Lib Arts & Sciences

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded for successful completion of a program of 60-72 semester credits and is intended for students who desire immediate employment upon graduation. At Saint Paul College, the AAS program shall include a minimum of 20 semester credits of liberal arts and sciences courses as described in the MnTC distribution requirements for the AAS degree.

Transfer Note: The AAS degree is not intended to transfer to an upper-division college; however, some articulation agreements exist with designated four-year colleges and universities for several of the AAS degree programs. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses within the AAS degree transfer to institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and other colleges. Please see College staff for specific information and refer to the Transfer Articulation Agreements Table.

AAS Programs

Accountant

Administrative Assistant

Auto Body Repair

Automotive Service Technician

Chemical Laboratory Technician

Child Development Careers

Computer Network Engineering

Computer Programmer

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Electronic Nanotechnology

Electronic Technology

Energy Process Technology

Engineering Technology

Esthetician

Health Information Technology (Pending)

Hospitality Management

Human Resource Specialist

International Trade Specialist

Medical Office Professional

Medical Laboratory Technician

Practical Nursing

Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Care Practitioner

Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator

Visualization Technology

General Requirements for the AAS Degree:

• 60-72 earned college-level credits (a minimum of 20 credits from MnTC courses)

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

• Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 20 credits. The requirement shall be reduced to 12 credits for students transferring with at least 12 college-level credits from another Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution and the University of Minnesota. For specific course requirements, see the individual program descriptions, the Office of Enrollment Services staff or the faculty advisor.

MnTC Distribution Requirements for the AAS Degree

The minimum Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) distribution requirements for the AAS degree are listed below. Credit and course requirements are specific for each program. Refer to the curriculum requirements listed in the Programs of Study section for each AAS degree program.

AAS Degree General Education - 20 Credits Students are required to complete ENGL 1711 and either SPCH 1700, 1710, 1720, 1730 or 1750 from Goal 1 (7 credits)
Requirements*		Cr
Goal 1:	Communication	7
	ENGL 1711 Composition 1 - 4cr
	SPCH 1700 Introduction to Speech Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1710 Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1720 Interpersonal Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1730 Intercultural Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1750 Small Group Communication - 3cr
Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 3 or Goal 4		3
Goal 3:	Natural Sciences
Goal 4:	Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 5		3
Goal 5:	History, Social Science, & Behavioral Sciences
Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 6		3
Goal 6:	Humanities and Fine Arts
Select a minimum of 4 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum		4
* Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List for specific course options.