Associate of Arts

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of Associate of Arts

First recorded in 1940–45

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Inmates can take classes in literature, astronomy, American government, precalculus and others to earn an Associate of Arts degree.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2022

About a week later, it’ll be welcoming the first class of students into a pioneering Associate of Arts degree program, Technical Theatre for Social Justice, formed through its partnership with SCC.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021

Besides Indian-related courses, 214 other subjects are offered, some of which lead to Associate of Arts or Applied Science degrees.

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