Online Associate of Arts

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 degree, offered by an accredited online university, 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. Once you complete the AA degree, you’ll be able to seamlessly move into the Belhaven University bachelor’s degree program online or on campus.

Program Format

Belhaven Online allows you to study, learn, interact, and submit your assignments at the times that work best for your schedule. Your assignment deadlines will be clearly communicated by your professor at the beginning of each semester. You will be able to submit your assignments and receive feedback throughout the week. Have to travel for two weeks? Rather work late at night? Are you stationed overseas? Our courses work well for students who have unpredictable schedules, travel, live internationally or would find weekly online class meetings difficult to attend.

Talk to your admission counselor to learn more by calling 601-968-5940 or e-mail onlineadmission@belhaven.edu.

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 online degree program earns students the requirements necessary to complete a four-year bachelor degree.

Course #	Course Name	Credits
ART245	Art Appreciation	3
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	13
	TOTAL	62

 

Course Descriptions

See Online College Catalogue for Associate of Arts course descriptions.

Sample Class Lecture

You can view a sample class of Biology from our online program. All of our classes are taught by qualified faculty from a Christian worldview. Once you are an accepted student and registered for classes, you will be given access to Cybergate, where all your online class materials are kept such as recorded lectures on streaming videos, announcements, syllabi, and online resources provided for study and assignments.

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, formerly 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 and SUBMIT $25 APPLICATION Fee.
   
   
2. REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS
   
   
   • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided. 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.
     
     
   • 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 Department 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. SUBMIT TEST SCORES
   
   
   • A student who is applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit must send to the office of admission an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation as well as an official report of the ACT or SAT score directly from the testing service. Applications will be processed and admission status determined when all required items, including the ACT or SAT, where applicable, are on file.
     
     
   • Freshmen who have graduated and been out of high school for five years or more will not be required to submit an ACT score, but their applications must come before the committee.
     
     
   • Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 525 or above on the paper-based or 71 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 University.
     
     
4. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
   
   
   • Students taking the AA online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each hemester start date.