Associate of Applied Science Degree


The Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to help prepare students for employment in business, industry or health professions. Each AAS program has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and students must complete all courses specified in the degree plan. The general education requirements shown below are included as an integral part of each AAS program. Degree plans are required for students working toward an AAS degree; students should seek assistance from a career and technology education Advisor or program faculty member prior to registration.

Students intending to work toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree should take the following curriculum that includes the core curriculum leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree, as follows:

Subjects Semester Hours
Approved Language, Philosophy and  Culture or Creative Arts 3
Speech or Computer Science 3 
Approved Math 3
Approved Social or Behavioral Science* 3
ENGL 1301 3
Total General Education Requirements 15 
Courses from specific AAS programs* 45
GRAND TOTAL 60

 

*Select one course from the following disciplines: History, Government, Psychology, Anthropology, or Economics.

**Up to eight hours of electives from the College course inventory may be substituted with approval from the Executive Dean.

Health Professions Occupations may have specific requirements.