Montana's Two-Year College Workforce Development Certificate & Degree

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MONTANA’S TWO-YEAR COLLEGE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE & DEGREE PROGRAMS

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Associate of Arts (AA) / Associate of Science (AS): The associate of arts and associate of science degrees prepare the student to transfer to an upper : The associate of arts and associate of science degrees prepare the student to transfer to an upper divisionAssociate bachelor’s of Arts degree(AA) / Associate program. Theof Science AA gives (AS) emphasis to those majoring in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and similar areas. The AS gives division bachelor’s degree program. The AA gives emphasis to those majoring in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and similar areas. The AS gives emphasis to those majoring in agriculture, engineering and technology, and the sciences with substantial requirements in math and sciences. Approximately emphasis to those majoring in agriculture, engineering and technology, and the sciences with substantial requirements in math and sciences. Approximately 1/2 of the work required will be in general education. This degree does not officially include a major or minor course of study. 1/2 of the work required will be in general education. This degree does not officially include a major or minor course of study. Certificate of Applied Science (CAS): The certificate of applied science is a short program of study designed to prepare the student for entry-level The certificate of applied science is a short program of study designed to prepare the student for entry-level employmentCertificate of in Applied a specific Science career. (CAS):The CAS is comprised of 30 - 45 credits with limited general education. Students should be able to complete the CAS in employment in a specific career. The CAS is comprised of 30 - 45 credits with limited general education. Students should be able to complete the CAS in one calendar year or less, if they are academically prepared in math and writing. one calendar year or less, if they are academically prepared in math and writing. 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