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    Dec 05, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026

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:

  1. 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).

  2. Minimum of 15 semester credits must be earned at Aims Community College. These are typically the general education courses (see number five below).

  3. All courses completed at another college or AVS must be completed with a “C” or above to be accepted in transfer to Aims.

  4. All courses completed at Aims Community College must be completed with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

  5. 15 semester credits of general education courses consisting of:

Total Written Communication Credits: 3


Mathematics


Total Mathematics Credits: 3


Total Arts and Humanities Credits: 3


Social and Behavioral Sciences


One GT Pathway Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from the following categories: GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3

GT-SS3 (Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks)


Total Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3


Natural and Physical Sciences


One GT Pathways Natural and Physical Sciences course in the GT-SC1 category. 

GT-SC1 (Natural and Physical Sciences with required lab)


Total Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 3


CTE Courses


Meeting with an academic advisor can help you explore and choose the appropriate 45 credits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to align with your goals.

Total CTE Credits: 45


Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 60


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