Associate of Applied Science
Chemeketa, with its emphasis on professional-technical education, offers training in more than 40 occupations. In most of these programs, you may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. If you enroll full time, it usually takes two years to meet the A.A.S. degree requirements. In some programs of study, there are prerequisites to enter the program. See the Program Guide on this web site for a complete list of A.A.S. degree programs.
To qualify for an Associate of Applied Science degree, you must meet the requirements listed below.
| Requirements | Courses which satisfy requirements |
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| Satisfactorily complete the required courses and credit hours listed for each professional-technical program in the Programs of Study section of this catalog. | |
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General Education Requirements You will meet the general education requirements if you follow the curriculum outline listed for your program. In some cases the program specifies exactly which of the general education courses you should take. The courses listed below meet the college's general education requirements. |
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| Writing | One class of WR115, WR121, BA214, BT084 or COM051 or any higher numbered writing class.* |
| Math | One class of MTH052 or any higher numbered math course. |
| Computer Literacy |
The following program-approved list of courses allows a student to meet the college's computer literacy competency requirement. Check with your program advisor if you have any questions related to this requirement. CA100** Microcomputer Basics 3 credits CIS120** Computer Information Science I 4 credits CS101** Introduction to Microcomputer Applications 3 credits DRF165**CAD System Administration 3 credits CAM160** Programming CNC Mills 3 credits |
| Three credit hours from three of the four following areas: | |
| Social Sciences | Anthropology, Chicano/Latino Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Human Development and Family Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Women's Studies. |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | American Sign Language, Art, English, Film Arts, Foreign Language, Humanities, Music, Music Performance, Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts. |
| Science/Applied Science | Approved program-related instruction may satisfy this requirement, or courses in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, General Engineering, General Science, Geology, Nutrition and Food Management, Oceanography, Physics, Zoology |
| Communications* | Communication Skills, English as a Non-Native Language, Journalism, Speech, Writing, Reading, plus these specific classes: BA214, BT120, RD115, RD116, RD120, and SSP112. |
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Three additional credits from any of these areas: Communications Health Education Humanities/Fine Arts Math Physical Education Science Social Science |
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| Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Chemeketa. | |
| Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above for all course credits which apply toward the degree. Only courses numbered 050 or higher, unless otherwise indicated, apply toward the degree. | |
Notes:
- We recommend that you see an advisor for guidance before you enroll.
- At the end of a program or course of study, any student receiving a three-term Certificate of Completion or two-year Associate of Applied Science degree will meet exit proficiencies in communications, computation and human relations. See your advisor.
- Some of Oregon's four-year institutions accept certain courses in professional-technical programs as college transfer courses. If you are interested in continuing your education after completing a Chemeketa program, check with the institution you plan to attend.
- For information on the Industrial Technology and Apprenticeship degree.
*Courses taken to meet the Writing requirement may not also be used to meet the Communications requirement.
**Indicates a course prerequisite or requirement related to the course. For further information contact your program advisor or college advisor.
Updated January 7, 2007 by the College Advancement Department.