Earn an AA Degree
How can a student earn an AA degree from Colorado Christian University while at ACS?
Ambassador Christian School partners with Colorado Christian University (CCU) and Liberty University.
What are the benefits to earning transfer credit from Colorado Christian University(CCU)? See https://www.ccu.edu/academy/
- College admissions could consider your student’s application as academically stronger because of the inclusion of a college course(s).
- The credits might transfer to the college of your choice at a fraction of the cost that you would pay at the four-year college.
- If the credits transfer, your student gains priority in registering for college courses at the college of their choice.
- Take fewer credits in college/slower pace
- Double major
- Move onto a master’s degree without incurring as much debt
- Enroll in a more expensive school for a shorter duration
What courses are offered in the AA degree program?
| The Associate of Arts degree is designed for high school students and focuses on Colorado Christian University’s General Education curriculum which includes Arts and Humanities, Biblical Studies, Communication, Science, and Social Science. It offers a solid foundation for many undergraduate majors and careers. | ||||||
| General Education Core (36 credit hours) | ||||||
| Arts and Humanities (9 credit hours) Take 3 classes from the following list of CCU courses, or satisfy the requirement with equivalent college-level transfer credit in the Arts and Humanities field. Courses must come from at least two unique discipline prefixes. |
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| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| ENG 201 - Introduction to Literature | AP English Literature & Composition | DC | 3 | |||
| HUM 229A - C.S. Lewis in Film & Literature | Offered at ACS | ODE | 3 | |||
| PHL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy | Offered at ACS | DC | 3 | |||
| PHL 205A - World Views | Offered at ACS | DC | 3 | |||
| Biblical Studies (6 credit hours) Take 2 classes from the following list of CCU courses. |
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| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| BIB 102A - New Testament Introduction | Offered online at CCU | ODE | 3 | |||
| BIB 111 - Old Testament | Offered online at CCU | ODE | 3 | |||
| THE 200A - Introduction to Systematic Theology | Offered online at CCU | ODE | 3 | |||
| Communications (6 credit hours) Take 2 classes from the following list of CCU courses, or satisfy the requirement with equivalent college-level transfer credit in the Communication field. One course must be an English composition class. |
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| Written Communication (3 credit hours) | ||||||
| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| ENG 102 - English Composition | AP English Language & Composition | DC | 3 | |||
| Oral Communication (3 credit hours) | ||||||
| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| COM 110A - Oral Communication | Offered online at CCU | ODE | 3 | |||
| PSY 102 - General Psychology | Offered online at CCU | ODE | 3 | |||
| Mathematics (3 credit hours) Take 1 class from the following list of CCU courses, or satisfy the requirement with equivalent college-level transfer credit in the Mathematics field. |
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| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| MAT 115 - Pre-Calculus | Pre-Calculus | DC | 3 | |||
| MAT 141 - Calculus I | AP Calculus AB | DC | 4 | |||
| MAT 241 - Calculus II | AP Calculus BC | DC | 4 | |||
| Science (3 credit hours) Take a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list of CCU courses, or satisfy the requirement with equivalent college-level transfer credit in the Science field. Credit hours earned from a lab course must be accompanied by the corresponding science lecture course. |
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| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| BIO 101 - Biological Life AND | AP Biology | DC | 3 | |||
| BIO 111 - Biological Life Lab | DC | 1 | ||||
| PHY 210 - General Physics I | AP Physics 1 | DC | 4 | |||
| PHY 212 - General Physics I Lab | AP Physics 1 Lab | DC | 1 | |||
| PHY 310 - General Physics II AND | AP Physics 2 | DC | 4 | |||
| PHY 312 - General Physics II Lab | AP Physics 2 Lab | DC | 1 | |||
| Social Science (9 credit hours) Take 3 classes from the following list of CCU courses, or satisfy the requirement with equivalent college-level transfer credit in the Social Science field. Courses must come from at least two unique discipline prefixes. At least one course must be history (HIS). |
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| CCU Course Name | ACS Equivalent Course Name | Program* | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | GE Credits Earned |
| ECO 220A - Introduction to Economics | AP Micro Econ | ODE | 3 | |||
| HIS 185 - Western Civilization | AP World History | DC | 3 | |||
| HIS 205 - Early American History | AP US History - 1st Semester | DC | 3 | |||
| HIS 206 - Making of Modern America | AP US History - 2nd Semester | DC | 3 | |||
| POL 202A - American Political Process (with prior permission) | AP Government | ODE | 3 | |||
| PSY 102A - General Psychology | ODE | 3 | ||||
AA degree checklist
Do the college credits transfer?
College courses from CCU offered at Ambassador Christian School will transfer to California State Universities (CSU), University of California campuses (UC), and to a majority of private universities. Parents are welcome to visit www.assist.org to check transfer credit for specific universities not listed above.
ACS can provide additional information on the transfer policies of specific schools where ACS alumni attend. Policies can change year to year, so students are encouraged to consult with the institution of their choice regarding transferability of credits earned.
Are there any risks?
- The credits might not transfer and you lose the money paid for the class.
- If your student does poorly in the class that grade will be reflected on the college transcript.
- If the class is dropped after the deadline, W/F will be given by the college.
