaluation, and reporting of information, as well as reading, writing, and listening effectively.
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Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Arts and Humanities provides students the opportunity to cultivate intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity. Students will respond subjectively and objectively to aesthetic experiences and will understand the integrity of both emotional and intellectual responses. Students will also refine their affective, cognitive, and physical faculties through studying great works of the human imagination. Critical thinking skills and self-understanding through these courses provide a framework for lifelong study in the arts and humanities areas and offer students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused on single discipline degrees and applied to an interdisciplinary degree.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in English. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) provides students with a strong foundation in critical reading, writing, and thinking as well as literary analysis and research methods. Students majoring in English enroll in survey courses, which expose them to a wide range of types and styles of literature; courses in literature from many cultures and eras; and courses in special topics such as film and creative writing.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies) provides a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies. Students gain self-awareness and the ability to build bridges with diverse audiences. The broad-based transfer curriculum includes interpersonal, intercultural, and group communication, public communication, argumentation and debate, and speech team activities.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T in Economics) provides a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Economics. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T in Economics) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) provides a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. The combination of a liberal arts background with studio arts proficiency skills and practical experience will help students investigate and integrate their knowledge and perspectives in a modern, technologically changing world and will give them the background needed for careers in the visual arts, design, and related fields. Students who complete this program successfully will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formal principles and elements of art making. Students will learn skills through tools, techniques, theoretical and historical aspects of visual art, culture, and critical analysis.
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Mission College
Associate in Arts in Creative Arts
- Santa Clara, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
60 hours
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Creative Arts is designed for students who seek a broad background in the visual and performing arts, such as drawing, painting, singing, instrumental performance, creative writing, dancing, and oral interpretation.
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Associate of Arts Programmes in Santa Clara, USA
Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests
An Associate of Arts degree is an undergraduate degree that is usually completed in two years. The degree gives students basic knowledge about their chosen field, so they can go on to further their studies or seek employment.