Please review the following information regarding degree requirements, a suggested plan of study, and embedded certificate requirements. We highly recommend consulting with your student success coach to develop a customized plan that aligns with your academic goals. You can schedule an appointment with your student success coach at www.connorsstate.edu/rars.
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DIVISION OF BUSINESS
Applied Technology
Associates of Applied Science
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
18 HOURS (MINIMUM)
Check Catalog listings for prerequisites
| Area | Hours | To be selected from: |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 | – ENGL 1113 English Composition I – ENGL 1213 English Composition II |
| American History | 3 | – HIST 1483 American History Survey to 1865 or – HIST 1493 American History Survey since 1865 |
| U.S. Government | 3 | – POLS 1113 American Federal Government |
| General Education Electives | 6 | Any course designated (H), (S), (N), (A), and/or (L). Consult an academic advisor for options. |
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
42 HOURS (Minimum)
Check Catalog Listings for prerequisites.
The AAS Applied Technology prepares students for employment or career advancement through an individualized program of study that combines general education with a technical specialty. Students can apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies obtained through previous career tech or college coursework in a technical discipline toward the AAS Applied Technology degree. Student should consult with the Office of the Registrar to discuss and confirm their Technical Block Credit.
| College Orientation | 1-3 | – AGRI 1111 Agriculture Orientation or – AGRI 2041 Career Dev. in Agriculture |
CORE COURSES: (20-22 Hours)
| Technical-Occupational Specialty | 9-42 | – Technical Block Credit. Consult with the Office of the Registrar to ensure qualification. |
| Electives | 0-33 | Additional specialized credit hours can be taken from the following CSC course disciplines to complete the 42-hour requirement: ACGM AGEC AGEN AGLE AGRI AGRM AGRO ANSI BIOL BUSN CHEM CHER COMS CJPS EDUC ENGL ENGR FCSE GPS GEOG GEOL HLTH HIST HORT HUMN MATH NREM NURS OTAT PHYS POLS PSYC PTAT RADT SOCI SPAN SPCH STAT Consult with an academic advisor for options. |
Total Hours: 60
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses in Fall and Spring semesters that would allow students to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology. Students seeking Applied Technology have already obtained knowledge, skills, and competencies obtained through previous career tech or college course work. Please contact the Registrar for additional questions about Prior Learning Assessments and refer to a degree plan in the course catalog for official requirements to graduate. Students are encouraged to consult with Connors State College Student Success Coaches each semester to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the degree plan and satisfy the student’s educational goals.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1483 HIST 1493 | American History Survey to 1877, OR American History Survey since 1877 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Support and Related Courses | 6 |
Credit Hours: 15
| Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| POLS 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Support and Related Courses | 6 |
Credit Hours: 15
MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS: 60
Graduation Requirements: Students are responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulations of Connors State College, including the responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements and for checking their degree check for accuracy. Student Success Coaches and faculty members may not substitute, waive or exempt students from any established requirement or academic standard. While these advisors make every effort to provide accurate and current information, all advising information regarding coursework, academic progress, and graduation is considered unofficial. The Connors State Registrar’s office is the official and final authority for all program, degree, and graduation requirements. It is strongly recommended for students to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester.
Minimum Hours for Graduation: Each degree program requires a specific minimum number of semester credit hours for graduation, as indicated in the college catalog. No student shall be permitted to graduate having completed fewer total hours than the requirement specified for that degree.
Grade-Point Average for Graduation: A retention/graduation grade point average of 2.00 or higher is required for all courses in which a student has a recorded grade, excluding any courses repeated or reprieved and excluding remedial courses and physical education activity courses.