Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements
To be awarded an AAS degree, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 90 credits of college-level coursework (see individual degrees for specific credit requirements). A maximum number of 24 non-traditional credits beyond any required by a given program can be used towards a degree. See the non-traditional credit section of this catalog for more information.
- Complete at least 24 credits at LBCC, 15 of which must be in the major field. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the AS degree is awarded.
- Complete a minimum of 70 percent of all credits attempted. Grades of “F,” “NP,” “IN” and “W” are non-completion grades. The maximum number of "P" credits allowed is 16. This limit does not include courses only offered P/NP.
To be awarded a One-Year Certificate, students must:
- Earn all credits required for certificate completion (see individual certificates for specific credit requirements). A maximum of 12 prior learning credits may be used to meet this requirement.
- Complete at least 12 credits at LBCC. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Certificate is awarded.
- Grades of “F,” “NP,” “IN” and “W” are non-completion grades. The maximum number of "P" credits allowed is 8. This limit does not include courses only offered P/NP.
To be awarded a Less-Than-One-Year Certificate, students must:
- Earn all credits toward the certificate at LBCC. Note: Credits granted for prior learning cannot be applied to this requirement.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Certificate is awarded.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Listed below are the related instruction course areas for the AAS degree and One-Year Certificates. Specific courses that meet these requirements are listed in this catalog and are available from program advisors. No single course may be taken to satisfy more than one related instruction area.
Computation
Upon successful completion of the Computation related instruction requirement, students will be able to:
- Perform basic mathematical calculations to obtain exact answers and determine whether the solution is reasonable.
- Use mathematical principles and concepts to model and solve problems applicable to the discipline.
- Interpret and analyze information relevant to the discipline such as graphs, charts, tables, and mathematical symbols.
- Communicate mathematical concepts, processes, and results within context or in writing.
Communication
Upon successful completion of the Communication related instruction requirement, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records, prepare reports, and/or complete documentation forms.
- Organize and deliver discipline related presentations.
Human Relations
Upon successful completion of the Human Relations related instruction requirement, students will be able to:
- Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.
Related Instruction Requirements
The purpose of related instruction is to ensure minimum, essential skills in the areas of communication, computation, and human relations which align with and support program goals or outcomes. Related Instruction courses are a required component of all AAS degree and One-Year Certificate programs. Related Instruction can be satisfied through stand-alone courses or through embedded
instruction. Refer to individual program details for required Related Instruction courses. Where options exist, students should work with a department advisor to select from the approved courses listed in this catalog.
All Related Instruction courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
Computation (3 Credits)
A minimum of 3 credits of Computation is required. Some programs may list a specific Computation requirement. Refer to program curriculum. If a specific course is not listed, take one mathematics course, MTH 075 or higher.
Communication (3 Credits)
A minimum of 3 credits of Communication is required. Some programs may list a specific Communication requirement. Refer to program curriculum. If a specific course is not listed, select one course from the following:
Human Relations (3 Credits)
A minimum of 3 credits of Human Relations is required. Some programs may list a specific Human Relations requirement. Refer to program curriculum. If a specific course is not listed, select one course from the following:
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 210 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH 230 | Time Travelers | 3 |
| ANTH 232 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| ANTH 240 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 102 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ART 204 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| ART 205 | History Of Western Art | 3 |
| ART 206 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| ART 207 | Indigenous Art Of The Americas | 3 |
| EC 220 | Contemporary U.S. Economic Issues: Discrimination | 3 |
| ENG 207 | World Literature: Asia | 4 |
| ENG 208 | World Literature: Africa | 4 |
| ENG 209 | World Lit: Non-Western Lit of the Americas | 4 |
| ENG 215 | Latina/o/x Literature | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Difference, Power, and Oppression in American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 257 | African American Literature | 4 |
| GEOG 202 | Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib | 3 |
| GEOG 203 | World Reg Geography: Asia | 3 |
| GEOG 204 | Wrld Reg Geo: Africa/Mid East | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| HST 101 | History of Western Civ: Ancient World to 1000 AD | 4 |
| HST 157 | Hist of Middle East & Africa | 3 |
| HST 158 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| HST 159 | History of Asia | 3 |
| HST 201 | US History: Origins to 1820 | 4 |
| HST 202 | US History: 1820-1920 | 4 |
| HST 203 | US History: 1920- the Present | 4 |
| HUM 101 | Humanities:Prehistory-Mid Ages | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Humanities:Renaissance-Enlight | 3 |
| HUM 103 | Hum:Romantic Era-Cont Society | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Introduction to Rock Music | 3 |
| MUS 108 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUS 161 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHL 201 | Intro To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 202 | Elementary Ethics | 3 |
| PS 205 | Intro International Relations | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 202 | General Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 215 | Intro Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| R 102 | Religions of the Western World | 3 |
| R 103 | Religions of Eastern World | 3 |
| R 202 | Intro to Religious Studies | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Institutions And Social Change | 3 |
| SOC 206 | Social Problems And Issues | 3 |
| SOC 222 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SPN 201 | Second Year Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN 202 | Second Year Spanish II | 4 |
| SPN 203 | Second Year Spanish III | 4 |
| SPN 214 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
| SPN 215 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
| SPN 216 | Spanish For Heritage Speakers III | 4 |
| WS 280 | Global Women | 3 |