University Transfer
University Transfer - Associate of Arts
Associate Degree
The Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts degree provides a general education coursework foundation for individuals that intend to continue their education at a baccalaureate degree granting college or university. The Associate of Arts degree plan has more of a focus on Humanities and Social Science classes. By completing this degree, you have the benefit of a degree-to-degree transfer, where universities grant junior status and waive specific lower division requirements. These may include general degree requirements and individual courses taken at Southwest Tech.
What you'll learn
- The Associate of Arts degree plan has more of a focus on Humanities and Social Science classes
- These may include general degree requirements and individual courses taken at Southwest Tech
- Students can transfer individual courses, or their completed University Transfer Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts degree
- Students enrolled in Associate of Arts program courses can save thousands of dollars by taking classes at a significantly lower cost per credit.
- This is accomplished by offering Liberal Arts courses equal to those found in the first two years of a four-year degree
Where it leads
This program leads to a Associate Degree. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.