Associate of Applied Science Degree

Fort Scott Community College Graduation Requirements Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)* The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed an intensive, comprehensive two-year program that blends general and specialized career education. In addition to overall associate degree requirements, each candidate for the Associate of Applied Science Degree must complete requirements of the specific degree career programs and a minimum of general education credit hours.

General Core Requirements: These courses meet specific general education requirements. Some programs may require many hours of the following, but some may have fewer, more specific requirements.

English/Communications/Math Cultural Studies/Language English 101 & 102 Foreign Language History of Civilizations I or II Public Speaking Religions of Mankind Humanities Travel Experience Math Cultural Anthropology World Regional Geography

Physical or Biological Science Arts and Humanities Any of the following five-hour lab courses: Art Music General Biology with Lab Principles of Biology I or II Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Art History Introduction to Music Literature Environmental Life Science Fund. of Physical Science Physics Chemistry I or II Drama Philosophy Basic Chemistry Theater Appreciation Philosophy of Life History Religion Social or Behavioral Science United States History Old Testament Heritage General Psychology Social Problems Literature Sociology Microeconomics All Literature courses except Children’s Literature Marriage & The Family Women in Society Macroeconomics State & Local Government American Government World Regional Geography Physical Education Current World Affairs Lifetime Fitness Concepts Psychology of the Human Lifespan Any physical activity course excluding varsity sports

FSCC Requirements Developmental courses cannot be counted towards the 62 College Orientation Capstone hours needed for the Associate Degree.

*Outcomes Assessment Examination (WorkKeys) Required for Degree Completion

Note: The AAS is considered a terminal degree (not a transfer degree) and may not satisfy all of your general education requirements at a 4-year institution. 46 Fort Scott Community College Catalog 2018-2019 Fort Scott Community College Graduation Requirements Associate of Arts Degree

Associate of Arts Degree (AA) English...... 6 hours Public Speaking...... 3 hours Math (College Algebra or Higher) ...... 3 hours Physical or Biological Science...... 5 hours Arts & Humanities (at least 2 areas)...... 12 hours Social or Behavioral Science (at least 2 areas)...... 9 hours Computer Science ...... 3 hours Physical Education...... 1 hour Capstone Course...... 1 hour College Orientation...... 1 hour Electives ...... 18 hours Total ...... 62 hours *Exit Examination Required for Degree Completion

Physical or Biological Science Arts and Humanities Any of the following five-hour lab courses: Art Music General Biology with Lab Principles of Biology I or II Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Art History Introduction to Music Literature Environmental Life Science Fund. of Physical Science Physics Chemistry I or II Drama Philosophy Basic Chemistry Theater Appreciation Philosophy of Life History Religion Social or Behavioral Science U.S. History Old Testament Heritage General Psychology Social Problems Literature Sociology Microeconomics All Literature courses except Children’s Literature Marriage & The Family Women in Society Macroeconomics State & Local Government American Government World Regional Geography Physical Education Current World Affairs Lifetime Fitness Concepts Psychology of the Human Lifespan Any physical activity course excluding varsity sports FSCC Requirements Developmental courses cannot be counted towards the 62 College Orientation Capstone hours needed for the Associate Degree.

Note: The AA satisfies all of your general education requirements through articulation agreements with all Kansas 4-year institutions.

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Associate of General Studies Degree (AGS)* English...... 6 hours Public Speaking...... 3 hours Math (Intermediate Algebra or Business Math)...... 3 hours Physical or Biological Science...... 5 hours Arts & Humanities (at least 2 areas)...... 6 hours Social or Behavioral Science (at least 2 areas)...... 6 hours Physical Education...... 1 hour Electives ...... 30 hours Capstone Course...... 1 hour College Orientation...... 1 hour Total ...... 62 hours *Exit Examination Required for Degree Completion

Physical or Biological Science Arts and Humanities Any of the following five-hour lab courses: Art Music General Biology with Lab Principles of Biology I or II Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Art History Introduction to Music Literature Environmental Life Science Fund. of Physical Science Physics Chemistry I or II Drama Philosophy Basic Chemistry Theater Appreciation Philosophy of Life History Religion Social or Behavioral Science U.S. History Old Testament Heritage General Psychology Social Problems Sociology Microeconomics Literature Marriage & The Family Women in Society All Literature courses except Children’s Literature Macroeconomics State & Local Government American Government World Regional Geography Current World Affairs Physical Education Psychology of the Human Lifespan Lifetime Fitness Concepts Any physical activity course excluding varsity sports FSCC Requirements College Orientation Capstone Developmental courses cannot be counted towards the 62 hours needed for the Associate Degree.

Note: The AGS is considered a terminal degree (not a transfer degree) and may not satisfy all of your general education requirements at a 4-year institution.

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Associate of Science Degree (AS)* English...... 6 hours Public Speaking...... 3 hours Math (College Algebra or Higher)...... 3 hours Physical or Biological Science...... 10 hours Arts & Humanities (at least 2 areas)...... 9 hours Social or Behavioral Science (at least 2 areas)...... 9 hours Computer Science ...... 3 hours Cultural Studies/Languages ...... 3-5 hours Physical Education...... 1 hour Capstone Course...... 1 hour College Orientation...... 1 hour Electives ...... 11-13 hours Total ...... 62 hours *Exit Examination Required for Degree Completion

Physical or Biological Science Arts and Humanities Any of the following five-hour lab courses: Art Music General Biology with Lab Principles of Biology I or II Art Appreciation Music Appreciation Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Art History Introduction to Music Literature Environmental Life Science Fund. of Physical Science Physics Chemistry I or II Drama Philosophy Basic Chemistry Theater Appreciation Philosophy of Life History Religion Social or Behavioral Science U.S. History Old Testament Heritage General Psychology Social Problems Literature Sociology Microeconomics All Literature courses except Children’s Literature Marriage & The Family Women in Society Macroeconomics State & Local Government American Government World Regional Geography Physical Education Current World Affairs Lifetime Fitness Concepts Psychology of the Human Lifespan Any physical activity course excluding varsity sports FSCC Requirements Developmental courses cannot be counted towards the 62 College Orientation Capstone hours needed for the Associate Degree.

Note: The AS satisfies all of your general education requirements through articulation agreements with all Kansas 4-year institutions.

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