Associate of Applied Science Degree


The Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to help prepare students for employment in business, industry or health professions. Each AAS program has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and students must complete all courses specified in the degree plan. The general education requirements shown below are included as an integral part of each AAS program. Degree plans are required for students working toward an AAS degree; students should seek assistance from a career and technology education Advisor or program faculty member prior to registration.

Students intending to work toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree should take the following curriculum that includes the core curriculum leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree, as follows:

Subjects Semester Hours
Humanities/ Fine Arts 3
Social/ Behavioral Sciences 3 
Natural Science/ Mathematics 3
Any additional Core classes 6
Total General Education Requirements 15 
Courses from specific AAS programs* 45-51*
GRAND TOTAL 60*

 

* Physical Therapy Assistant is approved for 66 hrs. total for the degree but will maintain a minimum of 15 hours General Educational Core.

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).