Earn a two year degree in just one year!

The Associate of Arts in a Year program offers flexibility for your life while empowering you to achieve your goals and start earning more, faster.

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Earn a two year degree in just one year!

The Associate of Arts in a Year program offers flexibility for your life while empowering you to achieve your goals and start earning more, faster.

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About the Associate of Arts in a Year Program

Fits your life

Earn your college degree in just one year. Take classes online from home, with evening and weekend options that fit your schedule. Perfect for busy adults who work or have family commitments.

Learn together

You won't be alone! Move through classes with the same group of students who share your goals. Our teachers work together to make learning interesting by connecting subjects in ways that make sense.

Save money

Save money while building your future. Eligible Alaska residents pay only $2,000 per semester. Plus, finishing your associate's degree in just one year could allow you to earn your bachelor's in only three years.

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Can I work while taking classes?

How do the classes work?

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Can I work while taking classes?

How do the classes work?

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