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The Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
1.
Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit.
2.
Completion of the following requirements:
a.
Completion of eighteen (18) semester hours in residence prior to graduation.
b.
A grade point average of 2.0 on all courses attempted at the post-secondary level.
c.
Completion of TSI requirements.
Component Area
Courses
Credit Hrs.
Communication
ENGL 1301
3
Mathematics
One course from:
MATH 1314, 1332 or 1324
3
Business
Five courses from:
ACNT 1303; BUSG 1301; BMGT 1327; BUSG 1304
BMGT 1341; MRKG 1311; BUSG 2309; HRPO 2307; BUSI
2301; BMGT 1325; HRPO 2301
15
Visual & Performing
Arts and Humanities
One course from:
ARTS 1301; DRAM 1310
PHIL 1304, 1316, 1317
3
Social &
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
One course from:
PSYC 2301, 2311; SOCI 1301; ECON 2301
3
3
3
Computer Science
a
BCIS 1301
3
TVCC Vocational Credit
CTE courses to complete
60 semester credit hours
24
Total Hours ........................ 60
a –– Computer Information Technology majors may take an elective course in lieu of BCIS 1301.
The Certificate of Completion
1.
Completion of the prescribed curriculum for CTE programs outlined in this catalog.
2.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the courses presented to meet the requirements for the
certificate.
Students enrolled in certificate credit vocational programs will enroll in three eight-week cycles. Upon successful
completion of the three eight-week cycles, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
The Certificate of Completion—Continuing Education Workforce Programs
Completion of the prescribed curriculum for continuing education workforce programs. Consists of two eight-week
cycles (16 week certificate).
A passing grade (“P”) is required to meet the requirements for the continuing education certificate.
The continuing education certificate is a non-credit certificate and cannot be substituted for semester credit hours.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT OUTCOMES
To meet the requirements of accreditation for continuing program development and evaluation, Trinity Valley
Community College must assess all programs, both academic and CTE, on the basis of students’ outcomes. To assess
such outcomes, students may be required to take additional examinations, participate in surveys and/or provide
samples of their work throughout their enrollment at Trinity Valley Community College.
