Associate of Applied Science Degree
A minimum of 63 credits is required for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Requirements include coursework in the following areas: primary area of study, related area, general education, and electives. Candidates for an AAS degree must complete at least 20 credits in residency (USU credits) at USU’s Logan campus, USU-Eastern, or through classes offered by Regional Campuses and Distance Education.
The Associate of Applied Science degree requires a minimum of 15 credits of general education, which shall include at least one course in Communications Literacy, Mathematics or Quantitative Literacy, Human Relations or Breadth Social Sciences, and six additional credits from approved General Education courses outside the major.
Associate of Applied Science degrees in agricultural machinery technology and ornamental horticulture are available through the Logan main campus. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Systems Support is offered only through Regional Campuses and Distance Education. All other Associate of Applied Science degrees are available through USU-Eastern.
In most cases, the courses in the Associate of Applied Science programs are arranged so that, at a later date, the four-year baccalaureate program can be completed with a minimum loss of time.
Students who have already received an Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or a bachelor’s degree may later apply for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Applicants must file an application with the Admissions Office and obtain the recommendation of their academic dean prior to being admitted. This AAS degree is only available to those on whom the previous degree was conferred by a regionally-accredited institution. Students must complete all of the degree requirements not covered or satisfied by previous degrees. In addition, students must complete a minimum of 15 USU credits beyond those applied toward the previous degree. USU credits must be earned in courses completed at USU’s Logan campus or other designated centers, or through classes offered by Regional Campuses and Distance Education through USU.
Associate of Science or Associate of Arts Degree
The Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts degree in general studies is offered. These degrees are offered through USU’s Logan Main Campus, Regional Campuses and Distance Education, and USU Eastern. Requirements include: (1) completion of current USU General Education requirements; (2) USU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; (3) completion of at least 60 credits; and (4) at least 20 credits in residency (USU credits) at USU’s Logan Campus, USU Eastern, or through courses offered by USU Regional Campuses and Distance Education.
The Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees are available without a concentration. USU-Eastern also offers an Associate of Science in Business (AB) and an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (AC).
Students who have already received a bachelor’s degree may not later apply for or receive an Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree.
Associate of Pre-Engineering Degree
The Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE) is offered through USU-Eastern. In addition to the courses required for the concentration, this degree requires all of the same minimum requirements as the Associate of Science degree.
Associate of Arts Degree
In addition to completion of the requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree, an Associate of Arts (AA) degree signifies proficiency in a foreign language. Specifically, the AA requirement may be awarded through successful completion of one foreign language course at the 1020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
Students whose native language is not English may use English to meet the Associate of Arts language requirement by completing all of the requirements for Associate of Science degree and one of the following: (1) achieve a score of 500 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or (2) successfully complete a minimum of 10 semester hours of ESOL 1000 or above numbered coursework.
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