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May 08, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024
Applied Technology, A.A.S. (2 years)
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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AASAT18)
The goal of the Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology degree is to provide students with an individualized, quality education in a technology area by a combination of general education courses and a selection of courses in a technical specialty.
Students pursuing an AAS degree in Applied Technology may complete the coursework either at Aims or at any fully-accredited college or Area Vocational School (AVS).
It is imperative that the student work very closely with his/her advisor in choosing coursework appropriate to desired training and career goals.
Minimum requirements for the AAS degree in Applied Technology:
- Minimum of 60 semester credits of coursework (forty-five [45] of which must be Career and Technical Education [CTE] courses, and fifteen [15] of which must be general education courses).
- Minimum of 15 semester credits must be earned at Aims Community College. These are typically the general education courses (see #5, below).
- All courses completed at another college or AVS must be completed with a “C” or above to be accepted in transfer to Aims.
- All courses completed at Aims Community College must be completed with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Fifteen (15) semester credits of general education courses consisting of:
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Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
(Written) Communication:
Choose one of the following:
Total (Written) Communication Credits: 3
Total Mathematics Credits: 3
Arts & Humanities:
Choose one of the following:
Total Arts & Humanities Credits: 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Any course from the A.A. curriculum in this category
GT-SS1 (Economic or Political Systems)
GT-SS3 (Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks)
Total Social & Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Natural & Physical Sciences:
Any course from the A.A. curriculum in this category
GT-SC1 (Natural & Physical Sciences w/Req Lab)
Total Natural & Physical Sciences Credits: 3
Required CTE Courses:
The following prefixes are designed to help guide students in finding courses to fulfill the Professional Courses or Career and Technical Education (CTE) category requirement. Academic Advisors, department chairs, program directors, and prefix faculty are a great resource for more information and assistance for questions about these courses.
ACC-Accounting
ACT-Auto Collision Technology
AEC-Architecture/Engineering/Construction
AGB-Agriculture Business
AGE-Agriculture Economics
AGP-Agriculture Production
AGR-Agriculture
AGY-Agriculture Crop/Soils
AME-Agriculture Mechanics
ASC-Animal Science
ASE-Auto Service Technology
AVT-Aviation Technology
BTE-Business Technology
BUS-Business
CAD-Computer Assisted Drafting
CAR-Carpentry
CIS-Computer Information Systems
CNG-Computer and Network Technology
CSC-Computer Science
CWB-Computer Web Based
DPM-Diesel Power Mechanics
ECE - Early Childhood Education
EGG-Engineering
ELT-Electronics
EMS-Emergency Medical Services
FST-Fire Science Technology
FVM-Film and Video Technology
GIS-Geography Information Systems
HLT-Horticulture
HPE-Human Performance and Exercise
HPR-Health Professions
HWE-Health and Wellness
JOU-Journalism
LEA-Law Enforcement Academy
MAN-Management
MAP-Medical Assisting Professional
MAR-Marketing
MGD-Multimedia Graphic Design
MOT-Medical Office Professional
MTE-Manufacturing Technology
NUA-Nurse Aide
NUR-Nursing
PRO-Process Technology
REE-Real Estate
RTE-Radiologic Technology
RTV-Radio and Television
SPI-Sterile Processing Technology
STE-Surgical Technology
UPH-Upholstery
WEL-Welding Technology
Total Required CTE Credits: 45
Total Required Credits for AAS Degree: 60
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