Associate of Arts
Liberal Arts
Want a degree that keeps your options open while helping you transfer smoothly to a university? Pima’s Associate of Arts (Liberal Arts) degree is one of our most flexible transfer programs, giving you the freedom to explore a wide variety of subjects while completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Whether you’re passionate about the humanities, social sciences, or certain arts-related fields, this degree builds a strong academic foundation and a clear path to your next step.
At Pima, you’ll shape your Associate of Arts (AA) to match your interests and career goals. You’ll work one-on-one with an advisor to choose the right courses and transfer pathway, ensuring you meet university requirements while diving deeper into your chosen discipline. You can even earn your AA completely online through PimaOnline — ranked the #1 online college in Arizona — giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere.
This degree also fulfills the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A), so when you graduate, you’ll already have met core college-level requirements in math, reading, and writing. That means you’ll be ready to jump straight into junior-level coursework in the major you’re interested in when you transfer to a four-year university.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Share ideas clearly in writing and speech
- Spot problems and come up with creative, ethical solutions
- Find and use reliable information from different sources
- Understand different cultural, historical, and global perspectives
Explore more skills in our College Catalog.
Where Can This Degree Take You?
An Associate Arts may be the ideal choice if you plan to transfer into one of these popular bachelor’s degree programs:
- Anthropology
- Art Studies
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
- Fashion Design
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Journalism
- Languages
- Law
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology and more
If you’re interested in science-related fields, check out our Associate of Science degree! Our Associate of Fine Arts degree may also be right for you if you’re looking to major in visual art or performance art. Looking for specific courses or unsure if this degree is for you? Explore all of our classes and talk to an Enrollment Advisor to ensure you’re on the right path.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
2 years (full time)
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Study Methods
In Person | Online
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
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Transfer Options Available
A Degree Tailored to You
The Associate of Arts (Liberal Arts) degree lets you design your education around your goals. With help from your advisor, you’ll pick classes that prepare you for your future major while still leaving room to explore new interests. And with flexible class schedules, including fully online options through PimaOnline, you can earn your degree on your schedule.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals