The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, requiring a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 64 semester hours, are essentially planned sets of courses leading to baccalaureate degrees. Thus, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree students do not officially major in an academic discipline at Jefferson State. Majors are defined by the institutions to which these students transfer. However, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree students are assigned to advisors on the basis of an intended major or field of interest indicated by individual students.
In 1994 the Alabama state legislature passed Alabama Legislative Act 94-202. This act created the State of Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC). This committee, composed of representatives from the four-year and two-year colleges of Alabama was given the following charges:
- Develop a statewide freshman and sophomore-level general studies curriculum to be taken at all public colleges and universities.
- Develop and adopt a statewide articulation agreement for the freshman and sophomore years for the transfer of credit among all public institutions of higher education in Alabama.
The AGSC has developed semester credit hour requirements in four traditional areas of general education. A list of actual courses approved for statewide transfer is found in the “University Parallel Programs” section of this catalog.
| AREA | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Area I: Written Composition | 6 |
| Area II: Humanities And Fine Arts | 12 |
| Area III: Natural Sciences And Mathematics | 11 |
| Area IV: History, Social And Behavioral Sciences | 12 |
A list of approved “discipline templates” and articulation guides may be found on our website at www.jeffersonstate.edu and by clicking the Alabama Transfers icon. Students are responsible for learning the additional specific course requirements for Area V for their major at the institution where they wish to transfer. Additional Area V requirements may be accessed on the transfer institution’s website at www.jeffersonstate.edu. Students, with the aid of advising, can plan their course of study to meet the requirements of the senior institution. Requirements may change as needed. Appropriate substitutions may be made with the consent of the advisor, chairperson/ associate dean/dean and the dean of instruction.
Career and Professional Degree Programs
Jefferson State Community College offers the following two- year, college level programs of study as career and professional programs.
These programs prepare students to enter occupational, semi-professional, or para-professional employment. These programs are designed to be completed in two years rather than to constitute the first two years of a four-year program. For descriptions of each program, consult the Career Programs section in this catalog.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs of one year or less of study are designed for students who wish to obtain specific occupational skills. For descriptions of each program, consult the “Career Programs” section in this catalog.