Advance Your Academic Journey with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree is designed to provide students with the courses needed for the freshman and sophomore levels of a bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of the A.A. degree, students are eligible to continue their junior and senior-level coursework for their baccalaureate studies.
Students are responsible for investigating the requirements for their chosen bachelor’s degree, including those offered by LSSC, and to work with an LSSC academic advisor to plan their A.A. coursework in order to make a smooth transition.
AA General Studies Pathways
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Advertising Pathway
Your creative career starts with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Advertising. This degree prepares you for the junior and
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Art Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Art prepares students to complete the lower-division courses needed for a bachelor’s degree in
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Biology
Prepare for a future in science with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Biology. This program helps students complete the
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Business
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Business provides the essential foundation for the first two years of a bachelor’s
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Chemistry
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Chemistry gives you the foundational knowledge required for the first two years of your
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Computer Science
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Computer Science provides the fundamental courses for the first two years of a bachelor’s
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Criminal Justice
Begin your career in public safety with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Criminal Justice This program includes the first
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Digital and Performing Arts
The Digital and Performing Arts Pathway prepares students for careers in performance, directing, and theatre production. Students receive hands-on training
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DirectConnect to UCF
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to partner with the University of Central Florida to offer the DirectConnect to UCF® program
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Early Childhood Education
Start your teaching journey with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Early Childhood Education. This program prepares students to transfer
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Elementary Education
Prepare for a career in teaching with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Elementary Education. This program provides the foundation
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Engineering
Start your Path to innovation with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Engineering This program provides the first two years
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English and Literature
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in English & Literature Degree is designed to provide students with the courses needed for
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Environmental Science Pathway
Begin your environmental career with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Environmental Science. This program provides students with a foundation
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General Studies (Pathway to Bachelor’s)
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in General Studies offers a solid liberal arts education, focusing on five key areas: communications,
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History Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in History is designed to provide students with the essential coursework for the first two
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Hospitality Management Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Hospitality Management provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for the first
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Information Technology Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Information Technology equips students with the foundational knowledge required for the first two years
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Journalism Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Journalism provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for the first two
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Mathematics Pathway
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Mathematics provides the essential coursework to help students progress toward a bachelor’s degree in
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Medical Laboratory Technology
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree is designed to provide students with the courses needed for the freshman and sophomore
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Nursing
The A.A. Nursing pathway is designed for students planning to pursue a career in nursing. It provides the necessary prerequisite
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Pharmacy Pathway
Start your path to a pharmacy career with the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Pharmacy prepares students to transfer into
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Physics
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Physics provides students with a foundation in the principles of physics, preparing them for
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Political Science
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Political Science prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in political science. It
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Professional Health
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Professional Health prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs focused on health-related careers.
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Psychology
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Psychology provides students with the core principles and practices of psychology, preparing them for
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Respiratory Care
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree is designed to provide students with the courses needed for the freshman and sophomore
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Secondary Education
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in the Secondary Education Pathway provides students with the foundational courses required during the
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Social Work
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Social Work equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to pursue a
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Sports and Exercise Science
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Sports and Exercise Science provides students a foundation in the principles of exercise science,