Program Abbreviations and Awards

I. Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree requires 63 to 75 credit hours and is designed to be completed in five to six semesters or two years. General education or academic courses comprise 25%-40% of the curriculum while the remaining courses are in the specialty field. The general education courses are delineated in the specific curricula, and they include the minimum hours required in communication; math; natural science; social or behavioral science; and humanities and fine arts. No developmental courses may be accepted as meeting any associate degree requirements. Associate in Applied Science Degrees include:

II. Certificate

The Certificate requires completion of a minimum of 30-59 credit hours. General education courses as well as a series of career courses are required to earn the Certificate. Certificate programs include:

III. Short Term Certificate

The general certificate programs are no more than 29 credit hours in length and may be completed in one to three semesters. General education courses may or may not be required depending on the program. Certificate programs include:

IV. Award of Achievement

The Award of Achievement is an institutional award that denotes proficiency in selected courses of study. This award requires the successful completion of a series of technical or career courses but requires no general education courses. Award of Achievement programs include: