The Associate of Arts at UAF is a flexible, adaptable program that provides the foundational knowledge and training for a variety of professional pathways. It’s also an excellent jumping off point for a bachelor’s degree if you plan to pursue additional education.
An Associate of Arts is a two-year liberal arts degree with a broad curriculum that covers disciplines including the arts, humanities and social sciences. Designed as a stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree, the curriculum consists of courses that meet baccalaureate general education requirements plus the flexibility to explore specific areas of interest through program electives.
The Associate of Arts degree is available to complete 100% online, providing extra flexibility.
Courses for the Associate of Arts degree explore disciplines including communication, the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural sciences and library and information research. If you’re planning to go on to a bachelor’s degree, it’s a good idea to select courses that meet general education requirements and courses designated within bachelor’s degree majors and minors.
Earn your degree online at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for in-state tuition no matter where you live. Our convenient online programs offer an affordable, high-quality option for students who need to balance education with work and family time. Our virtual classrooms are also designed to connect you with faculty and peers much like the experience of learning face-to-face.
The estimated cost for the Associate of Arts program online based on current rates is $18,390.
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
The online Associate of Arts program makes it possible for me to continue my education while raising my newborn son and working full-time in the mental health field. I would not be able to further my college education or advance in my career if it was not for distance learning. The facility and staff are accommodating and helpful. I am receiving a great quality education while managing my personal and professional responsibilities.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
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