Credit Requirements

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All Charter Oak degrees require a minimum number of credits depending on the level of the degree (associate or bachelor's) as indicated in the chart below:

Charter Oak Degree Credit Requirements
DegreeCredit Requirements
Associate in Arts60 credits (with a minimum of 45 liberal arts credits)
Associate in Science60 credits (with a minimum of 30 liberal arts credits)
Bachelor of Arts120 credits (with a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits and a concentration consisting of a minimum of 36 credits)
Bachelor of Science120 credits (with a minimum of 60 liberal arts and a concentration consisting of a minimum of 36 credits)

In addition, every degree must fulfill General Education and Liberal Arts requirements.

All matriculated (enrolled) students will be given an evaluation to assist them in seeing how their prior credits fulfill credit requirements. If you have questions on credit requirements, please contact your Academic Counselor.