Option Overview
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The Associate in Applied Science AAS degree with an area of study in Environmental, Safety, and Security Technologies helps midcareer adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. While the Associate in Applied Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many but not all of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor degree programs. It is a 60-credit program.
Earning Credit in the AAS Option:
Students usually enter with many of the credits in the career track completed, but not always, from military or civilian training. If the option has not already been completed, students may often use Prior Learning Assessment PLA to gain college credit for their knowledge. While there are some examinations in auto mechanics and electronics, there are few distance learning opportunities in most of the AAS career tracks. Credits in general education and free electives may be earned by a wide variety of methods.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.
I. General Education Requirements (21 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 credits)
| ENC-1010 | Writing for Success | 3 |
| MAT-1050 | Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| SOS-1100 | Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today | 3 |
B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 credits)
D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (3 credits)
| CIS-107 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
II. Environmental, Safety, and Security Technologies Requirements (21 Credits)
Complete 18 credits in the Environmental, Safety, and Security Technologies area and the 3 credit Capstone course.
For course options, please contact an Advisor.
Associate Capstone
III. Electives (18 Credits)
Students may select credits from any of the courses listed here. Undergraduate Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 60