Associates in Science and Arts

Associate in Science and Arts (ASA)

with the Michigan Transfer Agreement

A minimum of 62 credit hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category.

Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog

General Education Requirements  (Minimum – 35 credits)
Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better
English – 101, 102

Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science

Lab classes:
Biology – any MCC Biology course with a lab
Chemistry – any MCC Chemistry course with a lab
Environmental Science – ENV 110L&L
Geography – 101A, 215
Geology – 101A, 102, 250Lab
Physical Science – 101A
Physics – 201L&L, 202L&L, 203L&L, 204L&L

Non-Lab:
Anthropology – 105D
Astronomy – 101, 105A
Biology – 115, 200, 207LEC, 250LEC
Geography – 214, 260
Geology – 100, 201, 250LEC

Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Math – 107A, 109A, 115A, 141, 161, 162A, 215A, 276, 283, 295

Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207

Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Economics – 101A, 102A
Psychology – 102, 201, 203, 207, 209, 210
Sociology – 101, 102A, 202A, 203, 205, 206
Women and Gender Studies – 101, 201

Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Art – 198, 199, 202,
English – 200A, 201A,  205, 206, 210, 213, 225, 226, 227, 228, 231
History – 101, 102
Humanities – 195
Theater – 201

American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220
Political Science – 111, 205, 220

International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Anthropology – 103, 110
English – 207, 211, 218A, 220
French – 101, 102, 201, 202
Geography – 104, 105
German – 101, 102, 201, 202
History – 150, 151, 216
International Cultural Studies – 101 GERA (Germany)
Philosophy – 105
Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211
Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202

Aesthetic Values – 3 credits
Art – 100A, 104, 105B, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 117,  118, 204B, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215, 220
Dance – 100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 206, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D
English – 216, 223
Music classes numbered 100 and above except Music 240
Music – 100, 101, 102, 103A, 192, 193A, 194, 195, 201, 202
Theater – 101, 102, 108, 121, 122, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 202, 203, 204, 217, 260

Physical Education – minimum 2 credits. Choose ONE of the following options:

Option 1:Physical Education Choose one of the following – 101A, 103, 104A, 118, 201 and any Physical Education, Dance, or Physical Education Professional 200

Option 2: Physical Education 121

Computer Competency
Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test.

Electives
Minimum 27 credits, chosen from courses above, or others reflecting your major or personal interests.

ASA degree program list below. The MiTransfer Pathway ASA degrees are located at the bottom of this webpage.

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Broadcasting and Multimedia/Performance (ASA)

with Michigan Transfer Agreement Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for the ASA Degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. […]

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Criminal Justice/Corrections (ASA)

with Michigan Transfer Agreement Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for the ASA Degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. Groups […]

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (ASA)

with Michigan Transfer Agreement Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for the ASA Degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. […]

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Early Childhood Education (ASA)

with Michigan Transfer Agreement Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog Description Students are focused on understanding the development of children from birth to eight years of age through hands-on practical fieldwork and classroom instruction. An emphasis will be placed on anti-bias curriculum covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains of development. Students will prepare for the Child […]

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Health Science (ASA)

with Michigan Transfer Agreement Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for the ASA Degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. […]

MiTransfer Pathway Degrees (ASA)

 MCC offers several MiTransfer Pathway ASA degree programs. Here are links to the requirements, careers and participating Michigan colleges and universities for each degree:

Art Pathway (ASA)

Biology Pathway (ASA)

Business Pathway (ASA)

Communications Pathway (ASA)

Criminal Justice Pathway (ASA)

Exercise Science Pathway (ASA)

Public Health Pathway (ASA)

Psychology Pathway (ASA)

Social Work Pathway (ASA)