Associate in Applied Science Degrees

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

Occupational education curricula are developed to provide students with vocational competencies upon completion of a prescribed course of study. Special attention is given to the development of SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies which include problem solving and interpersonal skill development.These programs provide students an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for immediate entry-level employment in business and industry.

A minimum total of 60 semester hours credit, excluding physical education activity courses must be presented with an average grade of “C” (2.0); some programs require more than the 60 semester hour total. All prescribed requirements for the specific technical or occupational programs for which the student is enrolled must be completed. Students must also demonstrate computer literacy skills as evidenced through an acceptable transcripted computer science class or the equivalent. Otherwise, a computer science class will be required for graduation. Requirements are listed in this catalog under the specific programs as follows: