Associate of Applied Science Degree
The AAS degree is most commonly used to prepare students for employment in a specific career upon graduation. Some Arizona universities have responded to the needs in particular technical fields by creating two-plus-two programs enabling a student with an AAS degree to transfer to a university without loss of credit. These degree programs may require lower-division general education courses in the junior and senior years. Students should consult with an academic advisor for information about the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees at Arizona public universities. Cochise College has the following Associate of Applied Science degrees:
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics/Laboratory Sciences 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
BIO 156 or BIO 160 will satisfy the mathematics/laboratory science requirement for the paramedicine program only.
NUR 121A and NUR 121B will satisfy the mathematics/laboratory science requirement for the nursing program only.
PSY 101 will satisfy the mathematics/laboratory science requirement for the electronics technology program only.
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM (SEE AREAS OF STUDY)
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-64 CREDITS
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
- The AAS degree requires coursework at the 100 level or higher.
- General education requirements for AAS degrees consist of a minimum of 18 credits selected from the appropriate general education course list.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- A minimum of 16 credits of any degree granted must be completed in residency at Cochise College.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher is required for any AAS degree.