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