Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Code: F_AAS_APT1
Campus: Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster

Students desiring to complete the A.A.S. Degree in Applied Technology may complete the technical coursework contained in a state approved certificate career and technical education program at one of the four area vocational technical schools (AVTS). The four AVTS are: Delta-Montrose Area Vocational Technical Center, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, San Juan Basin Technical College and Pickens Tech Center.

The general education and other degree requirements are completed at one of the Colorado public community/junior colleges. The A.A.S. Degree is conferred by the community college at which the general education and other degree requirements have been completed.

The approved certificate career and technical education programs at the AVTS prepare students with technical, applied academic and employability skills. Credit in varying amounts from these certificate programs is applicable to the community college's A.A.S. Degree in Applied Technology.

Individual coursework from the AVTS is credited to the student's transcript upon completion of the requirements of both institutions. Students may enroll concurrently at both an AVTS and a community college. Students must comply with the regulations and requirements relating to admission and attendance at each institution.

Minimum requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Applied Technology include the completion of:

1. Minimum of 60 semester credits of coursework
2. All courses in both the degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
3. Fifteen semester credits of general education courses
4. Forty-five semester credits from an individual state approved program at one of the AVTS. If the AVTS program certificate is less than 45 semester credits, the program certificate credits plus elective credit hours from the community college are used for the total of at least 45 semester credits.
5. Minimum of 15 semester credits earned at the community college.

Select from the Approved General Education Electives List for the A.A.S. Degree.