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Degree OptionsAssociate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30 percent general education, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Technical courses equip students with the technical skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce. Associate in Science (AS) Degree Programs Associate of science degree programs prepare students for transfer to cooperating four-year institutions and for careers. AS programs contain 40 percent or more general education, with the balance in technical courses. The general education and technical courses provide students with a foundation for transfer to a four-year institution and eventual completion of a baccalaureate degree, and equip students with skills for the job market. AS curricula can be tailored to meet students' specific transfer objectives. Students should contact their local Ivy Tech campus for information about AS transfer programs. Technical Certificate (TC) Programs Technical Certificate programs provide training in conceptual and manipulative skills for specific occupations. Each program contains a sequence of required courses in a recognized specialty within one of the technologies taught at the College. The program content, which includes general education instruction, is designed to develop competency in the comprehension and technical skills of that specialty. Career Development Certificate (CDC) Programs Ivy Tech provides short-term programs for individuals who desire to develop competencies in a specific area. These programs are less than 30 semester credits in length. Instruction is delivered through methods that include regular courses that are based on a sequence of learning experiences determined by a state or national certifying association or organization. Completion of certain short-term programs qualifies a student to sit for a certification exam in a specific area. |
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