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Dec 03, 2024
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Catalog 2024-2025
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 |
| 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 System |
| 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 Service |
| ENY |
Energy Technology |
| FST |
Fire Science Technology |
| FVM |
Film and Video Media |
| GIS |
Geographic Information System |
| HLT |
Horticulture |
| HPE |
Human Performance and Exercise |
| HPR |
Health Professional |
| 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 Technology |
| MTE |
Manufacturing Technology |
| NUA |
Nursing Assistant |
| NUR |
Nursing |
| PET |
Petroleum Technology |
| PRO |
Process Technology |
| REE |
Real Estate |
| RTE |
Radiologic Technology |
| RTV |
Radio and Television |
| SPI |
Sterile Processing Technology |
| STE |
Surgical Technology |
| UAS |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
| UPH |
Upholstery |
| WEL |
Welding |
Total Required CTE Credits: 45
Total Required Credits for AAS Degree: 60
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