General Occupational Technology, AAS

General Education

Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.

Core Courses

The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved A.A.S. program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved A.A.S. program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the A.A.S. program. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 18 semester hours of core classes. A.A.S., diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills.

Other Program Courses

Degree programs must include a minimum of 31 SHC from a combination of major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the College. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. . Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

Restricted, unique, or free-elective courses may not be included as other required hours.