Approved Degree Electives

2026-2027 Catalog Year

Applicable Degrees

• Associate of Arts (A.A.)
  Liberal Arts Degree
• Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)
  Liberal Arts Degree
• Associate of Science (A.S.)
  Liberal Arts Degree

Elective Guidance and Transfer Notes

This list reflects the most current information available at the time of publication. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an Aims academic advisor to select electives that best support their intended transfer institution and major.

Important Notes

• Students following a statewide articulation agreement must adhere to the elective guidelines outlined in that agreement.
• Students wishing to apply a course not included in these lists toward an A.A., A.G.S., or A.S. degree must obtain signed approval from an Academic Dean.
• For A.A. and A.G.S. degrees, any state-guaranteed transfer course not listed here may be used as an elective.
• For A.S. degrees, state-guaranteed transfer courses in MA1, SC1, or SC2 categories may be used as electives, excluding:
  • MAT 1220
  • MAT 1230
  • SCI 1055
  • SCI 1056
• Courses numbered below 1000 are non-transferable and cannot be used as electives.
• A maximum of three (3) credits of PE activity courses may count toward A.A. and A.G.S. elective requirements.

Approved Degree Electives
General Elective Prefixes and Courses Applicable Only to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) Degrees

For Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of General Studies (A.G.S) Degrees Only
A maximum of three (3) credits from PE activity courses may count toward approved elective credits.

Approved Elective Courses
General Elective Prefixes and Courses - Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree Only

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As part of multicultural requirements, at least two transfer institutions accept the following courses:

• LIT 2005 - Ethnic Literature (AH2)
• SOC 2016 - Sociology of Gender (SS3)
• WST 2000 - Introduction to Women’s Studies (SS3)