2023-2024 Catalog

Applied Technology, A.A.S.

The AAS degree in Applied Technology requires the completion of at least 60 semester hours. Credits from area vocational schools that apply to the degree vary in number according to the certificate program offered by the area vocational school. A maximum of 45 certificate credits from a CCCS-approved CTE program may be applied toward the Applied Technology degree. Students must complete at least 15 credit hours at CCA from the approved General Education course list. Students whose certificate program taken at the area vocational school that requires fewer than 45 hours need to complete additional courses at CCA to meet the 60 credits required for the degree and should consult their Pathways Advisor for more information.

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 15 credits

English and Communication

(6 credits)

ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

OR

ENG 1031Technical Writing I (GT-CO1)

3

 

AND

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

 

 

Mathematics

(3 credits)

MAT 1140Career Mathematics

3

MAT 1140: or higher

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(3 credits)

Select 1 course from:

ANT

3

ECO

3

ETH

3

GEO

3

HIS

3

PSC

3

PSY

3

SOC

3

WST

3

Natural and Physical Sciences

(3 credits)

Select 1 course from:

AST

3

BIO

3

CHE

3

GEY

3

PHY

3

Electives: 45 credit

Total Area Vocational School Credits, up to 45: If credits transferred in equal less than 45, students must take enough credits to equal 60. Students whose certificate program taken at the area vocational school requires 30 or fewer hours needed to complete a minimum of twelve hours in a single technology-based discipline, such as CIS, MGD or FVM.  Specific courses must be selected in consultation with a CCA Department Chair.

Total Credit Hours:45