Associate Degree Programs and Transfer Pathways

EGSC offers both associate degree programs and transfer pathways.

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Programs

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs are programs with disciplinary distinction which provide the two years of course work in a discipline area. These degree programs may also be used as the first two years of course work toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. The programs with disciplinary distinction lead to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. Students in these degree programs follow the Core Curriculum established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Core Curriculum is designed to facilitate the transfer of credit among the schools within the University System. The Core consists of 42 hours. There is an additional Area F requirement of 18-21 hours in the student’s chosen area of study.

In order for a student to complete all requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at EGSC, students must complete an additional 4 hours consisting of:

2-hour Health Course AND
(2) 1-hour physical activity courses or a 1-hour physical activity course and a 1-hour First Aid Course

Transfer Pathways

Transfer pathways are programs that provide the first two years of course work toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. Transfer pathways lead to an Associate of Arts, Core Curriculum degree. Students in transfer pathways follow the Core Curriculum established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Core Curriculum is designed to facilitate the transfer of credit among the schools within the University System. The Core consists of 42 hours. There is an additional Area F requirement of 18 hours in the student’s chosen area of study:

In order for a student to complete all requirements for the Associate of Arts, Core Curriculum degree at EGSC, students must complete an additional 4 hours consisting of:

2-hour Health Course AND
(2) 1-hour physical activity courses or a 1-hour physical activity course and a 1-hour First Aid Course

Associate of Arts Degree Programs with Disciplinary Distinction

Art
Communication Arts
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
English
Fire & Emergency Services Administration
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Associate of Science Degree Programs with Disciplinary Distinction

Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Mathematics