Associate in Applied Science

Program Overview

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The Associate in Applied Science AAS degree program is designed to meet the needs of mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields. Students select the option, or major, that matches their expertise or profession.

Applied Science Degree Credits

Students usually enter with many of the credits in the career track completed, but not always, from military or civilian training. If the option has not already been completed, students may often use Prior Learning Assessment PLA to gain college credit for their knowledge. While there are some examinations in auto mechanics and electronics, there are few distance learning opportunities in most of the AAS career tracks. Credits in general education and free electives may be earned by a wide variety of methods.

While the Associate in Applied Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many but not all of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s baccalaureate degrees. Students may earn an Applied Science Associate degree in one of the following areas of study:

Students may earn this degree in one of the following options:

Administrative Studies
Applied Computer Studies
Applied Electronic Studies
Applied Health Studies
Aviation Support
Construction and Facilities Support
Criminal Justice**
Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance
Environmental, Safety and Security Technologies
Mechanics and Maintenance
Military Technology Leadership*
Multidisciplinary Technology
Polysomnography CAAHEP Accredited**

*Option is only available to current military personnel and veterans of the armed forces.

**Students pursuing the AAS in Criminal Justice or AAS in Polysomnography have differing program requirements. See their sections for specific requirements.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.

I. General Education Requirements (21 Credits)

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 credits)

B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 credits)

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 credits)

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (3 credits)

II. Option Requirements (21 Credits)

III. Electives (18 Credits)

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Undergraduate Courses

Total Credit Hours: 60

AAS Options

The Associate in Applied Science AAS degree Options help mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. While the Associate in Applied Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many but not all of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor degree programs.

- Administrative Studies	21 Credits
- Applied Computer Studies	21 Credits
- Applied Electronic Studies	21 Credits
- Applied Health Studies	21 Credits
- Applied Health Studies Pathway to BSN	18 Credits
- Aviation Support	21 Credits
- Construction and Facilities Support	21 Credits
- Criminal Justice	21 Credits
- Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance	21 Credits
- Environmental, Safety and Security Technologies	21 Credits
- Mechanics and Maintenance	21 Credits
- Military Technology Leadership	21 Credits
- Multidisciplinary Technology	21 Credits
- Polysomnography	34 Credits

Electives

Students are required to complete the following number of Electives within their selected Option: