BCIS 1305 — Business Computer Applications 3
Page 68 of 210 Core Curriculum Overview: Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Curriculum The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are generally utilized by students as a foundation of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The degrees provide students with the required knowledge of the freshman and sophomore level courses that can be transferred to a four-year college or university of the student’s choice. Students choosing to transfer to a four-year college or university must carefully plan all course work with the student’s CBC faculty member and/or success coach, and the degree plan chosen by the student from the four-year college or university they will be attending. A well -planned, successfully completed two- year course of study will transfer with the credential of an AA or AS degree. The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees can also provide students with the required knowledge to perform and excel in a particular profession. When the 42 credit hours of general education requirements and 3 credit hours of degree designation are paired with 15 credit hours utilizing Career Technical Education opportunities, such as Level I or Level II Certificate, and Industry Certification identified as transferable college credit, provide the student with coursework that can be transferred to a four-year college or university and industry recognized skills for employment. Students choosing to utilize general educ