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May 20, 2026
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College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027
Occupational Studies, A.A.S.
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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Studies allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. This degree requires completion of 60 semester credit hours (15 hours of general education requirements and 45 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose the occupational studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors and electives or they are working towards transferring to a four-year institution to obtain an undergraduate degree.
Admission Requirements:
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Curriculum Outline (60 Hours)
General Core Courses
Area I - Language Arts/Communication - ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credits: 3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Economics
- Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following courses: - MATH 1100 - Quantitative Skills/Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1101 - Mathematic Modeling Credits: 3
- MATH 1103 - Quant. Skills and Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Art Appreciation
- American Literature
- English Literature
- Humanities
- Literature and Cultural Studies
- Music Appreciation
- Religion
- Theatre Appreciation
- World Literature
General Education Core Elective Select an additional 3 semester credit hours from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.
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