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Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements
The Associate of Applied Science( AAS) degree is a state approved associate degree that is intended to prepare graduates for direct entry into the workforce. The AAS degree may also help to prepare students for career advancements, occupational licensures, or further study at a four-year college or university.
General Requirements: 1. Complete the related instruction requirements and the required major curriculum as outlined. 2. Complete a minimum of 90 credits( some programs require more). 3. Complete a minimum of 24 credits at LBCC. 4. Maintain a minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
Listed below are the related instruction requirements for the AAS degree. Where options exist, see a department advisor for assistance.
RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
COMMUNICATION( 3 CREDITS)
Some programs may have a specific communication requirement not listed below. Refer to program curriculum for details or Select one course from the following: COMM 100 Introduction to Speech Communication( 3 credits) COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech( 3 credits) COMM 112 Introduction to Persuasion( 3 credits) COMM 218 Interpersonal Communications( 3 credits) WR 115 Introduction to College Writing( 3 credits) WR 121 English Composition( 3 credits)
HUMAN RELATIONS( 3 CREDITS)
When choosing a course in Human Relations, students should check specific requirements of the program.
If a program does not offer a specific requirement, refer to the courses listed at the beginning of the AAOT Degree section that have the Cultural Literacy symbol u. These courses also meet the Human Relations requirement for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
COMPUTATION( 3 CREDITS)
Some programs may have a specific computation requirement not listed below. Refer to program curriculum for details or take the following course or test into a higher level math course. MTH 061 Survey of Math Fundamentals( 3 credits)( You must have attained an appropriate score on the Placement Test to take MTH 061 or have received a“ C” or better in MTH 060)
Linn-Benton Community College( LBCC) is undergoing a transition to new degree requirements listed above. Some programs are still offering the general education requirements listed below. These requirements apply to the 2013-14 academic catalog only.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION( 3 CREDITS) |
Select one course from the following:................................................ |
HE 112 |
Emergency First Aid( 1 credit) |
HE 125 |
Occupational Safety & Health( 3 credits) |
HE 225 |
Social & Individual Health Determinants( 4 credits) |
HE 252 |
First Aid( 3 credits) |
HE 261 |
CPR( 1 credit) |
HE 261A |
Professional Rescuer( 1 credit) |
PE 180 |
Activity Courses( 1 credit) |
PE 185 |
Activity Courses( various courses for 1 or 2 credits) |
PE 190 |
Activity Courses( 1 credit) |
PE 231 |
Lifetime Health and Fitness( 3 credits) |
PE 292 |
Water Safety Instructor( 2 credits) |
( Only one activity course may be taken twice to meet general education |
requirements. No more than two activity courses per term will |
count toward general education requirements.) |
SCIENCE & SOCIETY PERSPECTIVE( 3 CREDITS)
Select one course from the following: ANS 121 Introduction to Animal Science( 4 credits) BI 101, 102, 103 General Biology( 4 credits) BI 200 Principles of Ecology: Field Biology( 4 credits) BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology( 4 credits)
CH 113 |
Chemistry for Health Occupations( 5 credits) |
CH 121, 122, 123 College Chemistry( 5 credits) |
CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry( 5 credits) |
G 101, 102, 103 Introduction to Geology( 4 credits) |
G 201, 202 |
Physical Geology I, II( 4 credits) |
G 203 |
Historical Geology( 4 credits) |
GEOG 121 |
Physical Geography( 4 credits) |
GS 104, 105, 106 Physical Sciences( 4 credits) |
GS 108 |
Oceanography( 4 credits) |
GS 151 * |
Energy in Society( 3 credits) |
GS 152 * |
Science, Technology & Society( 3 credits) |
GS 152G * |
History of Medicine in the U. S.( 3 credits) |
GS 154 * |
Energy & Sustainability( 3 credits) |
HST 150 * |
Science & Culture in the Western Tradition( 3 credits) |
HSTS 151 * |
History of Science( 3 credits) |
MT3.833 * |
Principles of Technology( 4 credits) |
PH 104 |
Descriptive Astronomy( 4 credits) |
PH 201, 202, 203 General Physics( 4 credits) |
PH 211, 212, 213 General Physics with Calculus( 5 credits) |
WW 6.190 * |
Introduction to Environmental Science( 4 credits) |
Note: courses marked with an asterisk(*) are not guaranteed to meet university system requirements if used as a transfer. Please consult an advisor for transferability.