Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) career programs prepare students for employment in specific career areas. The AAS degree includes 20 credits of general education from at least three goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

All the AAS degree programs combine theory, practical training and experience. They are not governed by upper-division entrance requirements of a college or university but by the demands of the specific occupation. Credits from the general education portion of the requirements are fully transferable. Credits from the specialized career program requirements are accepted at some colleges and universities, which offer bachelor's degree or programs containing the same or related courses.

Fact Sheets

For a more detailed explanation of course work and job opportunities in one- and two-year specialized programs, you may print out a fact sheet which contains this information. For more information about Normandale Community College, Fill out our information request form.

To be eligible for graduation with an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree a student must:

Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) in all courses numbered 1000 and above.
Complete the course requirements for the specialized programs as well as the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements.
Complete sufficient elective credits to reach the minimum total of 60 semester credits. Elective credits may be in any courses taken at Normandale (except those numbered below 1000), courses taken at other accredited colleges or universities, credits earned through the College Level Examination Program or the Advanced Placement Program, some kinds of training received in the armed forces and training received in Minnesota technical college post-secondary programs.
Complete 50 of the 60 credits at Normandale (41 credits at Normandale if 9 credits have been transferred in from Minnesota community colleges or state universities); OR 20 of the last 28 credits must be earned at Normandale (11 credits at Normandale if 9 of the last 28 credits have been transferred in from Minnesota community colleges or state universities).
File a graduation petition and receive approval for graduation on the basis of a transcript evaluation.