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General Education Requirements

General Transfer

The specific courses that fulfill each of the general transfer categories for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree are listed below. Courses that are permitted for the Associate of Applied Science Degree are also included and indicated with an asterisk. The process of assigning courses in each category is continually being updated. A class may only fulfill one requirement in the following General Education Categories. Students should contact their advisors for updated listings.

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Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree and Associate Degree in Nursing

The Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree orÌý

Associate Degree in Nursing will be awarded to students in transfer programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the program requirements with grades of “C”, “S” or better in which the student is enrolled.
2. Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours in courses numbered 1000 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.Ìý A total of 24 credits from the general transfer categories (see categories below) must be included in the 60 credit hours counted toward graduation.
3. Completion of at least 15 credit hours applicable towards graduation from 91ºÚÁÏ.
4. Completion of the college-wide exit assessment.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree will be awarded to students in technical programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the curriculum requirements and approved electives for the program in which the student is enrolled.
2. Completion of at least 15 semester hours applicable towards graduation from 91ºÚÁÏ.
3. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.Ìý A total of 15 credits from the general transfer categories (see categories below) must be included in the 60 credit hours counted toward graduation.

*Students must take , , , or . Students should consult with their advisors concerning transferability.

Certificate

Certificates will be awarded to students in certificate programs who complete the following requirements:

• Completion of the curriculum requirements specified for the respective programs, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.

Distance Learning

Every student within the 91ºÚÁÏ service area has the opportunity to take college credit courses and earn a degree or certificate through distance education. 91ºÚÁÏ is approved by The Higher Learning Commission to offer the following complete degree or certificate programs via distance.

• Interdisciplinary Studies AA degree and AS degree
• Criminal Justice AA degree
• Business Administration AAS degree
• Child Development Certificate
• Early Childhood Education AA degree
• Elementary Education AA degree

Classes are offered via the Internet, using both synchronous and asynchronous interaction. A three-year rotation schedule of distance classes ensures that all program requirements are offered for the above degrees. 91ºÚÁÏ offers courses in many core areas including general education, business, computer applications, criminal justice, education, social sciences, and human development.

Support services available to help students include technology support, student advising, library, bookstore, counseling, financial aid, tutoring, online registration, and online grade reports.

Students interested in taking distance classes should consider:

• How comfortable are you with using technology such as computers, e-mail, and the Internet?
• Are you a self-directed, self-motivated, and self-disciplined student? It is important to stick to a schedule with distance courses.
• Are you comfortable with forms of interaction such as chat rooms, text messaging, e-mail, or telephone calls?
• Do you have the time commitment to devote to a distance course? Distance courses require as much or more of your time than traditional classes.
• Are you willing to be an active participant and an advocate for your own education? Then distance learning may be for you!