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Do you think creatively? Do you have a passion for writing or art? Are you interested in the history and complexities of humanity? Do you want a career in helping others through teaching or counseling? If so, consider an Associate of Arts at College of Eastern Idaho.
What is an Associate of Arts Degree?
At CEI, you design the degree you want. The flexibility of the Associate of Arts degree means you can personalize your pathway toward whichever four-year degree you are aiming for. We have multiple pathways into various fields, all transferring to the university or college of your choice. Simply identify your pathway, complete the 36 credits of required GEM courses, then use the remaining 24 credits to focus on your area of interest. With careful planning and advising, you can arrive at your transfer college as a full Junior!
And by offering a wide range of learning experiences and modalities, faculty here at CEI meet you where you are and empower you to complete your journey toward success.
- For an Associate of Arts (AA) at least two additional courses must be from Humanistic and Artistic and/or Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
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Prerequisites
Courses may require prerequisites or placement. All 199 (special topics) classes may or may not have prerequisites depending on the topic:
- ACC 202
- BIOL 202
- BIOL 228
- BSN 216
- BSN 217
- CHEM 101
- CHEM 102
- CHEM 111 (has concurrent classes that must be taken during or prior)
- ECON 201
- ECON 202
- EGR 120 (has concurrent classes that must be taken during or prior)
- ENGL 101P (must be taken with ENGL 101)
- ENGL 102
- ENGL 175
- ENGL 203
- ENGL 206
- ENGL 215
- ENGL 235
- MATH 123
- MATH 130
- MATH 143
- MATH 144
- MATH 147
- MATH 153
- MATH 160
- MATH 170
- MATH240
- NATH 275
- PHYS 111
- PHYS 112
- PHYS 211
- PHYS 212
- PSYC 211
- PSYC 225
- PSYCH 250
- SOC 102
- SOC 248
- SPAN 102
- ZOOL 280
Advising utilizes Major Pathways. If you have plans for a future in BA, these are the suggested classes. Some classes may need to be petitioned for credit when transferring to a four-year university. We suggest you speak to your advisor for guidance with Major Pathways.
English, Communications, Humanities FT, and Social Science
| Name | Title | Room # | Ext | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton, Dana | Chair | 208.541.1522 | Dana.Cotton@cei.edu | |
| Burch, Matt | Faculty | 509 | 5430 | Mattew.Burch@cei.edu |
| Claflin, Jacob | Faculty | 503 | 5358 | Jacob.Claflin@cei.edu |
| Corona-Sarabia, Omar | Faculty | 118 | Omar.Corona-Sarabia@cei.edu | |
| Harrison, Steve | Faculty | 505 | 5466 | Steve.Harrison@cei.edu |
| Plothow, Roger | Faculty | Roger.Plothow@cei.edu | ||
| Tighe, Heidi | Faculty | heidi.tighe@cei.edu | ||
| Kirkham, Jill | Faculty | 5625 | jill.kirkham@cei.edu | |
| Wixom, Zachary | Faculty | 512 | 5641 | zachary.wixom@cei.edu |
| Godfrey, Christian | Faculty | 512 | 5478 | christian.godfrey@cei.edu |
| Sargent, Jessica | Faculty | 5403 | jessica.sargent@cei.edu | |
| Kisner, Ken | Faculty | 5469 | kenneth.kisner@cei.edu |
General Education Matriculation
General Education Matriculation (GEM) for Idaho higher education refers to a set of core courses that students in Idaho's public colleges and universities are required to take to graduate. These courses are typically in English, math, science, and social studies and are intended to provide students with a well-rounded education and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. GEM “stamped,” or approved as GEM, courses may vary by institution, so students need to check with their school to see which courses are required for graduation.
The six GEM competency areas are: