P R O G R A M S O F S T U D Y 23
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree is intended primarily to lead students directly to employment in a specific career. Awarded to students who complete the requirements of a specified, two-year career and technical program, this degree is offered in a number of interest areas.( See the degrees and certificates chart.)
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree( AAOT), which is offered without a designated major, will satisfy the lower-division general education requirements of any institution in the Oregon
University System( but not necessarily school, department or major requirements with regard to courses or GPA). You may work with your advisor to concentrate your studies in an area of interest.
Associate of Science Oregon State Direct Transfer( with an emphasis in a specific area)
The college offers an Associate of Science degree( AS), a lower-division degree intended to facilitate a transfer to Oregon State University.
Associate of General Studies
The Associate of General Studies( AGS) degree is awarded to students who complete a two-year curriculum, which may include lowerdivision collegiate and / or career and technical coursework. You may earn an Associate of General Studies degree in any program of study available at LBCC. Please refer to the Major Codes section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes for a complete listing of options. For degree requirements, see the end of each degree section.
Certificates
The chart at the beginning of this section lists the certificates that LBCC offers. Certificates are awarded to students who complete specific requirements within a career and technical major. Refer to the“ Program Descriptions” section for these requirements. General certificates require a specified number of credit hours. Students must have a grade point average of at least 2.00 in required courses to earn a one-year certificate.
Career Pathways Certificate of Completion is an Oregon community college credential comprised of 12-44 credits that are wholly contained in an approved Associate of Applied Science( AAS) Degree or an independent Certificate of Completion( 45 + credits). Career pathways help guide students towards a specific profession by providing a defined list of courses offering expert training. The various courses help lead students to completion certificates and / or degrees that identify the student as being qualified to work in a particular field. Each pathway program at LBCC provides a“ roadmap” that graphically shows the certificate or degree requirements and employment outlook( with related links) that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Oregon Transfer Module
The Oregon Transfer Module is 45 credits of an associate degree. It is not a degree or certificate. Completing the Oregon Transfer Module allows students to seamlessly transfer 45 credits of general education requirements to any Oregon community college, Oregon university system institution, or participating Oregon independent college or university. The receiving institution may specify additional coursework that is required for a major or for degree requirements or to make up the difference between the Transfer Module and the institution’ s total General education requirements. For module requirements, see the end of each degree section.
Diplomas
Two LBCC programs enable students to obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalent.
Adult High School Diploma( AHSD)
LBCC is authorized by the state of Oregon to issue a competencybased adult high school diploma to adults( age 16 or older) who meet high school graduation requirements established by the college. Information about the AHSD program is available through the Alternative Learning Opportunities Office, the Counseling Center or Extended Learning centers. Applications are available from the Admissions Office.
General Education Development( GED)
GED preparatory classes are offered for adults who want to improve their general knowledge and skills in writing, reading, math, science or social studies. Individualized study and group work are provided. There is a $ 30 enrollment fee, and you may need to purchase texts and study materials. New students must attend a GED orientation before enrolling. If you already have a GED or high school diploma, you may still attend classes to upgrade your skills.
Destination Graduation
Destination Graduation is an academic course designed to support transition to college, promote student success, and ensure that students develop relationships with their advisors. The course teaches about campus resources, develops study skills and helps students craft an educational plan. It is offered the first part of each term so that students gain the resources that they need early in the term. It is a 10-hour, 1-credit course offered fall, winter, and spring term. It is a mandatory course for first-time, admitted, students. Transfer students who have more than 24 hours are exempt from taking it as are students who are in the Degree Partnership Program with OSU. Those students may elect to take the class to familiarize themselves with Linn-Benton.
General Graduation Requirements
Requirements for degrees, certificates and diplomas are subject to approval of the LBCC Board of Education, the Oregon Department of Education and the Department of Community College and Workforce Development.
Graduation is not automatic; you must submit an application for graduation by the end of the fourth week of the term prior to your graduation term. Application forms are available at the Admissions Office / First Stop Center in Takena Hall. Deadline dates for submitting an application for graduation are published in the Schedule of Classes each term.