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	NWCCD 2023-2024 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.] 																	 
	    Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirements
				  
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				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. 
Institutional Requirements: 
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Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at 1000 level and above. 
	 
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Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of Northern Wyoming Community College District credit. 
	 
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Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better in classes 1000 level or above. 
	 
 
	
		
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			 Required 
			Credit Hours 
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			| COMMUNICATION - Must earn a grade of “C” or better | 
			
			 3 
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			| MATHEMATICS - Must earn a grade of “C” or better | 
			
			 3 
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			 CULTURAL STUDIES 
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			3 | 
		 
		
			| US & WY CONSTITUTIONS | 
			
			 3 
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			 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE OF CHOICE OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM 
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			3 | 
		 
		
			| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 
			
			 15 
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			 PROGRAM CREDITS (credits may vary by program) 
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			45 | 
		 
		
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			 TOTAL CREDITS FOR AN AAS DEGREE 
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			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. 
			 
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		Communication - Must earn a grade of “C” or better
 Mathematics - Must earn a grade of “C” or better
      General Education course of choice
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