Associate of Applied Science Degree

This degree prepares students to enter either skilled or paraprofessional occupations, or to upgrade in their current employment. These programs are not intended to transfer to bachelor's degree programs, but certain courses may be accepted toward a bachelor's degree at some institutions. Home Colleges award the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree upon completion of a specific approved program.

Area	Courses	Credits
General Education Core
*Communications	ENG, COM	3
*Mathematics	MAT	3
Arts & Humanities OR Science OR Social & Behavioral Sciences	ART, HUM, MUS, LIT, PHI AST, BIO, CHE, GEY, PHY HIS, ECO, POS, GEO, ANT, PSY, SOC	6 from 2 disciplines
Communications OR Mathematics OR Arts & Humanities OR Science OR Social & Behavioral Sciences	COM ART, HUM, MUS MAT AST, BIO, CHE, GEY, PHY HIS, ECO, POS, GEO, ANT, PSY, SOC	3 from any of the disciplines
* Individual programs may have designated specific courses to meet general education requirements. When not specified within the specific degree program, students may select courses from the approved general education course list for the AAS degree. A program advisor must approve any course substitution to the specific program requirements.
Total Requirements		Credits
Total General Education Core		15
Total Specific Program Requirements		45-60
Total Required Credits for AAS Degree		60-75

Associate of Applied Science Degree

General Education Core