Associate of Arts
The associate of arts degree program provides students with a broad academic education to prepare them for the workplace and for upper-level university study. The degree requirements for the associate of arts may be met through LCCC’s university transfer courses or by taking university transfer courses at other recognized colleges and/or universities. Since requirements at transfer institutions vary widely, students should consult the catalog of the transfer institution and plan their program with an advisor.
Select from the general education/transfer module:
Arts and humanities – Nine credit hours, representing two different disciplines.
English composition – Six credit hours.
Mathematics/statistics/logic and natural sciences – Three credit hours in mathematics or logic and six credit hours in science, of which one course must include a lab (lab courses identified with footnote 1).
Social and behavioral sciences – Nine credit hours, representing two different disciplines.
Completion of the required number of credit hours represents 33 of the 36-40 credit hours in the general education/transfer module. To complete this requirement, a student must take another six to seven credit hours from the general education/transfer module courses. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to complete the associate of arts degree. Therefore, a student may earn the associate of arts degree by completing the general education/transfer module requirements of 36-40 credit hours, SDEV 101, for one credit hour and additional elective credit hours selected from the general education/transfer module courses or any other courses to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. Choices within these ranges will require careful academic planning and advice. Students should seek assistance from an advisor before proceeding.
Universal Graduation Requirement
SDEV 101 - College 101 (1 hour)
English Composition / Oral Communication
ENGL 161 - College Composition I (3 hours)
Select one of the following ENGL courses: (3 hours)
ENGL 162 - College Composition II (or)
ENGL 163 - College Composition II /Special Topics (or)
ENGL 164 - College Composition II with Technical Topics
CMMC 151 - Oral Communication (Optional)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select nine semester hours, representing two different disciplines from the following: (9 hours)
ARCH 155G - Introduction to Archaeology
ECNM 151 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECNM 152 - Principles of Microeconomics
GPHY 151G - Human Geography
GPHY 152 - Geography of Unites States/Canada
HSTR 151G - Civilization I
HSTR 152G -Civilization II
HSTR 161 - United States I
HSTR 162 - United States II
HSTR 171G - The World since 1900
HSTR 252G - Women in World History
HSTR 267G - African American Heritage
PLSC 151G - Comparative Politics
PLSC 155 - State and Local Government
PLSC 156 - American National Government
PLSC 157G - Contemporary World Problems
PSYH 151 - Introduction to Psychology
PSYH 251 - Human Growth and Development
PSYH 253 - Child Development
PSYH 254 - Adolescent Development
PSYH 256 - Adulthood and Aging
PSYH 257 - Abnormal Psychology
PSYH 261 - Social Psychology
PSYH 263 - Personality Theories
PSYH 273 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYH 275 - Psychology of Gender
SOCY 151G - Introduction to Sociology
SOCY 155G - Introduction to Archaeology
SOCY 161G - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOCY 255G - The Family
SOCY 256 - Social Problems
SOCY 265G - Death and Dying
SOCY 276G - Race and Ethnicity
SOCY 278 - Sociology of Sex & Gender
URBS 151G - Introduction to Urban Studies
URBS 155G - Introduction to Archaeology
URBS 210 - Introduction to Women's Studies
Arts and Humanities
Select nine semester hours, representing two different disciplines from the following: (9 hours)
ARTS 243G - Art History I
ARTS 244G - Art History II
ARTS 245G - World Art
ARTS 246 - History of Photography
ARTS 254 - History of American Architecture
ENGL 251 - American Literature I
ENGL 252 - American Literature II
ENGL 253G - Introduction to World Literature
ENGL 254G - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
ENGL 255G - Introduction to Fiction
ENGL 257G - Introduction to Poetry
ENGL 259G - Introduction to Drama
ENGL 261G - Masterpieces of British Literature I
ENGL 262G - Masterpieces of British Literature II
ENGL 264 - Women's Literature
ENGL 266G - African American Literature
ENGL 267G - Children's Literature
ENGL 269G - Introduction to Shakespeare
HUMS 151G - Introduction to Humanities
HUMS 261G - Introduction to Great Books: Ancient World to the Renaissance
HUMS 262G - Introduction to Great Books: Early Modern to the 20th Century
HUMS 263 - Introduction to Folklore
HUMS 264G - Introduction to Asian Cultures and Literature
HUMS 271G - Introduction to Mythology
HUMS 274 - Film Appreciation
HUMS 281 - Introduction to American Cinema
MUSC 261G - Music Appreciation
MUSC 262G - Music as a World Phenomenon
PHLY 151G - Introduction to Philosophy
PHLY 161 - Introduction to Ethics
PHLY 165 - Bioethics
PHLY 174 - Critical Thinking
PHLY 262G - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
PHLY 270G - Religion and Science
PHLY 271G – Social and Political Philosophy
PHLY 281G - Philosophy of Religion
RELG 181G - Introduction to World Religions
RELG 182G - Introduction to The Study of Religion
RELG 251G - Exploring the Bible
RELG 261 - Religion in America
RELG 262G - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
RELG 270G - Religion and Science
RELG 281G - Philosophy of Religion
THTR 151G - Introduction to Theater
THTR 185G - Theater History
Mathematics/Statistics/Logic and Natural Sciences
Select three semester hours in mathematics or logic and six semester hours in science (of which one course must include a lab science) from the following: (9 hours)
ASTY 151 - Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology (1)
ASTY 152 - Solar System Astronomy
BIOG 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1)
BIOG 122 - Anatomy and Physiology II (1)
BIOG 150 - Infectious Disease A to Z
BIOG 151 - General Biology (1)
BIOG 152 - Human Biology (1)
BIOG 159 - Aquatic Life (1)
BIOG 161 - Principles of Biology I (1)
BIOG 162 - Principles of Biology II (1)
BIOG 163 - The Microbial World (1)
BIOG 164 - Explorations in Field Science (1)
BIOG 165 - Introduction to Ecology
BIOG 251 - General Microbiology (1)
BIOG 252 - Microbiology (1)
BIOG 260 - Botany (1)
BIOG 268 - Clinical Nutrition
BIOG 275 - Genetics
CHMY 155G - Chemistry and Society
CHMY 161 - General, Organic and Biochemistry I (1)
CHMY 162 - General, Organic and Biochemistry II (1)
CHMY 171 - General Chemistry I (1)
CHMY 172 - General Chemistry II (1)
CHMY 271 - Organic Chemistry I (1)
CHMY 272 - Organic Chemistry II (1)
MTHM 150 - The Art of Mathematical Thinking
MTHM 151 - College Mathematics
MTHM 158 - Quantitative Reasoning
MTHM 162 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
MTHM 168 - Statistics
MTHM 171 - College Algebra
MTHM 172 - Precalculus
MTHM 175 - College Algebra and Precalculus
MTHM 178 - Business Calculus
MTHM 181 - Calculus I
MTHM 182 - Calculus II
MTHM 270 - Discrete Mathematics
MTHM 280 - Linear Algebra
MTHM 281 - Multivariable Calculus
MTHM 283 - Differential Equations
PHLY 171 - Introduction to Logic
PHYC 150 - General Physics I (1)
PHYC 152 - General Physics II (1)
PHYC 251 - College Physics I (1)
PHYC 252 - College Physics II (1)
PSSC 153 - Physical Science (1)
PSSC 156 - Physical Geology (1)
PSSC 157 - Historical Geology (1)
PSSC 158G - Meteorology (1)
PSSC 160G - Introduction to Climate Studies
PSSC 161G - Earth Science
Total Hours: 34
Footnote 1: Lab Science course.
Tuition and Costs
How much does it cost to attend LCCC?
Many factors are considered when determining how much it costs to attend college.
When determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid, many factors are taken into account including enrollment status, residency status, dependency status, cost of attendance, etc. A student’s Cost of Attendance for financial aid determination includes directly billed expenses (tuition and fees) and “indirect” expenses for items such as books, supplies, transportation to and from campus, normal monthly household expenses and a small amount for personal expenses. These amounts are estimated per year at LCCC as:
Tuition and Fees:
Lorain county resident: $134.04 per credit hour.
Out-of-county resident: $159.22 per credit hour.
Out-of-state resident: $310.79 per credit hour.
Books and supplies: $ 350 – $1,500
Transportation: $ 1,000 – $1,600
Monthly Household expenses: $ 2,200 – $3,800
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $ 1,000
Where laboratory, special facilities or services are required to accommodate instructional needs, a special fee may be assessed.
