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General Technology: Allied Health Systems - AAS


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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education 

Utah State University and the Utah System of Technical Colleges (USTC) have combined to offer the Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in General Technology. This degree is ordinarily a terminal degree, but if students desire, they may continue on to a higher degree such as a bachelor’s degree.

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.20 GPA

Admission Information


Students are admitted into this program through the university’s regular admission process.

1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.

2. Transfer students from other institutions and from other USU majors need a 2.20 overall GPA for admission to this major in good standing.

For additional information, or to complete an online application, visit: usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/

Students must begin at USU after no more than one year after completing the 900+-hour program at a UCAT institution.

Degree Requirements


Students who have completed a 900+ hour program at a UCAT institution may apply to USU for admission to this program.  There are four emphasis options for students. These options include General Business, Design and Creative Arts, Technology Systems and Allied Health Systems.

A student will complete 15-16 credits of general education, including one course in English composition, a math course, and nine credits of breadth area courses (humanities or social science, physical science or life science, and American Institutions).  There are two Business Core that all students will take satisfied by BUSN courses or those approved by the advisor. In addition, the student will complete an emphasis area (usually 11-12 credits). The remainder of the student’s credits will be made up of transfer credits from a UCAT institution (30 credits). The minimum number of credits needed for the AAS degree is 63. A student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.

Course Requirements


Students should work closely with an advisor to select courses to complete the requirements for this degree. The basic requirements are listed below.  Students should not apply for graduation if they have never met with the advisor or their application may be denied.

Breadth Requirements (9 credits)


Emphasis Area Requirements


  • 11-12 credits

Technical Specialty and Institution


  • 30 credits

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