Ignite Learning’s Early College program provides opportunities for individuals to earn college credits and an Associate degree. Get a head start on your college journey today!
The Associate of Arts degrees (AA) from Western Texas College and Southeastern University online partnerships offers students a strong foundation in general education, empowering them to succeed now and in the future.
This program is a great option for high school students pursuing an early college education, recent high school graduates looking to continue their education, non-traditional students looking to earn their Associate degree and those with full-time work schedules trying to improve their employment opportunities.
Online, self-directed education enables students to have complete control over when learning takes place.
We provide highly affordable options, particularly for non-traditional and high school students. The majority of our students can access our courses through funding opportunities that cover their tuition.
Through our partners, students can not only earn their Associate degree, but can transfer their earned credits to other schools to continue their education journey.
The Associate of Arts (AA) degrees from Western Texas College and Southeastern University provide students with a solid foundation of general education knowledge that equips them to thrive in the present and pursue a successful path in the future.
Self Pay:
The large majority of our students that participate in our Early College Program attend for free through their high school.
If you want your high school to participate in this program, fill out this form with your school information and our team will reach out to them.
60 Total Credits
42 Required Credits
18 Electives
(see details below)
60 Total Credits
25 Required Credits
35 Electives
(see details below)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Composition I | 3 |
| Learning Frameworks | 3 |
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| World Civilization I | 3 |
| Music Appreciation | 3 |
| United States History I | 3 |
| United States History II | 3 |
| Federal Government | 3 |
| State and Local Government | 3 |
| Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Select Two Below: | |
| General Zoology | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| Environmental Biology | 4 |
| Introduction to Chemistry I | 4 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Total Required Hours Needed: | 42 |
(Select six below)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Business Principles | 3 |
| Personal Finance | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| British Literature | 3 |
| Other Elective of Choice | 3 |
| Other Elective of Choice | 3 |
| Other Elective of Choice | 3 |
| Total Elective Credit Hours Needed: | 18 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundational Core Elective | 3 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Biology I and Lab | 4 |
| Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Select One Below: | |
| Photography | 3 |
| Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Select One Below: | |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Intro to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Foundational Core Hours Needed: | 25 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| United States Government | 3 |
| Critical Issues in American History | 3 |
| World Civilization to 1600 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business Concepts | 3 |
| Personal Finance | 3 |
| Intro to Chemistry & Lab | 4 |
| Intro to Communication | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Survey of Western Art | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| Total Elective Core Hours Needed: | 35 |
