The document outlines the requirements for three associate degree programs at Columbus State: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The AA requires a minimum of 61 credit hours and is intended for traditional transfer to a bachelor's degree program. The AS and AAS have varying credit requirements from 60-114 hours, and are intended to transfer to bachelor's degree completion programs or provide career and technical education. Both the AA and AS require general education courses in English, math, sciences, humanities and social sciences, while the AAS has fewer general education requirements with a focus on technical courses for a specific career.
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1. Associate of Arts AA
Minimum of 61 credit hours
Traditional transfer option to
Bachelor degree at
4 year institutions
Associate of Science AS Associate of APPLIED Science AAS
Total credits vary from 60 to 114
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Requires COLS 1100 or 1101
6 credit hours of English Composition
(1100 & 2x67)
Requires COLS 1100 or 1101
6 credit hours of English Composition
(1100 & 2x67)
Requires COLS 1100 or 1101
3 credit hours of English Composition
(1100)
3 credit hours of Math
(1116, 1130 or 1148)
6 credit hours of Math
(two courses; minimum 1130 or 1148)
3 credit hours of Mathematical, Data
Analysis (varies by program)
6 credit hours of Historical Studies
6 credit hours of Literature, Culture &
Ideas,Visual/Performing Arts
3 credit hours of Historical Studies
3 credit hours of Literature, Culture &
Ideas,Visual/Performing Arts
3 credit hours of Arts & Humanities
9 credit hours of Social & Behavioral
Science
6 credit hours of Social & Behavioral
Science
3 credit hours of Social & Behavioral
Science
7 credit hours of Bio./Phys. Science
(min. one course with lab)
10 credit hours of Bio./Phys. Science
(min. two courses with lab)
3 credit hours of Biological/Physical
Science
Minimum 23 credits of AA electives 3 to 5 credits from Additional
Math/Science courses
Basic Studies,Technical courses and
electives to fulfill program requirements
Also known as Transfer
Minimum 23 credits of AS electives
Also known as Transfer Also known as Career and
Technical Programs
Degrees at Columbus State
Traditional transfer option to
Bachelor degree at
4 year institutions
Minimum of 61 credit hours
updated: 5.22.15