Applied Science, AAS

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Admissions Requirements:

18 credit hours of applied science/arts

Associate Degree Requirements:

Minimum 61 Credit Hours
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
15 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Major Residency Courses
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Major Requirements (30 cr):

Complete either of the following pathways:

Complete any BIO/CHY/SCI/PHY/GEY electives 6 CR

AND

Complete any 100-level or higher general electives 24 CR

Concurrent enrollment in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate 30 CR

General Education Requirements (22 CR):

Written Communication:

ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

Oral Communication:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR *

Quantitative Literacy:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

Social Science:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

Natural Science:

Any satisfactory course 4 CR*

Humanities and Fine Arts:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

Computer Literacy and Information Literacy:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR*

These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

Other Program Requirements (9 CR):

Complete 9 credits of 100-level or higher general electives to reach the 61 hour requirement.

Complete any 100-level Communications course 3 CR
ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR
ENG 317W - Professional Writing 3 CR
Complete any 100-level Mathematics electives 3 CR
Complete any 100-level laboratory science course 4 CR
Complete any 100-level or higher general elective 3 CR
Note: The number of electives to reach the 61 credit hour requirements may vary

General Education Information:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/.

Advising Note:

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.