A.A. and A.S. Degree Requirements

The Degree Requirements Table provides degree requirements for students pursuing a two-year transfer program at Kirkwood. Additional requirements of the programs include:

• Earn a minimum of 62 semester hours of credit.
• Complete 16 semester hours in residence at Kirkwood.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Students seeking an A.A. degree must complete one approved diversity course.

Electives

Electives are transferable courses required for completing degrees. They go beyond core and general education requirements in providing an opportunity to pursue subjects of special interest.

Electives can be chosen from:

• All courses with "Arts & Sciences Elective Code A" in the course description (transfer courses).
• Up to 16 credit hours of courses with "Arts & Sciences Elective Code B" in the course description (technical courses).