Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Requirements
The Associate in Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation or closely related cluster of occupations. Although the objective of the AAS degree is to enhance employment opportunities, some private, baccalaureate degree granting, institutions have developed upper division programs to recognize this degree for transfer of credits. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. See Additional Degree and Graduation Requirements.
The Associate in Applied Science degree will be awarded upon attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements and satisfactory completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours, including the following distribution of general education:
Minimum AAS Degree Requirements
- Communications - 6 credit hours
ALL grades MUST be a C or better
English Comp. I- 3 credits
and one of the following- 3 credits
 English Comp II
Technical Writing
Prin of Speech
Interpersonal Comm.
Business Communications
- Natural Science, Math and Computer Science- 9 credit hours
Must include one course from each of the following areas. Math review hours will not meet this requirement.
MA 114 or above - See specific program requirements for required level of math.
Laboratory Science
Biological Science
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics
Computer Science
- Social/ Behavioral Science- 3 credit hours
Social Science or Behavioral Science
- Humanities/Fine Arts- 3 credit hours
Any one course from the following
Art
Music
Theatre
Literature
Foreign Language
Religion/Philosophy
Humanities
- Physical Education- 1 credit hour
One activity course or Lifetime Fitness
Physical Education or Dance
Required General Education Courses 22 hours
Required Technical Specialty/Related Courses 40 hours
Minimum Graduation Requirement 62 hours Total
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