2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

5 Educational ProgramsTransfer note: While the AS degree hasmore limited general transferability than theAA degree, specific transfer agreements doexist with selected upper-division colleges.Please see page 40 and a Century counselorfor specific information.General Requirements for the AS degree:1. At least 60 earned college-level credits(numbered 1000 or above). Of the creditsapplied toward the Associate in ScienceDegree, you must earn at least 20 credits atCentury College.2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021.3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; requiredcareer and occupational courses GPA of 2.0;MnTC GPA of 2.0.4. For any specific course grade requirementsin programs, please see Chapter 6, theCounseling Center, or program advisor.MnTC Distribution Requirementsfor the AS degree:The minimum Minnesota General EducationTransfer Curriculum distribution requirementsfor the AS degree are listed below. Creditand course requirements are unique foreach program. Please refer to the curriculumrequirements listed in Chapter 6, Programs ofStudy, for specific requirements of each ASdegree program.Required MnTC Distribution:Goal 1 - Communication:Minimum of 7 credits including ENGL 1021,Composition I and at least one 3-creditCommunication course from COMM 1021,1031, 1041 or 1051.Goal 2 - Critical Thinking:Fulfilled when all MnTC goals complete.Goal 3 and/or 4 - Sciences/Math/LogicalReasoning:Minimum of 6 credits; two courses from eitherGoal 3 and/or 4. NOTE: Goal 3 courses do nothave to be lab courses. Goal 4 courses mustbe numbered between MATH 1020 and 1082or PHIL 1041.Goal 5 - History/Social and BehavioralSciences:Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from twodifferent disciplines.Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts:Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from twodifferent disciplines.Goal 7 - 10 - Theme Goals:3 credits in each of two Goals 7-10. NOTE:May be fulfilled by courses from Goals 1-6,since many of those courses also meet Goals7-10, or can be fulfilled with additionalcourses listed separately under Goals 7-10NOTE: For goal course options, please seeMnTC course list on pages 35-37.RecommendedHealth/Physical Education:In recognition of the importance of health andwellness to a thriving society and personalwell-being, it is recommended that you takecourses that emphasize life-long health,fitness, and wellness.Computer Literacy:Recognizing the importance of computerliteracy in the world today, it is recommendedthat you develop computer skills appropriatefor your major field by either selecting coursesthat are computer based or selecting acourse(s) that will fulfill this need.Associate in AppliedScience DegreeOverviewThe Associate in Applied Science degree(AAS) is primarily intended if you plan to usethe competence gained through your degreefor immediate employment. The AAS degreeis granted in a specific major and typicallyat least one-half of the coursework is in theprogram area, approximately one-third isfrom Minnesota General Education TransferCurriculum (general education and liberal arts),and the balance of credits are either in yourprogram area or general education dependingon the specific program you chose.AAS Degree ProgramsAccountingAuto Body TechnologyBusiness ManagementComputer ForensicsCosmetologyCriminal JusticeDental AssistantDental HygieneEducationEngineering CAD TechnologyFacility Systems TechnologyHeating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningTechnologyHorticultureInformation and TelecommunicationsTechnologyInterior DesignInvestigative SciencesLaw EnforcementMarketing: Marketing CommunicationsTechnologyMarketing: Marketing ManagementMicrocomputer Support TechnologyOffice Technology: Administrative AssistantOffice Technology: Medical OfficeOrthotic TechnologyParamedic TechnologyPublic SafetyProsthetic TechnologyRadiologic TechnologyRenewable EnergyTranslating and InterpretingVisual Communications TechnologiesTransfer note: The AAS degree is notdesigned to transfer to an upper-divisioncollege. However, the Minnesota GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum courses typicallydo transfer and some of the career-orientedcourses taken at Century may also transferto specific majors at selected collegesor universities. Also, some articulationagreements exist between programs andupper division colleges, please see page 39.If you would like more information abouttransferring credits to other colleges anduniversities, please consult with a Centurycounselor for assistance.General Requirements for the AAS degree:1. At least 60 earned college-level credits(numbered 1000 or above). Of the creditsapplied toward the Associate in AppliedScience Degree, you must earn at least 20must be earned at Century College.2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021.3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; requiredcareer and occupational courses GPA of 2.0;and MnTC GPA of 2.0.651.779.3300 43