Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees

These degrees are designed for students planning to specialize in technical, business, semiprofessional, and supervisory fields that are career-oriented. Portions of this degree may, in selected fields, transfer to a senior institution. Credit hours for the degree are determined by the program.

General Education Core for Associate in Applied Science Degree Entering students are required to complete ORI 107. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

 

General Education Core:15-29
Technical Concentration and Electives: 31-61
Total Minimum: 60
Total Maximum: 76

Area I: Written Composition

3-6 hours

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

3-6 hours

NOTE: SPH107 or foreign language may NOT be the one course designated to fulfill SACSCOC Core Requirement 2.7.3 for Humanities and Fine Arts. 

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

6-11 hours

Three hours must be in Mathematics and three hours in a Natural Science course: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or Physical Science

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Science

3-6 hours

Area V: Technical Concentration and Electives

31-61 hours

Courses appropriate to the degree requirements, occupational or technical speciality requirements, core courses, and electives

Total credits:
60-76

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