Awarding of Associate Degrees and Certificates

I. Policy Title: Awarding of Associate Degrees and Certificates

II. Who does this policy affect?

Student body of the College

III. Purpose

The Board of Trustees will award seven associate degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Business, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Applied Arts and Associate in Fine Arts.

IV. Policy Statement

The College is authorized to grant the following degrees to regularly matriculated students who successfully complete the requirements of certain prescribed two-year curricula:
*Associate in Arts
*Associate in Science
*Associate in Business
*Associate in Applied Science
*Associate in General Studies
*Associate in Applied Arts
*Associate in Fine Arts

Degree candidates must fulfill the requirements established for graduation as set forth in the College catalogue.

Credits in developmental courses do not count toward graduation for an associate degree.

Certificates of achievement may be awarded by the President for a number of career fields and academic disciplines to students who complete the required courses according to prescribed standards developed by the College.
 
V. Definitions

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VI. Responsible Party for Policy Interpretation/Review

Vice President of Academic Affairs
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)

VII. Related Documents

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VIII. Policy History:
a. Adopted by Board: July 23, 2001
b. Previous Policy Section: Program; Previous Policy No. 5150 and 5800

Reviewed/Updated

May 20, 2024 – Approved by Board of Trustees

June 24, 2015

This policy supersedes and replaces any and all past policies related to this subject