The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is a state-approved Associate's degree that is intended to prepare graduates for direct entry into the workforce. An AAS may also help to prepare students for career advancements, occupational licensure, or further study toward a bachelor's degree.
The program is fully articulated with Southern Oregon University's (SOU) Bachelor of Applied Science in Management program and allows students to transfer and become admitted into the School of Business at SOU with no loss of credits to pursue a bachelor's degree. See the details of the articulation on the University Center's webpage.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 90 credits of specified courses (see individual curriculum for listing) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses in the program must be completed with a 'C’ grade or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the AAS degree is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Related Instruction
Courses must be selected from the approved list of Related Instruction (General Education) courses. All Related Instruction (General Education) courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Three (3) credit hours of Health/Physical Education: PE185 sport/activity courses (3 courses) or one (1) three-credit course from HE250 Personal Health or PE231 Wellness for Life.
Three (3) credit hours of PE185 sport/activity courses may be granted toward an AAS degree for completion of military basic training. A copy of the military transcript or DD-214 is required.
A maximum of six (6) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may be applied to the AAS degree.
Writing
THree (3) credits of writing at a level equivalent to WR 115 or higher:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WR115 | Introduction to Expository Writing | 3 |
| WR121 | English Composition | 3 |
| or WR121H | English Composition w/Honors | |
| WR122 | English Composition | 3 |
| or WR122H | English Composition w/Honors | |
| WR123 | English Composition | 3 |
Communication
Three (3) credit hours at a level equivalent to SP 100 or higher:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP100 | Basic Speech Communications | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SP219 | Small Group Discussion | 3 |
| SP220 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
Computation
Three to four (3-4) credit hours at a level equivalent to MTH 60 or higher:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH60 | Algebra I | 4 |
| MTH65 | Algebra II | 4 |
| MTH80 | Technical Mathematics I | 4 |
| MTH81 | Applied Mathematics for Culinary | 4 |
| MTH82 | Business Mathematics | 4 |
| MTH98 | Math Literacy | 4 |
| MTH105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| MTH111 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or MTH111H | College Algebra w/Honors | |
| MTH112 | Trigonometry | 4 |
| or MTH112H | Trigonometry w/Honors | |
| MTH212 | Fundamentals of Elementary | 4 |
| MTH213 | Fundamentals of Elementary | 4 |
| MTH231 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics I | 4 |
| MTH232 | Elements of Discrete Mathematics II | 4 |
| MTH241 | Calculus for Bus and Soc Science I | 4 |
| MTH242 | Calculus for Bus and Soc Science II | 4 |
| MTH243 | Intro to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MTH251 | Calculus I Differential Calculus | 4 |
| or MTH251H | Calculus I w/Honors | |
| MTH252 | Calculus II Integral Calculus | 4 |
| or MTH252H | Calculus II w/Honors | |
| MTH253 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or MTH253H | Calculus III w/Honors | |
| MTH254 | Vector Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH255 | Vector Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH256 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH260 | Matrix Methods and Linear Algebra | 4 |
Human Relations
Three (3) credit hours or as specified in the AAS degree program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA110 | Group Dynamics for Teams | 3 |
| BA120 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| BA285 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY201H | General Psychology w/Honors | |
| PSY203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY203H | General Psychology w/Honors | |
Digital Literacy
Four (4) credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS120 | Concepts of Computing | 4 |
Complete the Above Requirements Plus Electives
The balance of the requirements may not be a pre-program course to the degree/program requirements and may not include remedial or developmental courses. Pre-program courses are listed before the year courses.
Supportive Courses
Note: The College has determined that the following supportive courses may be necessary to assist students to successfully complete their program; they count as electives only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS125W | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
| HD0529 | Math Success | 1 |
| HD100 | College Success and Survival | 3 |
| HD111 | Math Success | 2 |
| HD112 | Study Skills | 3 |
| HD113 | Stop Test Anxiety Now | 1 |
| HD140 | Career/Education Exploration | 1 |
| HD147 | Decision Making | 1 |
| HD152 | Stress Management | 1 |
| HD154 | Self-Esteem | 1 |
| HD204 | Living Consciously | 3 |
| HD208 | Career/Life Plan | 3 |
| HD215 | Transfer Success | 1 |
| LIB127 | Navigating the 24/7 Library | 1 |
| OA121 | Beginning Keyboarding | 3 |
Note: A maximum number of 45 credits is allowed for basic, developmental, or supportive courses under federal financial aid guidelines.