AAS in Respiratory Care

Option Overview

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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree with an area of study in Respiratory Care helps mid-career 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.

Credit Distribution

III. Electives (11-12 Credits)

Students may select credits from any of the courses listed here. Undergraduate 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)

HIS-113

American History I

3

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (3 credits)

CIS-107

Computer Concepts and Applications

3

II. Respiratory Care Requirements (21 Credits)

Complete 18 credits in the Respiratory Care area and the 3 credit Capstone course. For course options, please contact an Advisor.

APS-295

Associate Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 60