Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - L

Total required credits for program - 67

This program is unique because it was designed as a template in which to incorporate technical/professional training within the framework of an associate’s degree. This program was created to expand NVU-Lyndon’s ability “to prepare every student.” This program responds to the VSCS strategic plan, specifically providing workforce education for our regional community and the state.

The degree is designed to meet the educational needs in multiple technical/professional fields, e.g., Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training, medical records, banking, etc. The degree requires 28 credits of General Education Core Curriculum, electives, and a flexible number of professional credits (depending on the scope of the professional training required by the organization/technical area). In this degree, the college partners with different organizations, e.g., VTC, VMEC, North Country Career Center, St. Johnsbury Academy, American Banking Association, etc. These organizations provide the technical/professional training, which is independently evaluated to ensure that college-level learning outcomes are met. Thus, the professional education/training components will not be delivered through standard coursework at NVU-Lyndon.

General Education: (28 credits)

These requirements may also be satisfied by placement exams, CLEP examinations, Advanced Placement (AP) credits, suitable transfer credit, or departmental substitutions. Departmental substitutions given as a result of exam or for prior knowledge do not grant credit toward graduation.

English: (6 Credits)

Mathematics: (6 credits)

Choose courses from the following list totaling 6 credits. At least one of these courses must have a MAT designation, unless MAT 1020, Intermediate Algebra, is waived by placement test score. Students waiving Precalculus by placement test score are exempted from the GEU Mathematics requirement altogether. Make your choice keeping in mind requirements for your major and prerequisites for classes you plan to take in the future.

MAT 1060 - Problem Solving with Mathematics Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
MAT 1410 - Pre-Calculus Credit(s): 4
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
MAT 2010 - Number Systems Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
MAT 2021 - Statistics Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
CIS 1090 - Problem Solving with Computers Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
CIS 2060 - Programming with FORTRAN Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
CIS 2271 - Java Programming Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
3 Credits for Mathematics May Be Chosen From:
CIS 1050 - Computer Operation Systems and Spreadsheets Credit(s): 1
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
CIS 1060 - Introduction to Databases Credit(s): 1
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
CIS 1065 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credit(s): 1
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

Social Science: (6 Credits)

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (L) Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

Lab Science: (4 Credits)

Take 1 lab science (4 credits) from the General Education list of distribution courses in Natural Resources and Sustainability or Scientific and Empirical Reasoning.

Humanities: (3 Credits)

Take 3 credits from the General Education distribution list of courses in English, History, Humanities or Philosophy.

Arts: (3 Credits)

Take 3 credits from the General Education distribution list of courses in Art, Music, or Theater.

Professional Courses: (30 - 39 Credits)

Professional Studies Component - assessment by ETES - 21 to 30 credits.

BUS 2015 - Fundamentals of Management in Business Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
BUS 1210 - Business Software and Spreadsheets Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

Guided Electives: (Up To 9 Credits)

Students must complete up to 9 credits of additional course work (e.g., Business, Mathematics/Computer Science, or advisor approved area of study).

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