The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded to graduates who complete the technical or paraprofessional degree programs in a specific occupational field. The curriculum normally requires two years (minimum of four semesters) to complete when taken on a full-time basis and includes technical courses that emphasize applied sciences and general education courses. (A.A.S. programs contain a minimum of 64 credit hours.)
Although the Associate of Applied Science degree is not designed to be a transfer program, some of the courses may be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree at some institutions. Please consult a WITCC academic advisor for further information.
Associate of Applied Science Requirements
The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to students who satisfy the following requirements:
- Satisfactorily complete a prescribed program of study as outlined in the College catalog. Each A.A.S. program is designed for a specific occupational field; semester hour requirements will vary with the particular program. A.A.S. programs contain a minimum of 64 semester credit hours.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) semester credit hours must be in the A.A.S. General Education.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average).
- Earn a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours in an A.A.S. degree program at WITCC.
- File an application for graduation at the Enrollment Services Office or online by the filing deadline.
- Resolve all financial obligations to the College and return all library and College materials.
- Complete the College’s outcomes assessment requirement.
NOTE: Developmental education courses (courses numbered below 100) do not fulfill AAS requirements.
Students earning the Associate of Applied Science degree must complete a minimum of 15 hours of general education. At least one course from English/Speech, Mathematics/Science, and Social and Behavior Science/Humanities is required as part of the 15 credits.
Successful completion of SDV 108 is a requirement of graduation.
