Associate in Applied Science, Transfer Degree, AAS-T
Mount Vernon, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 353 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The Associate of Applied Science–Transfer (AAS-T) at Skagit Valley College combines technical workforce courses with college-level general education. It requires at least 20 general education credits from the same list used for AA-DTA and AS-T tracks. The degree supports immediate employment and preparation for certain bachelor's programmes. The AAS-T is transferable only with an articulation agreement; courses may transfer individually.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter technical and applied roles—lab technician, engineering technician, IT support, environmental technician, industry technician, or skilled occupations—or pursue a related bachelor’s when agreements exist. Keywords: applied science, workforce development, vocational training, credit transfer, articulation, degree.
The Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree builds on the technical courses required for job preparation by including a college-level general education component. The distinguishing characteristic of the AAS-T degree is a minimum of 20 credits of general education drawn from the same list as those taken by students completing the Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA, the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology), AS-T, and the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #2 (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics), AS-T degrees.
Important Considerations:
AAS-T courses are designed for immediate employment AND as preparation for certain bachelor degree programs. The AAS-T is fully transferrable ONLY when the receiving college or university has a special agreement (articulation) in place with Skagit Valley College. The AAS-T degree is not automatically accepted in transfer in preparation for Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs; however, individual courses may be accepted in transfer.
To graduate from SVC with an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, students must complete a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 including a technical major and related education requirements. At least 25 core program credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student’s declared major must have the approval of the Dean of Professional/Technical Education and the Department Chair of the technical field. To receive an Associate in Applied science degree, students must satisfy the requirements listed below.
All courses in the AAS-T general education component are generally transferable where a special agreement (articulation) is in place with Skagit Valley College. They also ensure that the student has a foundation in communication and quantitative skills as well as an introduction to science, social science, and humanities. These courses may also serve the dual purpose of meeting industry requirements for job preparation.
A minimum of 20 credits must include the following:
- 5 credits in Communication - ENGL 101-English Composition.
- 5 credits in math - Any transferable math course with Intermediate Algebra as the prerequisite.
- 10 credits in Science, Social Science, or Humanities - Courses selected from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA are generally accepted. These courses may also meet the human relations requirement for technical degrees.
First Quarter Experience (2 cr.)
- CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
Communication Skills (5 cr.)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)
- MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5) or higher
Physical Education (2 cr.)
- PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR Credits: (2)
- or PE 100 - Wellness For Life plus one activity credit (choice determined by program)
Human Relations Skills (5 cr.)
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: E Credits: (5)
- or CMST 220 - Public Speaking (5)
Cooperative Education (1-15 cr.)
Cooperative Education courses are listed as 199 courses. Students will complete 30 hours of work at a supervised site for each credit received. Concurrent enrollment in Cooperative Education seminars or equivalent is required. Students may earn 1 to 15 credits toward this degree requirement. Approval of the department chair is required for enrollment in all 199 courses.
Graduates of the AA-DTA program will be able to:
Natural Sciences Outcomes
- Collect and analyze data and interpret the results from scientific investigations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.
- Demonstrate scientific literacy.
Social Sciences Outcomes
- Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.
- Explain the variables that influence the structure of cultures and societies.
- Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.
Humanities Outcomes
- Apply skills, terms, concepts, research and/or analysis methods to express ideas within the humanities.
- Analyze and/or interpret creative and communicative expressions of the humanities.
Physical Education Outcomes
- Develop mental and physical health through movement.
- Gain knowledge of body systems and demonstrate skills necessary to pass national or state certification tests for emergency response.
- Obtain and apply science-based knowledge to support personal fitness, health, and well-being.