Associate of Applied Science
Students enrolled in an applied science program will benefit from hands-on laboratory experience within their major field. They will enter the job market with specific skills and knowledge useful for employment and advancement.
Although the AAS degree is not designed to be a transfer program, some courses will transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Students who wish to transfer to a four-year school should consult a WNC counselor. Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not applicable toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at WNC.
A maximum of six units of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree.
This degree provides career preparation, training and industry credentials in an occupational or technical field.
The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.
The successful student will:
- Have met the institutional student learning outcomes.
- Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
- Have acquired skills and can perform tasks necessary for employment or career advancement.
Program Requirements
36-39 Units
The number of units required may vary by emphasis. Some units earned in nontraditional courses may be considered for elective credit and may require review in order to be applied to the AAS degree.
Program requirements can be found on the programs of study pages.
General Education Requirements
Course | Title | Units |
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General Education Requirements | 21-24 Units | |
English/Communications | 6 Units | |
Must include a writing course. | ||
Business: 107, 108 | ||
Communication: 101, 102, 113 | ||
Criminal Justice: 103 | ||
English | ||
Journalism: 201 | ||
Reading | ||
Writing Course: Business 108, English 100, 101, 102, 107 or any 200 level English class | ||
Human Relations | 3 Units | |
Anthropology: 101, 201 | ||
Business: 110 | ||
Counseling and Personal Development: 117, 129 | ||
Criminal Justice: 270 | ||
Early Childhood Education: 121 | ||
Education Psychology: 150 | ||
Human Development & Family Studies: 201, 202 | ||
Management: 201, 212, 283 | ||
Nursing 261 | ||
Psychology (except for PSY 210) | ||
Sociology (except for SOC 210) | ||
Humanities/Social Sciences | 3 Units | |
Choose from either area: | ||
Humanities | ||
Art: 100, 101*, 124, 135, 160, 214, 224, 241, 260, 261 | ||
Core Humanities: 201, 202, 212 | ||
English: 200, 221, 223, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275 | ||
History: 105, 106, 203, 207, 208, 209, 247 | ||
Humanities: 101 | ||
Music: 111*, 121, 124, 125, 134, 176 | ||
Music Ensemble: 131, 135 | ||
Philosophy (except for PHIL 102, 114) | ||
Theatre: 100, 105, 180 | ||
Social Sciences | ||
Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212, 215 | ||
Core Humanities: 203 | ||
Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 104, 120, 215, 220, 225, 226, 230, 270 | ||
Economics: 100, 102, 103 | ||
Geography: 106, 200 | ||
History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295 | ||
Journalism 103 | ||
Political Science | ||
Psychology (except for PSY 210) | ||
Sociology (except for SOC 210) | ||
* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. See a counselor. | ||
Mathematics | 3 Units | |
Business: 109 | ||
Economics: 261, 262 | ||
Mathematics | ||
Psychology: 210 | ||
Statistics: 152 | ||
Science | 3 Units | |
Anthropology: 102, 110L | ||
Astronomy: 109, 110, 120 | ||
Atmospheric Sciences: 117 | ||
Biology (except for BIOL 208, 223, 224, 251) | ||
Chemistry (except for CHEM 220, 241, 241L, 242, 242L) | ||
Emergency Medical Services: 205 | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Geography: 103, 104, 116, 121 | ||
Geology (except for GEOL 111, 112, 113, 299) | ||
Nutrition: 121 | ||
Physics (except for PHYS 293) | ||
U.S. & Nevada Constitution | 3-6 Units | |
Must meet both requirements. Choose from: | ||
Core Humanities: 203 | ||
History: 101 & 217 | ||
History: 101 & 102 | ||
History: 111 | ||
History: 101 and one of the following: HIST 102, HIST 217, PSC 100, PSC 208 |
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Political Science: 101, 103 | ||
History and Political Science Combination (History 101 and Political Science 208) |
Courses numbered below 100 (such as ENG 98) are not applicable toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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