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APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Sandhills Community College offers a variety of occupational programs
designed to prepare the graduate for immediate employment. In some cases,
graduates of Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs may wish to
pursue a baccalaureate degree at a senior institution. Those considering such
a course of action are encouraged to discuss the transferability of courses
with their advisors. Certain A.A.S. programs offer transferable relationships
with four-year institutions.
The acceleration of today’s technology has led to many new programs at the
college. These programs provide the training necessary to permit entry into
increasingly complex and sophisticated employment in business, industry,
health, and public service. The technicians and/or paraprofessionals who
graduate from these programs assume key roles in our technological society.
Successful completion of a two-year technical program leads to an Associate
in Applied Science degree. Each program combines a solid foundation in
general education with specialized knowledge and skills.
Applied Science Advisory Committees
In order to ensure that programs stay abreast of current employment needs,
workplace requirements, and technology advances, each occupational
program makes use of an advisory committee. The purpose of advisory
committees is to assist and advise program coordinators and faculty
members in establishing, operating, and evaluating programs so that they
meet the needs of students and employees and fulfill their obligations to
various accrediting agencies. The Office of the Dean of Instruction monitors
and responds to advisory committee recommendations.
Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Associate in Applied Science degree must complete
general education and major courses required for the program in which they
are enrolled. At least eighteen semester hours of the program must be
completed at Sandhills Community College. Note: In accordance with
accreditation standards, 1) All associate degree students must either place
out of MAT-060 or successfully completed MAT-060 to demonstrate
competence in fundamental mathematical skills. 2) All graduates of associate
degree programs are required to complete successfully at least one
mathematic or laboratory-based quantitative science course.
General Education electives should be chosen from the list below.