NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirements


The Associate of Applied Science degree at NWCCD is designed to lead students directly to employment in a specific career field. The degree also allows the opportunity for further academic study. Where appropriate, the Associate of Applied Science programs are designed to lead directly to certification and/or licensure.

Credit Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degree

Institutional Requirements:

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at 1000 level and above.
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of Northern Wyoming Community College District credit.
  3. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better in classes 1000 level or above.
 

Required

Credit Hours

COMMUNICATION - Must earn a grade of “C” or better

3

MATHEMATICS - Must earn a grade of “C” or better

3

CULTURAL STUDIES

3
US & WY CONSTITUTIONS

3

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE OF CHOICE OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS

15

PROGRAM CREDITS (credits may vary by program)

45

TOTAL CREDITS FOR AN AAS DEGREE

60

The following courses will satisfy the various categories of general education requirements listed above.  The same course may not be used to satisfy more than one General Education requirement.

Communication - Must earn a grade of “C” or better


Mathematics - Must earn a grade of “C” or better


US & WY Constitutions


  • Both US and Wyoming constitutions must be covered. Students transferring in a US constitutions course may complete POLS 1100 Wyoming Governement to meet the requirement.