Associate of Arts

American  

[uh-soh-shee-it uhv ahrts] / əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt əv ˈɑrts /

noun

1. a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in liberal arts, as the social sciences or the humanities. A.A.

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Etymology

Origin of Associate of Arts

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

Too many people are unaware that the colleges even exist and that they have excellent certificate programs, associate of arts degrees, and transfer guarantees — tuition-free.

From Los Angeles Times

He received his associate of arts degree from Clark College in 1962 and his Bachelor of Arts from Lewis & Clark College in 1964 before launching into the world of politics.

From Seattle Times

Clovis will graduate with associate of arts degrees in history, social sciences, social behavior and self-development, arts and human expression, and science and mathematics.

From Los Angeles Times

The school offers inmates classes in literature, astronomy, U.S. government and others to earn an Associate of Arts degree.

From Seattle Times

Kohberger graduated from Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania with an associate of arts degree in psychology in 2018, said college spokesperson Mia Rossi-Marino.

From Washington Times