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.

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.

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

Social Sciences

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).
• OFFT 2080 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.

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.