Associate Degrees
Jumpstart your undergraduate education with a flexible associate degree. In just 60 credits– or fewer if you have transfer credit– you can earn an associate of arts or associate of science with specializations in Business, Health Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences.
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, students who attain an associate degree earn 18% higher wages than those who only complete a high school diploma.
Ready to take the next step in advancing your education and your career? Get more information and one of our dedicated counselors will help you navigate the application process.
The Core Curriculum
All associate degree programs at Saint Peter’s follow the University core curriculum. This is 45 credits of coursework that provides students with a broad foundation in the liberal arts and is designed to help learners develop analytical and critical thinking, hone communication skills, explore scientific disciplines and technology, and encourage leadership characteristics. All of this is done with the overarching goal of helping Saint Peter’s alumni become engaged, global citizens of our complex, changing world.
What Courses Will I Take in the Core Curriculum?
You’ll explore a variety of courses from different subjects and disciplines. Checkout the University Core Checklist to see the types of courses available to you as an associate degree student.
Select a Major
Whether you want to delve into the finer points of management or economics, or you want to peer through a microscope to view the world beyond the range of the human eye, or your passion is pondering life’s bigger questions or seeking solutions to our world’s biggest challenges– one of the four associate degree tracks is right for you!
Associate of Sciences in Business Management (18 credits)
- BA-151 Principles of Management
- BA 155 Principles of Marketing
- AC-151 Accounting I
- AC-152 Accounting II
- EC-101 Macroeconomics
- EC-102 Microeconomics
Associate of Science in Health Sciences (21 credits)
- Bi 171 Anatomy & Physiology I with lab [4 credits]
- Bi 172 Anatomy & Physiology II with lab [4 credits]
- HL 180 Foundations of Health Science
- Hm 210 Healthcare Issues & Organizations
- Bi 220 Concepts of Health & Disease
- Bi 271 Concepts of Public Health
- ED 103 Pathways to Health Careers (1 credit)
Associate of Arts in Humanities (15 credits)
Choose any 5 elective courses in a humanities field– whether that’s literature, the arts, history, world language, philosophy or something else that excites you. Your advisor can help you tailor these choices to your interests or help you select courses that will best transition to a bachelor’s degree after you complete your associate degree.
Associate of Arts in Social Sciences (15 credits)
Like the AA in Humanities, students interested in pursuing the Social Sciences track should select 5 elective courses from areas like political science, sociology, urban studies, or economics. Your advisor will guide you as you make your choices to ensure they meet both your interests and future plans.