Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Pathway: UM General Education Requirements
Academic development and oversight of degree program provided by Missoula College UM
All courses taken and degrees earned through attendance at Bitterroot College UM are transcripted by Missoula College UM
Students may also accumulate credits to transfer to another
college or university. The Bitterroot College offers all the
courses required to satisfy the Montana University System
(MUS) Transfer Core Curriculum (30 semester credits). All
MUS institutions will accept the MUS Transfer Core to satisfy
their lower division general education requirements. For more
information on the MUS Transfer Core Curriculum visit
mus.edu/transfer/MUScore.asp.
Associate of Arts
4 Semesters
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Minimum Requirements for an AA Degree
General Ed Group
Crs/Letter
Code
English Writing
Composition
Course
Appr Writing Crs
WRIT
101/201
*
M104/
higher**
Mathematics
Mod & Clas Langs
OR Symb Systems
Expressive Arts
Literary & Artistic
Studies
Historical & Cultural
Studies
Social Sciences
Ethics & Human
Values
American & Europe
Perspectives
Indigenous & Global
Perspectives
Natural Sciences
Natural Science
course w/ lab
Natural Science
course w/out lab
Crdts
Grd
Yr/Sem
3
3
3
***
6***
A
3
L
3
H
3
S
3
E
3
Y
3
X
3
N
3
N
3
Total credits
Course
Taken
(28 or more total credits)
*For approved writing courses visit www.umt.edu/catalog/acad/genreq/default.html.
**If taking a symbolic system sequence, choose math course accordingly.
*** Depending on baccalaureate major, the language requirement may be satisfied
via a two semester language sequence (101, 102 courses) OR via a symbolic system
sequence. Consult advisor and visit www.umt.edu/ catalog/acad/genreq/default.html
to determine the appropriate language or symbolic system sequence for a specific
baccalaureate major.
Additional Courses for AA Completion (consult advisor for options)
Dept
Crs No
Crdts
Title
Grd
Yr/Sem
Catalog Year
 Completion of 60 semester credit hours in 100 or 200
level courses (courses with a T suffix on the course
number may not be included in the 60 credit total)
 Completion of UM General Education Core Requirements
(28 semester credits minimum) or Montana University
System Transfer Core Curriculum (30 semester credits
minimum)
 An overall GPA of 2.0 upon completion of degree
 A grade of C- or higher in all UM General Education
Requirement or MUS Transfer Core Curriculum courses
(consult advisor when making course decisions)
Student ID
Type of Program:
Length of Program:
Semester of Entry:
UM General Education Requirements for an AA
Student Name
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a general transfer degree.
Completion of an AA indicates that the student has completed
a course of study equivalent to the first two years of a
Bachelor’s degree. Associate of Arts degrees do not officially
include a major or minor course of study, however students’
course selection, in consultation with an advisor, is guided by
their planned baccalaureate major. For more information on
earning an AA while attending the Bitterroot College visit the
Missoula College – University of Montana Course Catalog at
www.umt.edu/catalog/cat/cot/appartsci.html.
Degree Contact Information
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Bitterroot College Academic Advising
Kathleen O’Leary
(406) 375-0100 kathleen.oleary@umontana.edu
Missoula College Associate of Arts Program Director
Cathy Corr
(406) 243-7903 cathy.corr@umontana.edu
To complete the MUS Transfer Core Curriculum for an AA,
see separate information sheet for MUS Transfer Core Curriculum pathway
Total credits
Bitterroot College University of Montana
 274 Old Corvallis Road  Hamilton, Montana 59840
(406) 375-0100  Fax (406) 375-0200  www.umt.edu/bcp
6/17/13