The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a nice option for someone who wants to earn a diploma to mark two years, or 60 credits, of successful college coursework. The AA degree can be a stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree, or can be a stand-alone degree.
Degree Requirements

| Core Curriculum | Credit Hours |
| English Composition | 3-6 |
| Humanities | 6-9 |
|
Foreign Language (optional) |
0-12 |
|
Social Science |
6-9 |
|
Natural Science |
6-15 |
|
Quant. /Logical Skills* |
3-6 |
|
Total Core Curriculum |
33 |
|
Free Electives |
27 |
|
Total |
60 |
|
Minimum enrollment at Regional campus |
15 |
|
Minimum enrollment at OSU |
20 |
|
Minimum GPA 2.00 |
2.0 |
*Algebra proficiency is required for the degree and may be demonstrated by placing at Level R on the OSU Math Placement Exam, or by completing Math 1075.
Remedial courses such as Math 1050, 1075, and English 1109 satisfy basic proficiency requirements but do not count as hours toward the minimum degree requirement. Repeated courses will count only once. Other requirements may apply.
For more information please contact an academic advisor at 419-755-4317.
Students can complete all of the requirements at the Mansfield campus for a Bachelor's degree in each of the following:
Business
Criminology
Early and Middle Childhood Education (pre-licensure)
English
History
Sociology
Psychology
Students can complete the requirements at the Mansfield campus for a minor in:
Art Studio
Criminology
Education
English
History
Professional Writing
Psychology
Sexuality Studies
Sociology
Theatre
In addition, students can complete most of the required coursework on the Mansfield campus for a Bachelor's degree in:
Criminology
Sociology
or begin at the Mansfield campus in any of the more than 170 majors offered through The Ohio State University!