Associate in Science and Arts

In our Associate in Science and Arts transfer program, you’ll gain a well-rounded education with courses in communications, math, science, humanities, and social sciences. This program is designed to develop your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing you for a smooth transfer to a four-year college or university. Whether you plan to continue your education or pursue a career, this program provides the foundation you need for academic and professional success.

An Associate in Science and Arts program offers a broad, well-rounded education across a variety of subjects, including mathematics, science, social sciences, and humanities. This program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and develop critical skills in communication, research, and problem-solving. It prepares you for either further study at a four-year institution or entry into the workforce. The curriculum emphasizes intellectual flexibility, helping you explore diverse fields before committing to a specific major.

Pursuing an Associate in Science and Arts degree provides numerous advantages. It offers the opportunity for seamless transfer to a bachelor’s program at a university, making it an ideal starting point for students who plan to continue their education. With a strong academic foundation, this degree also opens doors to various career paths that value transferable skills and adaptability.

Provides a solid academic foundation in core subjects
Designed for easy transfer to a four-year college or university
Develops critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
Affordable, cost-effective option for those planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree

An Associate in Science and Arts degree provides an excellent stepping stone for students who wish to pursue further education or enter the workforce with versatile, transferable skills. It’s an affordable way to build a strong academic foundation before continuing your journey in higher education.

Transfer Pathways

Kirtland offers several transfer pathways that fulfill the requirements of the Associate in Science and Arts degree while giving students the chance to take focused coursework for specific majors at four-year universities. Learn more about our transfer pathways.

What’s distinctive about our Associate in Science and Arts program?

You can customize it based on where your interests lie.
We’ll help you tailor it to what you need.
You can easily transfer your credits (we’ll help).
It costs one-third the rate of four-year universities and colleges.
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is embedded within the degree to help your credits transfer.

Associate in Science and Arts Program Details

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Associate in Science and Arts	In District	Out of District
Tuition and Fees	14,316	19,716
Textbooks	1,684	1,684
Miscellaneous Expenses	0	0
Total	16,000	21,400

Please Note
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.

A graduate of this program will:

(English/Communications) Demonstrate appropriate and effective written, verbal, and/or nonverbal communication relative to audience and context.
(Humanities) Analyze the origins and modern diversity of global perspectives and cultures in order to participate creatively and thoughtfully in modern society.
(Social Science) Evaluate the development of human behavior, social institutions, and/or social processes in order to participate responsibly in a global society.
(Science) Demonstrate scientific knowledge by explaining and analyzing the physical world, the natural world, and/or human body systems.
(Mathematics) Demonstrate mathematical logic in solving real-world problems.
(Research/Critical Thinking) Identify and utilize credible sources to form and support arguments and direct research in ways that demonstrate critical thinking skills.
(Technology/AI) Demonstrate appropriate understanding and responsible use of relevant technology to complete tasks.

About Associate in Science and Arts at Kirtland

Matthew Kuziel

Former Associate in Science and Arts Student

Kirtland is close to home and inexpensive. The professors are really one-on-one. It is not like a big university where you are in a lecture hall, you’re a statistic, just a number. At Kirtland you are treated like an actual person. Professors care how you are doing, what’s going on outside of class, and how they can help.

I’ve had friends that have gone to big colleges and universities, and have felt like they are on their own to figure everything out. At Kirtland there are people, anywhere you look, that are trying to help you reach your goals.

John Thiel

Dean of Arts and Sciences

Kirtland’s Associate in Science and Arts degree is the launchpad for a limitless future. By starting at Kirtland before transferring to a four-year college or university, students can develop a passion for subjects they might never have explored while preparing themselves for careers in almost any field. Kirtland’s transfer pathways help our students develop a strong foundation for wherever their destiny will take them. Our faculty are passionate and experts in their fields, and they’ll devote one-on-one attention to our students to help them thrive while they’re here. Whether a student is sure they know where they’re going next year or not sure where they’re going tomorrow, the Associate in Science and Arts can set them on a path to success!