Associate of Arts (A.A.) for Human & Public Services

Quick Facts

Earn an A.A. and complete 1st- and 2nd-year courses that will generally transfer to a 4-year college or university.

A flexible A.A. opens the door to a wide range of bachelor’s degrees and careers.

Work with your advisor to personalize your studies to fit your interests and needs.

Explore different subjects if you’re unsure of your career goals
Enjoy flexibility: Choose the courses you want—as long as you earn the required credit hours
Apply the basics / Core Curriculum course credits you earn with your A.A. at TCC toward a bachelor's degree at a 4-year university
Develop a well-rounded liberal arts foundation that will prepare you to live & work in an ever-changing world

While the A.A. credits generally transfer to 4-year colleges and universities, it’s your responsibility to check with your destination school and program to make sure you meet their specific requirements.
When you work with your advisor to plan your A.A., be sure to tell them you want to transfer after you graduate from TCC.
- Plan your A.A. with your 4-year school of choice in mind.
If you want to finish faster, explore our Accelerated Associate of Arts (A.A.), which you can complete in 18 months.
If you want to enter the workforce immediately or know you aren’t interested in transferring, explore the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) options in the Human & Public Service Pathway.