The AAS degree is for those who are preparing for entry-level employment in a career-oriented program of study or who are upgrading skills in a specific occupation. This degree is not intended for transfer; however, courses are considered for transfer on an individual basis by the receiving college or university.
Degree Requirements
General Education Courses
Choose 6 credits (TWO courses) from the following (1000 and above):
ARA, ART, ASL, FRE, GER, HUM, ITA, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, RUS, SPA, THE, AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, PHY, SCI, ARG, ANT, ECO, GEO, GIS, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC
Choose an additional 3 credits from any of the above prefixes or CIS 1018
AND the following:
| ENG/COM | 1000 or higher | 3 |
| MAT 1140 | Career Math | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Requirements
| OUT 1030 | Orienteering and Routefinding | 2 |
| PRA 2080 | Park Ranger Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Natural and Physical Science Electives
(Must select 5 credits from the following courses. Courses must not duplicate any certificate courses.)
| BIO 1111 | Gen College Biology I/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
| or | |
| ENV 1111 | Environmental Sci w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-5 |
And 1 Credit From the Following:
General Electives
Choose 3 credits from any Outdoor Studies-OUT course (EXCEPT OUT 1100). Courses must not duplicate any certificate courses.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the requirements above, you must complete at least one of the following Certificates:
Park Ranger Specialist
Park Ranger Resource Interpretation