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Associate in Applied Science
Leverage Your Training
Have you earned a professional license or certification, or acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The College also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program is designed to meet the needs of mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields. Students select the area of study, or major, that matches their expertise or profession. While the Associate in Applied Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many but not all of the credits may be applied to one of the College’s baccalaureate degrees. Students may earn this degree in one of the following areas of study:
- Administrative Studies
- Applied Computer Studies
- Applied Electronic Studies
- Applied Health Sciences
- Aviation Support
- Construction and Facilities Support
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Hygiene
- Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance
- Environmental, Safety and Security Technologies
- Mechanics and Maintenance
- Occupational Studies
- Respiratory Care
With the exception of the Dental Hygiene program, all Associate in Applied Science degree programs are 60-credit programs.
