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Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program is designed to meet the needs of mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields. Students select the option, or major, that matches their expertise or profession.

Applied Science Degree Credits

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.

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 baccalaureate degrees. Students may earn an Applied Science Associate degree in one of the following areas of study:

With the exception of the Dental Hygiene program, all Associate in Applied Science degree programs are 60-credit programs.

*this is an 86-credit program offered in conjunction with the Rutgers University School of Health-Related Professions.

**available only to current military personnel and veterans

Leverage Your Training

Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.

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