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Academic Polices and Procedures : Graduation Requirements : Associate of Arts : Associate of Science : Certificate of Proficiency
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree is awarded to students who successfully complete a program of occupational, technical, professional and general education courses. The purpose of the Associate of Science degree program is to prepare students for employment, and/or to continue education in their prospective field of interest. Specifically, graduates in an Associate of Science degree program will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply acquired knowledge and skills in real work situations.
2. Demonstrate ability of conceptual, analytical and critical modes of thinking for problem solving in the workplace.
3. Recognize effects of technology in the work place.
4. Develop responses to current conditions that impact the work place.
5. Develop insights into human experience, and apply them to personal, occupational and social relationships.
6. Recognize relevance of career choices to life-long learning.
*Technical and professional standards will be referenced for all theory and practice.
Students graduating with an Associate of Science degree must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete general graduation requirements.
2. Complete general education requirements.
3. Complete program requirements.
4. Meet the residency requirements of, 15 credits toward program be completed at ASCC.
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