Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is intended to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce. It develops a student’s employment skills while
maintaining a recognizable core of general education courses. The student’s transcript will designate the occupational program in the degree title. It is a nationally recognized degree, approved by the State Board of Education and is granted upon completion of a two-year designated professional/technical program (30 of the last 45 credits must be completed at Southwestern).

Business and Office Occupations:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• Medical Assistant
• Office Management
• Small Business Enterpreneurship

Childhood Education:

• Childhood Education and Family Studies

Computers and Technology:

• Network Design and Administration
• Computer Information Systems: Software Support
• Technical Support

Criminal Justice:

• Correction Officer Administrator
• Law Enforcement Administration

Culinary:

• Baking and Pastry
• Culinary Arts Management Training

Fabrication/Welding Technology:

• Manuafacturing Technology: Welding/Fabrication Option
• Industrial Technology (Apprenticeship)

Health Occupations Nursing:

• Nursing

Human Services:

• Gerontology
• Human Services
• Substance Abuse

Natural Resources:

• Turf and Landscape Technology

Public Safety:

• Fire Science Technology

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