Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare students through a comprehensive program of study in a specific occupation to enter the work force upon graduation.

Each program has its own detailed course requirements that must be completed. Please refer to the specific AAS program suggested sequence of study, or contact an advisor or the division chair of the program for assistance.

Degree Requirements

  1. A minimum of 60 semester credit hours of coursework.
  2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
  3. The student must complete 30 semester credit hours with at least 15 semester credit hours required for graduation at MPCC.
  4. All required courses of a program must be completed, including a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education courses.
  5. All financial obligations to the college must be fulfilled.
  6. Meet with an advisor to initiate Intent to Graduate prior to the completion of requirements. Awards will be conferred in May, August, or December.
  7. Student participation in the commencement exercises is required unless excused for a valid reason by the Dean or Assistant Dean of Student Life on each campus. Commencement exercises are held each year at the close of the spring semester.

Programs that Offer the Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • Associate Degree Nursing
  • Auto Body Technology
  • Automotive Technology
  • Building Construction Technology
  • Business
  • Dental Assisting
  • Diesel Technology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Electrical Automation Control
  • Electrical Technology
  • EMT- Paramedic
  • Graphic Design/Visual Communications
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Welding Technology

Diploma Requirements

  1. Complete 30 to 44 semester credit hours of prescribed coursework.  At least 9 credit hours must be completed at MPCC.
  2. Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
  3. All financial obligations to the college must be fulfilled.
  4. Meet with an advisor to initiate Intent to Graduate prior to the completion of requirements. Awards will be conferred in May, August, or December.
  5. Student participation in the commencement exercises is required unless excused for a valid reason by the Dean or Assistant Dean of Student Life on each campus. Commencement exercises are held each year at the close of the spring semester.

Certificate Requirements

  1. Complete 12 or more semester credit hours of prescribed coursework.  At least 3 credit hours must be completed at MPCC.
  2. Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
  3. All financial obligations to the college must be fulfilled.
  4. Meet with an advisor to initiate Intent to Graduate prior to the completion of requirements. Awards will be conferred in May, August, or December.
  5. Student participation in the commencement exercises is required unless excused for a valid reason by the Dean or Assistant Dean of Student Life on each campus. Commencement exercises are held each year at the close of the spring semester.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is conferred upon the completion of all requirements for graduation by the department and 15 credit hours of general education courses. The student, in collaboration with his/her advisor, will select ONE course from EACH of the following four areas (Written Communication, Oral Communication, Humanities or Social Science and Mathematics or Science) and will select three credit hours total from ONE or BOTH of the following two areas (Business and Computers):

Written Communication - 3 Credit Hours

The general education written communication course requirement will primarily focus on teaching students written communication skills, applicable to a variety of professional and/or academic situations, with attention to audience, purpose and design. Students will demonstrate the ability to critically analyze a variety of written documents and to revise and edit their own writing.

BSAD 2250Business Communications3.0
ENGL 1010English Composition I3.0
ENGL 1040Basic Technical Communications3.0

Oral Communication - 3 Credit Hours

The general education oral communication course requirement will primarily focus on teaching students to clearly organize and present ideas and information through oral communication to an individual or group audience, ethically incorporating appropriate support materials from outside sources.

BSAD 1030Business & Professional Speaking3.0
SPCH 1090Fund of Human Communication3.0
SPCH 1110Public Speaking3.0

Humanities or Social Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

The general education humanities or social sciences course requirement will expose students to a broadened understanding of the human condition. Students will be able to critically analyze aspects of human culture, society, and/or behavior.

Humanities

Literature
ENGL 2040Drama3.0
ENGL 206020th Century Fiction3.0
ENGL 2100Introduction to Literature3.0
ENGL 2170American Literature since 18653.0
ENGL 2450Television as Literature3.0
ENGL 2510Science Fiction - Supernatural Lit3.0
ENGL 2550Short Fiction3.0
THEA 2130History of Motion Picture3.0
Performing and Fine Arts
ARTS 1000Art Structure3.0
ARTS 1070Design3.0
ARTS 1010Introduction to the Visual Arts3.0
ARTS 1050Intro to Art History & Criticism I3.0
ARTS 1060Intro to Art History & Criticism II3.0
MUSC 1010Music Appreciation3.0
THEA 1010Intro to Theater3.0
History
HIST 1000Western Civilization I to 17153.0
HIST 1010Western Civilization II Since 17153.0
HIST 1050World History I3.0
HIST 1060World History II3.0
HIST 2010American History I to 18773.0
HIST 2020American History II Since 18773.0
Philosophy
PHIL 1010Introduction to Philosophy3.0
PHIL 1150Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking3.0
PHIL 2200Elements of Ethics3.0
PHIL 2610Comparative Religions3.0
Humanities
FREN 1010French I5.0
FREN 1020French II5.0
FREN 2010French III3.0
FREN 2020French IV3.0
HUMS 1100Introduction to Humanities3.0
SPAN 1010Elementary Spanish I5.0
SPAN 1020Elementary Spanish II5.0
SPAN 2010Intermediate Spanish I3.0
SPAN 2020Intermediate Spanish II3.0

Social Sciences

Economics/Geography/Political Science
BSAD 1100Personal Finance3.0
ECON 1000Contemporary Economic Issues3.0
ECON 2110Principles of Macroeconomics3.0
ECON 2120Principles of Microeconomics3.0
GEOG 1020World Regional Geography3.0
GEOG 1400Cultural Geography3.0
POLS 1000American Government3.0
POLS 1600International Relations3.0
POLS 1700Comparative Politics3.0
Psychology/Sociology
FACS 1600Human Development3.0
PSYC 1810Intro to Psychology3.0
PSYC 2060Lifespan Development3.0
PSYC 2700Positive Psychology3.0
PSYC 2800Abnormal Psychology3.0
SOCI 1000Human Relations: People Skills3.0
SOCI 1010Intro to Sociology3.0
SOCI 2010Social Problems3.0
SOCI 2150Exploring Unity & Diversity3.0
SOCI 2250Marriage & Fam Relationships3.0

Mathematics or Science - 3 Credit Hours

The general education math or science course requirement will strengthen students’ skills in algebra, geometry, and/or measurement. Students will relate math concepts to common and workplace situations and understand and apply the scientific method. Please contact an advisor or the program coordinator to select the appropriate course for your program from the following:

  • Any BIOS, CHEM or PHYS course numbered 1000 or higher
  • Any MATH course numbered 1000 or higher* (preferred enrollment based on ACT/Accuplacer placement score).
  • BSAD 2500 Business Mathematics
  • GEOG 1050 Physical Geography/GEOG 1051 Physical Geography Lab
  • ACCT 1200 Principles of Accounting I or ACCT 1210 Principles of Accounting II
*

 MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra not intended for transfer.

Business or Computers - 3 Credit Hours

The student, in collaboration with his/her advisor, will select three credit hours total from ONE or BOTH of the following two areas:

Business

The general education business course option will provide students with a basic core of business knowledge and develop skills necessary to work in the relevant business environment. This offering provides the opportunity to combine classroom theories with real-world business experience.

ACCT 1025Introduction to Accounting3.0
ACCT 1200Principles of Accounting I3.0
BSAD 1000Leadership & Team Development1.5
BSAD 1010Personal/Professional Development3.0
BSAD 1050Introduction to Business3.0
BSAD 1080Personal Finance & Business Oper3.0
BSAD 2540Principles of Management3.0
ENTR 1050Introduction to Entrepreneurship3.0

Computer

The general education computer course option will teach students to develop computer literacy or demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary to function effectively with computer technology in a technology-oriented society.

BSAD 2510Business Computer Systems3.0
BSAD 2570MS Office Integration3.0
CSCE 1470Input Keyboard Technology I3.0
CSCE 1480Input Keyboard Technology II3.0
CSCE 1565QuickBooks2.0
CSCE 1566QuickBooks Desktop3.0
CSCE 1604Microsoft Word1.5
CSCE 1644Microsoft Excel1.5
CSCE 1645Microsoft Excel for Windows2.0
CSCE 1664Microsoft Access1.5
CSCE 1754Microsoft PowerPoint1.5
CSCE 2570Desktop Publishing3.0
INFO 1010Microcomputer Applications3.0
INFO 1695Web Design I3.0
INFO 1696Web Design II3.0