Students may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree offered through the General Occupational/Technical Studies program. This heavily adviser-driven program provides a means of combining certificates and/or diplomas in different disciplines to meet student and/or employers’ needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established degree program.
Gateway programs offering the GOTS degree option include Air Conditioning, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Collision Repair Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Cosmetology, Diesel Technology, Electricity, Machine Tool Technology, Medical Assisting, Office Systems Technology, Visual Communication and Welding Technology.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Degree requirements
Associate in Applied Science
General Education Component Minimum Required:
Required Courses
Mathematics (SACS requires natural sciences/ COE requires mathematics) 3
Natural/Applied Science (SACS requires natural sciences/ math, COE requires natural or applied sciences) 3
Behavioral Science/Social Interaction (SACS requires social/ behavioral science, COE requires behavioral science) 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (SACS requires humanities/fine arts, COE requires humanities) 3
Writing/Accessing Information 3
Additional General Education Coursework 0-12
Subtotal 15-27 hours
Technical Component Minimum
Required Courses
Computer Literacy (Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer literacy course 3
Technical Courses: Industrial Technology, Business Technology, or Health and Human Services 42-58
Subtotal 45-61 hours
Total Credits 60-76 hours
Program costs in addition to tuition are driven by the technical field being studied. See Additional Program Costs for more information.
The job outlook is driven by the technical field being studied. See the appropriate program page for more information or check the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Salary and wages are driven by the technical field being studied. Look up median annual base salaries in Northern Kentucky for any occupation at
www.Salary.com
Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.