Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree & Certificate Requirements

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) two-year degree is intended to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce upon graduation. Awarded to students who complete the requirements of a specified, two-year career and technical program, Associate of Applied Science degrees are offered in a number of different interest areas. Some AAS degrees may have approved tracks, noted on student transcripts upon completion. Tracks within a curriculum constitute a part of the total coursework required and offer a specialized focus.

Certificates are awarded to students who complete specific requirements within a career and technical major and require a specified number of credit hours. Certificates can stand alone or be embedded in related Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students must earn a GPA of at least 2.00 in required courses to earn a one-year certificate.

Certificates of Completion are career technical in nature and are designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Certificates of Completion can be a one-year or a less-than-one-year (LTOY) program.

Career Pathway Certificates of Completion are Oregon community college credentials comprised of 12-44 credits wholly contained in an approved Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or stand-alone one-year Certificate of Completion (45+ credits). Career pathways help guide students towards a specific profession by providing a defined list of courses offering expert training in a variety of industries.

To be awarded an AAS degree, students must:

• Complete a minimum of 90 credits of college-level coursework (see individual degrees for specific credit requirements). A maximum number of 24 non-traditional credits beyond any required by a given program can be used towards a degree. See the non-traditional credit section of this catalog for more information.
• Complete at least 24 credits at LBCC, 15 of which must be in the major field. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the AS degree is awarded.
• Complete a minimum of 70 percent of all credits attempted. Grades of “F,” “NP,” “IN” and “W” are non-completion grades. The maximum number of "P" credits allowed is 16. This limit does not include courses only offered P/NP.

To be awarded a One-Year Certificate, students must:

• Earn all credits required for certificate completion (see individual certificates for specific credit requirements). A maximum of 12 prior learning credits may be used to meet this requirement.
• Complete at least 12 credits at LBCC. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Certificate is awarded.
• Grades of “F,” “NP,” “IN” and “W” are non-completion grades. The maximum number of "P" credits allowed is 8. This limit does not include courses only offered P/NP.

To be awarded a Less-Than-One-Year Certificate, students must:

• Earn all credits toward the certificate at LBCC. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Certificate is awarded.

Related Instruction Outcomes

Listed below are the related instruction course areas for the AAS degree and One-Year Certificates. Specific courses that meet these requirements are listed in this catalog and are available from program advisors. No single course may be taken to satisfy more than one related instruction area.

Computation

Upon successful completion of the Computation related instruction requirement, students will be able to:

• Perform basic mathematical calculations to obtain exact answers and determine whether the solution is reasonable.
• Use mathematical principles and concepts to model and solve problems applicable to the discipline.
• Interpret and analyze information relevant to the discipline such as graphs, charts, tables, and mathematical symbols.
• Communicate mathematical concepts, processes, and results within context or in writing.

Communication

Upon successful completion of the Communication related instruction requirement, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records, prepare reports, and/or complete documentation forms.
• Organize and deliver discipline related presentations.

Human Relations

Upon successful completion of the Human Relations related instruction requirement, students will be able to:

• Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.