Associate
in Applied Science Degree Guidesheets:
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Overview
The associate in applied science degree (AAS) is intended for those students who plan to use the competence gained through their degree for immediate employment. The AAS degree is granted in a specific major and typically about two thirds of the coursework is in the career/program area. Approximately one-third of the courses are from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
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Transfer Note
The AAS degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year college. However, the MnTC courses typically do transfer and some of the career-oriented courses taken at ARCC may also transfer to specific majors at selected schools. Please see an ARCC counselor or advisor for specific information regarding transferring courses.
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General Degree Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 64 semester credits in
courses numbered 1000 or above
- Earn a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0 at ARCC
- Satisfy residency requirement
- Complete specific degree requirements
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Specific Degree Requirements
| A. General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
(MnTC) |
20-22 |
| B. Career/Program Electives |
43-45 |
| C. Wellness (not required for PTA) |
0-1 |
| Total Credits |
64-68 |
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