Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Applied Science programs provide the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for employment. With the assistance of an industry advisory committee, each program is carefully planned to meet the needs of the current employment market. Instruction is provided by trained, experienced professionals, and classes are conducted in an industry-like setting.
Intended Learning Outcomes: As specified by the specific program. See the Career and Technical Plans section of this catalog.
Associate of General Studies(AGS)
Students who complete this degree should be able to:
1. Communicate effectively by determining the purpose, audience and context of communication, and respond to feedback to improve clarity, coherence and effectiveness in workplace, community, and academic pursuits.
2. Apply scientific, cultural, and political perspectives to natural and social systems and use an understanding of social change and social action to address the consequences of local and global human activity.
3. Identify and investigate problems, evaluate information and its sources, and use appropriate methods of reasoning to develop creative and practical solutions to personal, professional, and community issues.
4. Use an understanding of the variations in human culture, perspectives and forms of expression to constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community.
5. Assess, examine and reflect on one's own academic skill, professional competence, and personal beliefs and how these impact others.
6. Fulfill their educational needs using a variety of college level courses including lower division collegiate and career technical.
Associate of Science (AS)
Students who complete this degree should be able to:
1. Communicate effectively by determining the purpose, audience, and context of communication, and respond to feedback to improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness in workplace, community and academic pursuits.
2. Apply scientific, cultural, and political perspectives to natural and social systems and use an understanding of social change and social action to address the consequences of local and global human activity.
3. Identify and investigate problems, evaluate information and its sources, and use appropriate methods of reasoning to develop creative and practical solutions to personal, professional, and community issues.
4. Use an understanding of the variations in human culture, perspectives, and forms of expression to constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community.
5. Demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to enter and succeed in a defined profession or advanced academic program.
6. Assess, examine, and reflect on one's own academic skill, professional competence, and personal beliefs and how these impact others.
7. Transfer into an upper division baccalaureate degree program.
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)
Students who complete this degree should be able to:
1. Communicate effectively by determining the purpose, audience, and context of communication, and respond to feedback to improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness in workplace, community, and academic pursuits.
2. Apply scientific, cultural, and political perspectives to natural and social systems and use an understanding of social change and social action to address the consequences of local and global human activity.
3. Identify and investigate problems, evaluate information and its sources, and use appropriate methods of reasoning to develop creative and practical solutions to personal, professional, and community issues.
4. Use an understanding of the variations in human culture, perspectives, and forms of expression to constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community.
5. Demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enter and succeed in a defined profession or advanced academic program.
6. Assess, examine, and reflect on one's own academic skill, professional competence and personal beliefs and how these impact others.
7. Transfer into upper division courses for a baccalaureate degree at any institution in the Oregon University System, having met all lower division general education requirements and being granted junior standing for university registration purposes.
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer in Business (ASOTB)
Students who complete this degree should be able to:
1. Communicate effectively by determining the purpose, audience, and context of communication, and respond to feedback to improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness in workplace, community, and academic pursuits.
2. Apply scientific, cultural, and political perspectives to natural and social systems and use an understanding of social change and social action to address the consequences of local and global human activity.
3. Identify and investigate problems, evaluate information and its sources, and use appropriate methods of reasoning to develop creative and practical solutions to personal, professional, and community issues.
4. Use an understanding of the variations in human culture, perspectives, and forms of expression to constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community
5. Demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enter and succeed in a defined profession or advanced academic program.
6. Assess, examine, and reflect on one's own academic skill, professional competence, and personal beliefs and how these impact others.
7. Transfer into an upper division baccalaureate degree program in Business at any institution in the Oregon University System offering a Business degree, having met all lower division general education requirements and being granted junior standing for both for the Business major and for university registration purposes.