Students planning to earn an A.A. degree must meet minimum standards of preparation. Those whose records and test scores indicate a need for additional preparation may be required to complete preliminary work in the college preparatory program. SCC offers A.A. degree transfer courses for many pre-majors. For assistance, contact the SCC Transfer Advising Center at (509) 533-7026.
A candidate for an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree must complete 90 quarter hours in academic courses numbered 100 and above with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 including the following distribution. A minimum of 65 credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above must be chosen from the following specific categories:
| Communication | 10 credits |
| Quantitative Skills | 5 credits |
| Humanities | 15 credits |
| Social Sciences | 15 credits |
| Mathematics/Science | 15 credits |
| Health-related, Physical Education, and Recreational/Leisure Activities | 5 credits |
| Approved Academic Electives | 25 credits |
At least 30 credit hours must be earned from Spokane Community College. All prior college-level credits and grade points are transferred for calculating total credits and GPA. For more information, please refer to the A.A. Degree Worksheet, see the SCC Catalog, or contact the SCC Transfer Advising Center at (509) 533-7026.