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Associate in Arts Degrees

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.

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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,