The Associate in Applied Science degree is specifically designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation or closely related cluster of occupations. The technical courses are complex, rigorous and theory based, and successful completion is determined by measured competencies. Although the objective of the AAS degree is to enhance employment opportunities, some baccalaureate degree granting institutions have developed upper-division programs to recognize this degree. Developmental courses will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office to receive credit for transfer courses toward graduation. Students must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours at Garden City Community College (GCCC) to receive a degree.

Students will follow the guidelines of the catalog in effect at initial enrollment, provided they remain continuously enrolled. If a semester is skipped, students will follow guidelines of catalog in effect when they returned.

The Associate in Applied Science Studies degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program of not less than sixty (60) college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 including the following distribution of credits: