Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

The Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) is intended for those students who plan to use the competence gained through their degree for immediate employment. The A.A.S. degree is granted in a specific major and typically at least one-half of the course work is in the program area, approximately one-third is in general education and liberal arts, and the balance of credits are either in the program area or general education depending on the specific major chosen.

A.A.S. Degree Programs

• Building Inspection Technology
• Computer Programmer
• Contemporary Business Practice
• Microcomputer Software Support Specialist
• Networking Technology and Security

Transfer

The A.A.S. degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year college. However, the general education and liberal arts courses typically do transfer and some of the career-oriented courses (taken at Inver Hills) may also transfer to specific majors at selected schools. Students are encouraged to consult with an Inver Hills counselor for information about transferring credits to other colleges and universities.

Distribution Requirements-Associate in Applied Science 60-65 credits total)

All courses must be numbered 1000 or higher.

Program Requirements for the A.S. Degree (38-45credits)

See each program's curriculum for required courses

Required Liberal Arts Distribution (15 credits from at least six MnTC goals)

ENGL 1108, 4cr

COMM 1100, 1110, 1114, or 2230, 3cr

Math or Science with Lab, 3cr

(See Goal 3 and Goal 4 of MnTC)

History/Social Science/ Behavioral Science, 3cr

(See Goal 5 of MnTC)

Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr

(See Goal 6 of MnTC)

Liberal Arts Electives*, 4cr

* Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, career development, computer science, health, interdisciplinary studies, journalism, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.