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including: written communication (ENGL& 101) (5cr.);
quantitative reasoning (any generally transferable math
course with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite) (5cr.);
social science (5cr.); and humanities (5cr.).
To submit an application for an AAS-T degree, a minimum
of 30% of the technical credits must be earned in
residence, and the final quarter must be in residence at
Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher) in each
course that receives a numeric grade, and a cumulative
average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for the AAS-T degree.
Students can choose to graduate under the catalog
currently in effect or the catalog in effect when they
started in the program.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
An AAS degree must contain a minimum of 90 credits.
The number required varies with each program.
The AAS degree must contain a minimum of 20 credits of
academic core courses, including instruction in written
communication (5 cr.); quantitative reasoning (5 cr.);
social science (5 cr.); and humanities (5 cr.).
To submit an application for an AAS degree, a minimum
of the last 30% of the technical credits must be earned
in residence.
A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher) in each
course that receives a numeric grade, and a cumulative
average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for the AAS degree.
Students can choose to graduate under the catalog
currently in effect or the catalog in effect when they
started in the program.
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS
A Certificate of Proficiency is issued to students
completing a program of specialized occupational
training of 45 credits or longer. The number of credits
varies with each program.
At least fifteen (15) credits of academic core, including:
instruction in written expression (5 cr.); quantitative
reasoning (5 cr.); and social science (5 cr.) are required
along with the technical requirements listed in the catalog.
To submit an application for a Certificate of Proficiency,
a student must have completed a minimum of 30%
of the technical credits at Lake Washington Institute
of Technology.
A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher)
in each course that receives a numeric grade, and a
cumulative average of 2.0 in all courses, is required for
the Certificate of Proficiency.
Students can choose to graduate under the catalog
currently in effect or the catalog in effect when they
started in the program.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
REQUIREMENTS
A Certificate of Completion is issued by Enrollment Services
to students who satisfactorily complete the competencies
and requirements for programs of less than one academic
year, less than 45 credit hours in length, which does not
necessarily include related instruction.
To submit an application for Certificate of Completion,
a student must have completed all technical credits in
residence at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
A minimum passing numeric grade (2.0 or higher)
in each course that receives a numeric grade, and a
cumulative average of 2.0 in all courses is required for
a Certificate of Completion.
Students can choose to graduate under the catalog
currently in effect or the catalog in effect when they
started in the program.
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