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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Online Program
Purpose and Objectives
The Associates of Arts program is available to students transferring in a significant amount of coursework from other
accredited and/or approved academic institutions or to students who want a more generalized degree program.
The purpose of the Associates of Arts degree with no concentration is to provide students with a professional program in
which they may combine study from a variety of academic, professional, or technical fields to fit their individual needs and
professional goals. Many students continue their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a General Studies
Major.
Objectives
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Demonstrate basic proficiency in a wide array of skills.
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Understand biblical-based Christian worldview that can be used in various fields.
Completion Requirements
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A minimum 60 total semester hours of credit
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A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
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Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of CIU coursework
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Completion of a biblical studies core that includes 9 hours of Bible/theology/ministry courses and at least one
additional interdisciplinary Bible-related course
Course of Study
60
Bible/Theology/Ministry
9
BIB
1010
New Testament Survey
3
MSD 1110
Encountering Spiritual Formation
3
THE 2010
Survey of Bible Doctrine
3
General Education
36
BUS 1020
Introduction to Finance
3
COM 1010
Communication for Leaders
3
CPT 1010
Technology for College
3
ENG 1010
College Writing and Research I
3
ENG 1020
College Writing and Research II
3
HIS
2010
World Civilizations
3
PHI
1010
Philosophy & Worldview*
3
PSY 2010
Organizational and Industrial Psychology
3
SCI
2010
Earth Science: Exploring God’s World*
3
SOC 1010
College Study Skills*
3
SOC 2010
Cultural Diversity
3
LDR 1010
Introduction to Leadership
3
Electives
15
*Interdisciplinary Bible/Theology Courses