The associate of arts degree is offered on the Fayette Campus in liberal arts and general business. To receive an associate of arts degree, a candidate must meet the following conditions:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Meet the general education requirements.
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credits from Upper Iowa University.
- In the Residential University, 12 of the last 15 credits required for graduation must have been earned from Upper Iowa.
For the associate of arts degree in general business, the following courses must be completed: 201 Accounting Principles I; 208 Marketing Principles; 210 Management Principles; 211 Macroeconomic Principles; 222 Management Information Systems; and 302 Business Law I.
For the associate of arts degree in liberal arts, the general education requirements must be completed, along with enough electives to total 60 semester credits.
Graduation Requirements
You will normally have seven years after initial enrollment to complete the associate or baccalaureate program under the requirements in effect at the time of your enrollment. If the program is not completed within seven years, the requirements in effect at the time of the next enrollment will be used to determine graduation requirements. The University reserves the right to make changes in its academic regulations and requirements when, in its judgment, the best interests of the institution are served. In addition, changes in certification requirements of the Iowa Department of Education may affect requirements for students seeking certification to teach. Financial aid guidelines may vary.
