College Catalogue: Adult Program
Associate Degree Programs

Graduation Requirements

• A total of 62 semester hours is required to earn the associate degree.
• The last 17 semester hours of course work must be earned at Belhaven College.
• Satisfaction of Belhaven’s general education requirements.
       Oral and Written Communication Skills: Nine semester hours
             Six semester hours in written communication
             Three semester hours in speech communication
       Literature: Six semester hours
       Culture: Three semester hours
       Science: Seven semester hours
             Mathematics: Four semester hours (Seven for Orlando)
       History: Six semester hours
       Biblical Studies: Nine semester hours
       Art or Music Appreciation: Three semester hours
• Successful completion of all courses taken at Belhaven College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Payment of all tuition and fees.
• Satisfaction of Gordon Rule requirement (Orlando).  MAT 133, MAT 202 and CSC 309 will fulfill this requirement. 
• Application for degrees must be made online by the deadlines listed in the calendars at least eight months prior to the anticipated degree completion.  Failure to do so on schedule will result in a late fee as listed in the Special Fees section; a delay in the graduation date is also possible.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program provides adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts while preparing them for continued studies.  The curriculum develops the adult learner’s sensitivity to human values and capacity for critical thinking. 

A.A. Degree: 62 hours (63 Houston) to include ART 245, BIB220, 221, 301, BIO 255, 257, 260, EDU105 (Jackson, Memphis, Orlando), ENG104, 105, 235, 240, HIS125, 130, HUM 250, MAT133, SPE 120 and electives.  Houston students are also required to take BUS 205 and CSC 102.  Orlando students must also complete CSC 309. 

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Biblical Studies   
Associate of Arts with concentration in Biblical Studies prepares students for further study in Christian ministry.  Students who wish to complete an AA degree with a concentration in Biblical studies will complete the requirements for an A.A. degree as listed above and replace elective hours with BIB 310, 311, and 412.