Academic Programs and Services
Applied Studies
The Applied Studies curriculum is designed for students who seek a degree that recognizes the value of experience and work as part of college learning. It assists individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. With the coordinator, the student will develop an individualized program of study directly related to career or educational preferences.
This select curriculum has three components:
- a 24-credit core curriculum;
- 15 credits of directed electives; and
- 21 credits of concentra-tion courses that have a unifying career or personal focus; a block of 6 to 18 credits of these 21 credits must be earned through portfolio evaluation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
• Articulate the unifying focus in their area of concentration and demonstrate how their prior work or other experience is equivalent to college-level academic work.
• Successfully adapt to challenges presented in the changing workplace.
• Integrate and utilize communication, critical thinking and technology skills into their chosen field of work.
Curriculum Entry Requirements:
This is a select curriculum. Prospective students must attend a program orientation prior to admission. All students need to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry into the College. Students who are identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of the curriculum. Students are accepted into the curriculum upon successful completion of their portfolio review and the awarding of Applied Studies block credits.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 60 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required for graduation with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Applied Studies.
Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.