Graduation Requirements

Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts (AA) is for transfer to a four-year institution. The graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts degree are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Complete at least 15 credit hours of the degree at Three Rivers College.
Complete the following coursework:
- 60 credit hours total minimum.
- ACAD 101 – Academic Life Strategies (4 credit hours)
- 42 credit hours minimum of general education (MOTRANSFER).
- 14 or more credit hours of elective courses.
No more than 9 credit hours of career courses (non-transfer) may be used as electives.
Pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination.
Meet all financial obligations to the College.

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree

The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (AAT) is a Missouri specific, statewide, specialized degree intended for transfer to approved teacher education programs at Missouri four-year colleges. The graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
Complete at least 15 credit hours of the degree at Three Rivers College.
Complete ACAD 101 – Academic Life Strategies (4cr)
Complete the courses in the Advising Guide. Three Rivers College offers the following guides to the AAT: early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, secondary education, and music education.
Pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination.
Meet all financial obligations to the College.

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for employment after graduation. The requirements for the degree are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Complete at least 15 credit hours at Three Rivers College.
Complete ACAD 101 – Academic Life Strategies (4cr).
Complete all courses in the program of study.
Pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination.
Meet all financial obligations to the College.

Certificate in General Academic Studies

The Certificate in General Academic Studies is a highly individualized curriculum that will allow you to broaden your education in an area of your choosing. The requirements for this certificate are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Complete at least 15 semester hours of credit at Three Rivers College.
Complete ACAD 101 – Academic Life Strategies (4cr).
Complete the following:
- 62 credit hours total minimum.
- 6 hours of college writing.
- 3 hours of American history (HIST 111 or 112 required).
- 6 hours of art, music, or literature (credit for music groups will not meet this requirement).
- 3 hours of social science (PSYC 111 or SOCI 111).
Meet all financial obligations to the College.

One Year Certificate

Three Rivers offers curricula leading to one-year certificates upon completion of required courses. The requirements for the certificate are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Successfully complete at least 15 credit hours at Three Rivers College.
Complete all courses in the prescribed certificate.
Meet all financial obligations to the College.

The Department of Education requires colleges to disclose information for financial aid eligible programs of study that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. For additional information, please visit trcc.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/ or contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Short Term Certificate

Three Rivers offers short-term certificates upon completion of required courses. The requirements for the short-term certificates are as follows:

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Complete at least 15 credit hours at Three Rivers College.
Complete all courses in the prescribed certificate.
Meet all financial obligations to the College.