(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:
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Minimum of 60 semester credits of coursework (45 of which must be Career and Technical Education [CTE] courses, and 15 of which must be general education courses).
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Minimum of 15 semester credits must be earned at Aims Community College. These are typically the general education courses (see number five below).
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All courses completed at another college or AVS must be completed with a “C” or above to be accepted in transfer to Aims.
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All courses completed at Aims Community College must be completed with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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15 semester credits of general education courses consisting of: