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Here are the general requirements for graduation at Williston State College.
1. Associate in Arts Degree (AA)
2. Associate in Science Degree (AS)
3. Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
4. Diploma Program
5. Certificate Program
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA)
Associate in Arts Degrees are awarded to students who complete courses consisting primarily of diverse, introductory level material in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The basis of study is in communications, humanities, social science, mathematics, science, computer science, and wellness; with humanities and social science areas being the primary areas of emphasis.
Requirements:
A. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including:
1. English Composition (ENGL 110 & 120 or 125) ................................... 6 credits
2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) .................................. 3 credits
3. Humanities & Social Science ........................................................... 18 credits
Minimum of 6 credits in each area.
4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ........................................ 9 credits
Minimum of one class in each area, including one lab science.
5. Wellness ....................................................................................... 2 credits
B. 2.00 (C) minimum grade point average
C. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence
D. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more)
E. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits
F. Maximum of 15 credits for prior learning
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS)
Associate in Science Degrees are awarded to students who complete courses consisting primarily of diverse, introductory level material in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The basis of study is in communications, humanities, social science, mathematics, science, computer science, and wellness; with mathematics, science, and computer science areas being the primary areas of emphasis.
Requirements:
A. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including:
1. English Composition (ENGL 110 & 120 or 125).......................................... 6 credits
2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ........................................ 3 credits
3. Humanities & Social Science .................................................................. 12 credits
Minimum of 6 credits in each area.
4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ...................................... 18 credits
Minimum of one class in each area, including one lab science.
5. Wellness ...................................................................................... 2 credits
B. 2.00 (C) minimum grade point average
C. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence
D. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more)
E. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits
F. Maximum of 15 credits for prior learning
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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS)
Associate in Applied Science Degrees combine career-technical courses with general education courses. This degree prepares students for employment in the career-technical specialty area of their choice.
Requirements:
A. Completion of at least 62 semester credits, including 15 General Education credits consisting of:
1. One class from each of the following 2 areas:
Communications:
Mathematics or Science:
2. One class from 3 of the following 4 areas:
Humanities:
Social Science:
Computer Technology:
Wellness:
B. 2.00 (C) minimum grade point average
C. Completion of prescribed career-technical curriculum
D. Program coordinator’s approval
E. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence
F. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more)
G. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits
H. Maximum of 15 credits for prior learning
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DIPLOMA PROGRAM
A diploma program represents completion of a prescribed program of two years or less in a career- technical field with some general education course work.
Requirements:
A. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including 9 general education credits
B. 2.00 (C) minimum grade point average
C. Completion of prescribed career-technical curriculum
D. Program coordinator’s approval
E. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence
F. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more)
G. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits
H. Maximum of 15 credits for prior learning
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A certificate program represents completion of a one-year curriculum in a prescribed career-technical program.
Requirements:
A. Completion of a minimum of 30 semester credits (varies by program) including 5 general education credits.
B. 2.00 (C) minimum grade point average
C. Completion of prescribed career-technical curriculum
D. Program coordinator’s approval
E. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence
F. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more)
G. Maximum of 15 CLEP subject exam credits; 0 CLEP general exam credits
- Maximum of ½ of total required credits awarded for prior learning
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Certificates of completion are awarded for the completion of a non-credit or credit-based course of study requiring 15 credit hours or less. Requirements vary depending on desired outcomes.
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