Doral College’s Associate in Arts academic program is designed to furnish students a foundational set of learning skills as well as provide broad-based knowledge in multiple disciplines. Both of these aims are necessary for success in future educational endeavors, professional careers, and lifelong learning. It is expected that Doral College students demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, and to access and use information from multiple sources. The general education program requires students to increase and widen their base of knowledge and understanding by taking courses from a broad range of disciplines including mathematics, natural sciences, English, humanities, and social sciences. In addition, students can take elective courses depending on their future majors or interests.
In addition to offering the courses in the traditional academic disciplines, Doral College also provides students the opportunity to develop skills necessary for success in the 21st Century as well as understanding their roles as global citizens.
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General Requirements
1. Hold at minimum, a standard high school diploma or equivalent; and
2. Complete the application process, including signing an enrollment agreement.
Required Documents
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Official high school transcript or high school Equivalency test scores.
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Color copy of valid government issued ID (i.e. driver’s license, ID card, passport, etc.)
* Official college transcripts are not required but can be submitted if applicable for the purpose of advising.
* Test scores are not required for admission but may be considered during advising.
Reflecting the philosophy discussed in the program of study, Doral College has adopted the following program outcomes for its Associate in Arts degree program:
COMMUNICATION: The student will demonstrate effective reading, writing, and speaking skills.
HUMANITIES: The student will demonstrate an understanding of humanities defining cultural trends throughout history by the study of art, literature, music, philosophy, and other forms of artistic and creative expression.
MATHEMATICS: The student will understand and apply mathematical principles and methods.
NATURAL SCIENCES: The student will apply the methods, principles, and concepts of the natural sciences.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: The student will examine human behavior and institutions from political, economic, historical, psychological, business, or sociological perspectives.
CRITICAL THINKING: The student will apply reflection, analysis, synthesis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach decisions, and solve problems.
INFORMATION LITERACY: The student will find, evaluate, organize, and use information accurately and effectively.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural, ethical, historical, and technological issues on human society, including cultural diversity, digital literacy, environmental awareness, and ethical decision-making.
Required Lower Division Coursework
Students must earn 36 hours as follows below. All courses are worth 3 credit hours unless otherwise specified.
Courses listed with a plus sign (+) require a grade of “C” or higher.
The courses where special writing requirements (Gordon Rule) apply are noted with (WR). For more information, see Special Mathematics and Writing Requirements.
General Education Requirements (36 Cr.)
ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION: minimum 6 credit hours
Take the following two (2) English courses
State Core:
- ENC 1101: English Composition I + (WR)
Doral College Core:
- ENC 1102: English Composition II + (WR)
MATHEMATICS: minimum 6 hours
State Core: Take one (1) of the following Mathematics courses: minimum 3 credit hours
- MAC 1105: College Algebra +
- MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking +
- MGF 1131: Mathematics in Context +
- MAC 2311: Calculus I (4 cr.) +
- STA 2023: Statistics +
Doral College Core: Take another course from the State Core or one of the following: minimum 3 credit hours
- MAC 1114: Trigonometry +
- MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra +
- MAC 2233: Business Calculus +
- MAS 2103: Linear Algebra +
- MAC 2312: Calculus II (5 cr.) +
- MAC 2313: Calculus III (4 cr.) +
SCIENCE: minimum 6 credit hours
State Core: Take one of the following Science courses: minimum 3 credit hours
- BSC 1005C: Introduction to General Biology and Lab (4 cr.)
- CHM 1020C: Chemistry for Liberal Studies and Lab (4 cr.)
- BSC 2010C: Principles of General Biology I and Lab (4 cr.)
- BSC 2085C: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab (4 cr.)
- CHM 1045C: General Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr.)
- PHY 2053C: General Physics I and Lab (4 cr.)
- PHY 1020C: Fundamentals of Physics and Lab (4 cr.)
- EVR 1001: Introduction to Environmental Science
- OCE 1001: Introduction to Oceanography
Doral College Core: Take another course from the State Core or one of the following: minimum 3 credit hours
- CHM 1046C: General Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr.)
- BSC 2011C: Principles of Biology II and Lab (4 cr.)
- BSC 2086C: Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab (4 cr.)
- PHY 2054C: General Physics II and Lab (4 cr.)
Students who completed one or both science courses without labs at another institution will be deemed to have satisfied the Science requirement.
SOCIAL SCIENCE/HISTORY: minimum 12 credit hours
Social Science
State Core: Take one (1) of the following Social Science courses: 3 credit hours
- PSY 2012: Introduction to Psychology
- ANT 2000: Introduction to Anthropology
- POS 1041: American Government
- ECO 2013: Principles of Macroeconomics
Doral College Core: Take another course from the State Core or one of the following: 3 credit hours
- SYG 1000: Principles of Sociology
- ECO 2023: Microeconomics
History
State core: Take the following History course: 3 credit hours
- AMH 2010: United States History to 1877+ (WR)
- AMH 2020: United States History from 1877+(WR)
Doral College Core: Take one of the following History courses: 3 credit hours
- EUH 1000: Early European History + (WR)
- EUH 1001: Modern European History + (WR)
HUMANITIES: minimum 6 credit hours
State Core: Take two (2) of the following Humanities courses: 6 credit hours
- HUM 1020: Introduction to Humanities + (WR)
- LIT 2000: Introduction to Literature + (WR)
- MUL 1010: Music Appreciation + (WR)
- PHI 2010: Introduction to Philosophy + (WR)
Elective Coursework
A minimum of 24 credit hours (for a total of 60 credit hours for graduation) is required for the Associate in Arts degree. Elective courses should be selected by specialization/intended major. General education courses that were not used to meet general education requirements may be considered electives for this purpose.
A list of recommended electives is available below. For additional options, please see Course Descriptions – Lower Division
Recommended Electives
- SLS 1101 College Success
- SPC 1608 Public Speaking
- CGS 1060 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications OR
- CGS 2100 Computer Fundamentals for Business
Additional Electives
- ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting
- BUL 2241 Business Law
- CAI 1001C Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- CCJ 1010 Introduction to Criminology
- CCJ 1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CIS 1530 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections
- CJL 1062 Introduction to Constitutional Law
- CJL 1100 Criminal Law
- DEP 2004 Human Growth & Development
- CLP 2140 Abnormal Psychology
- ECO 2023 Microeconomics
- EDF 2005 Introduction to the Education Profession
- EDF 2085 Teaching Diverse Populations
- EDP 2002 Introduction to Educational Psychology
- EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators
- ENT 1000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- FIN 2100 Personal Finance
- GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
- GEB 2430 Business Ethics
- HSC 1000 Introduction to Health Professions
- HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
- JOU 2100 Journalistic Writing & Reporting
- LIS 2005 Introduction to College Research
- MAN 2021 Principles of Management
- MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing
- MAR 2101 Social Media Marketing
- MMC 1000 Introduction to Mass Communication
- MMC 2126 Radio and Podcasting
- MUL 2380 Jazz and Popular Music + (WR)
- PHI 2100 Intro to Logic + (WR)
- PHI 2600 Ethics + (WR)
- SLS 1501 Strategies for Academic Success
- SPC 1608 Public Speaking
- SPM 1000 Introduction to Sports Management
Once you're ready to apply to our AA program, do so here.
When applying to the AA program:
- Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete the application.
- Please have your ID and required documents, including transcripts and evaluations, ready beforehand.