Online Associate of Arts

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

Enroll in the Associate of Arts degree program at Belhaven Online and earn the general education credit requirements needed to continue on and complete a four-year bachelor’s degree.

This accredited online degree offers more than transferable credit—it prepares students to continue their education with a firm academic and spiritual foundation. Whether it is history, literature, biology or math, our courses are designed around the Christian worldview, giving attention to the Lord as creator and sustainer of all things.

The online associate’s degree is a two year, 62 credit hour program based on an 8 week course format. The Associate of Arts degree is awarded at the completion of the program.

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Associate of Arts Online Degree Curriculum Summary

The Associate of Arts degree at Belhaven Online is a two-year, 62 credit hour program (based on an 8 week course format) that offers transferable credit. This accredited online degree program earns students the requirements necessary to complete a four-year bachelor degree.

Course #	Course Name	Credits
BIB214	Old Testament History	3
BIB215	New Testament History	3
BIO255	General Biology I	3
BIO256	General Biology I Lab	1
BIO260	General Biology II	3
ENG103	Composition and Rhetoric	3
ENG108	Effective Research Writing	3
ENG203	Survey of World Literature I	3
ENG204	Survey of World Literature II	3
HIS108	Civilization	3
HIS205	Contemporary World History	3
HIS220	The Influence of Christianity in Western Culture	3
IST201	Global Culture	3
MAT202	Quantitative Reasoning	3
WVC106	Introduction to Worldviews	3
WVC218	Christian Perspective	3
	General Electives	16
	TOTAL	62

 

Course Descriptions

See Online College Catalogue for Associate of Arts course descriptions.

 

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven College, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, contact onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission
   
   
   • Minimum age of 21 (If you are unable to meet the admission requirements, please contact the Office of Admission).
   • One year of relevant work experience required.
     
     
2. REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS
   
   
   • The last 17 semester hours of degree work must be completed at Belhaven College.
   • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.
   • Students applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit acceptable by Belhaven must also submit an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation. A 2.0 grade point on a 4.0 scale average is required.
   • A student who has earned the General Education Development (GED) certificate may be admitted. An official GED transcript must be provided from the State Departments of Education of the state that issued the certificate; average standard score of 50; subscores must be 45 or higher; considered for conditional admission.
     
     
3. TRANSFERRING CREDITS
   
   Full credit is usually allowed for students transferring work from another regionally accredited institution. See Transferability of Credit Notice. The registrar will determine if the work is consistent with a liberal arts curriculum. The final decision is made on the basis that work must:
   
   
   • Be from a regionally accredited institution
   • Be college academic level, and
   • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
     
     
4. SUBMIT TEST SCORES
   
   
   • Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 500 or above on the paper-based or 173 on the computer-based or 61 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL requirements may be waived if English proficiency can be demonstrated through other reliable documentation. Proficiency is usually demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States.
   • A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven College.
     
     
5. COMPLETE COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS QUESTIONNAIRE
   
   
   • Students taking the AA online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each hemester start date.
   • Complete Computer Requirements Questionnaire and submit online.