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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Program of Study, AA


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AA Degree Core Requirements
Communication ENG 1113 ENG 1123 , and  SPT 1113  OR  SPT 2173   9 Hours
Computational/Reasoning MAT 1313  or any numbered higher (except MAT 1723, MAT 1733, MAT 1743) 3 Hours
Scientific Reasoning Any Lab Sciences - 1 Lab required (AGR, BIO, CHE, GLY, or PHY) 7 Hours
Humanities/Fine Arts ENG LIT (Any except ENG-2613), and HIS (Any), and Fine Arts* 9 Hours
Human Social/Behavioral Six (6) hours from ECO 2113 , ECO 2123 , EPY 2533 , GEO 1113 , GEO 1123 , PSC 1113 , PSY 1513 , SOC 2113  OR  HIS (Any) 6 Hours
  Total:  34 Hours

 

In addition to the above core, students will complete a minimum of 26 hours of electives for an Associate of Arts Degree, (the equivalent of approximately one-half of the bachelor’s degree).  It is recommended that students choose academic courses in their program of study that are based on the requirements of the university of their choice.  Courses required for Mississippi public universities are listed in the IHL/MS Community College Transfer Articulation Agreement or the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool. Developmental courses (with the exception of MAT 1233 /MAT 1234 ) required as prerequisites for college level courses cannot be used as electives.  For a list of developmental courses, see Admissions section of this catalog.

Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

*As approved by academic program advisor or counselor.  Acceptable courses include ART 1113 ART 2713 ART 2723 MUS 1113 MUS 2123 DAN 1113 DAN 1123 , and SPT 2233 .

Completion Award: Associate of Arts Degree 62 SH



General Program of Study - Suggested Educational Plan


This suggested Educational Plan is designed to assist in the planning of a student’s course of study. Taking courses in this order is NOT REQUIRED but strongly suggested to ensure completion of all requirements for graduation. It is recommended that students complete required courses as soon as possible.

1st Semester


Total: 15 SH


2nd Semester


  • Communication: ENG 1123  3 SH
  • History: HIS 3 SH
  • Electives1: 9 SH

Total: 15 SH


3rd Semester


Total: 16 SH


4th Semester


Total: 16 SH


**Completion Award: Associate of Arts Degree 62 SH



1Electives may be chosen from any of the academic courses. Technical courses may be used as electives if approved by the academic dean. Some technical courses do not transfer to Universities. Developmental courses cannot be used as electives to meet graduation requirements. For a list of developmental courses, see the Admissions  section of this publication.

**Additional Graduation Requirement:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

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