<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Arts program offers a diverse education with a focus on Christian perspectives. All courses in this program are offered online. Liberal arts core courses could address biblical studies, global religious worldviews, fine arts, literature, economic concepts, personality and social development, Christian ministry, astronomy, history, philosophy, and theology. Other required courses could help you build writing, math, communication, computer, and foreign language skills. The curriculum is essentially designed to help you build a strong foundation for further studies in a four-year degree program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Strong communication, critical-thinking, and analytical skills could be important before enrolling in this program. As an applicant to Azusa Pacific University College, you should have already earned a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Arts program, you will be required to earn a total of 60 credits. You will take 31 credits in liberal arts core courses, 22-24 credits in required and foreign language coursework, and 5-7 credits in electives. </p> <p><u>Skills and University Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>APOU 101</td><td> Momentum: Success in the University</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH 110</td><td> College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Expository Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition: Argument and Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>COMM 111</td><td> Public Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 205</td><td> Basic Software Tools</td></tr> </table><p><u>Foreign Language Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one of the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>One intensive language course:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPAN 123</td><td> Intensive Beginning Spanish</td></tr> <tr><td><b>OR</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Two 3-unit language sequence:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPAN 121</td><td> Beginning Spanish I</td></tr> <tr><td>SPAN 122</td><td> Beginning Spanish II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Integrative Liberal Arts Core Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Heritage and Institutions Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HIST 201</td><td> U.S. History</td></tr> <tr><td>HIST 202</td><td> World Civilization</td></tr> <tr><td><b>God's Word and the Christian Response Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 100</td><td> Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus / Deuteronomy</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 230</td><td> Introduction to Biblical Literature: Luke / Acts</td></tr> <tr><td>MIN 108</td><td> Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry</td></tr> <tr><td>RELG 100</td><td> Introduction to Religious Global Studies</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Philosophy / Critical Thinking Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 210</td><td> Introduction to Critical Thinking</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Literature Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 111</td><td> Introduction to Literature</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Aesthetics and Creative Arts Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ART 150</td><td> Introduction to Art</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Identity and Relationships Component </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 110</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>OR </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ECON 203</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Nature / Science Component with Lab </b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PHYC 140</td><td> Introduction to Astronomy</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Electives</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><td>Select 5-7 units</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have earned the Associate of Arts degree, you might seek entry-level employment opportunities in nearly any type of industry. You might apply to work in business, education, local or federal government, or the nonprofit sector. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Teacher Assistant </li><li>Child Care Worker </li><li>Administrative Assistant </li><li>Assistant Retail Manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might choose to continue your studies after completing Azusa Pacific University College's Associate of Arts program. A bachelor's degree could be required to begin in some careers or for career advancement purposes. The Associate of Arts program is designed to be a foundational stepping stone into other Azusa Pacific University College bachelor's degrees, such as the Bachelor of Arts in Management or Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology. Other examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in English </li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Communications</li></ul>