College of The Albemarle (COA) has announced a new educational opportunity: the Fast Track Associate in Arts Degree program. This program is designed for students who wish to expedite their enrollment in a four-year university or to enter the workforce sooner.

Unlike traditional two-year associate degree programs, the new fast track option can be completed entirely online in just 15 months and is ideal for students ready to engage in more intensive coursework.

The program begins with the summer semester, during which students will take several general education courses, including natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. Students will focus on English composition, math and additional general education courses during the fall. A unique opportunity with this program is the winter intersession, which allows students to take introduction to ethics and introduction to sociology over four weeks.

Spring classes will include writing/research in the disciplines, public speaking, a choice of foreign language, and electives aligned with students’ transfer or career goals. The program concludes with a final summer session, where students complete their remaining required electives, bringing the total credit hours to 60-61.

Lisa Meads, arts and sciences dean, shared, “COA’s Fast Track Associate in Arts Degree is designed to meet the needs of today’s students – providing flexibility and speed. It’s our answer to the call for more adaptable, cost-effective higher education options. This program also allows students to align their coursework with their intended transfer institution’s Baccalaureate Degree Plan (BDP) and their educational needs.”

Limited spots for the program are available. Registration is open now, and the program will start in May for the summer 2024 semester.

For additional information on the program, go to albemarle.edu/aa or contact Brian Edwards at brian_edwards@albemarle.edu or 252-335-0821 ext. 7016.

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