2026-2027 Lenoir Community College Catalog

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Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

Technological developments have helped to produce increasingly complex and sophisticated jobs in business, health, industry, agriculture, and public service. The College provides a wide variety of opportunities in two-year programs for students to engage in technical training.

The programs offered are designed to provide a solid foundation in general education and in the specialized knowledge and skills needed for employment after graduation. Students are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree upon completion of these programs of study.

 

Diploma Programs

Diploma programs have been established to prepare students for entry-level employment in fields ranging from semiprofessional to semiskilled. These programs are usually of one year or less in duration, and courses are offered in a variety of modalities. When the diploma program is a subpart of an associate degree program, the required courses will be credited to the degree program. General education courses are required in diploma programs.

 

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs have been established to prepare students for entry-level employment in fields ranging from semiprofessional to skilled. These programs are designed to last one to two semesters in duration and require demonstration of general education competencies.

 

Skills Certificate Programs

Skills certificate programs consist of a series of courses that prepare students for skilled or semiskilled employment opportunities. Study is primarily oriented to the development of manipulative skills and related competencies for use in securing entry-level employment. These programs do not require completion of general education courses. To be eligible for enrollment, students must meet the admission requirements; however, to progress academically to certificate, diploma, and degree programs, students must meet the admission and enrollment requirements for certificate, diploma, and degree programs.

 

Requirements

To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) a student must complete requirements as listed for a particular program.

Communications

(Some programs may require specific courses from this group.)

  • Acceptable for A.A.S. degree programs:
    • COM 110 – Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
    • COM 231 – Public Speaking Credits: 3
    • ENG 110 – Freshman Composition Credits: 3
    • ENG 111 – Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
    • ENG 112 – Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

(Some programs may require specific courses from this group.)

  • Acceptable for A.A.S. degree programs:
    • ECO 251 – Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
    • ECO 252 – Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
    • GEO 111 – World Regional Geography Credits: 3
    • HIS 111 – World Civilizations I Credits: 3
    • HIS 112 – World Civilizations II Credits: 3
    • HIS 131 – American History I Credits: 3
    • HIS 132 – American History II Credits: 3
    • POL 120 – American Government Credits: 3
    • PSY 150 – General Psychology Credits: 3
    • SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
    • SOC 213 – Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
    • SOC 220 – Social Problems Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

(Some programs may require specific courses from this group.)

  • Acceptable for A.A.S. degree programs:
    • ART 111 – Art Appreciation Credits: 3
    • ART 114 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3
    • ART 115 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3
    • ENG 231 – American Literature I Credits: 3
    • ENG 232 – American Literature II Credits: 3
    • ENG 241 – British Literature I Credits: 3
    • ENG 242 – British Literature II Credits: 3
    • HUM 110 – Technology and Society Credits: 3
    • HUM 115 – Critical Thinking Credits: 3 (cannot stand alone)
    • MUS 110 – Music Appreciation Credits: 3
    • MUS 112 – Introduction to Jazz Credits: 3
    • PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

(Some programs may require specific courses from this group.)

  • Acceptable for A.A.S. degree programs:
    • AST 111/111A – Descriptive Astronomy & Lab Credits: 3/1
    • BIO 110 – Principles of Biology Credits: 4
    • BIO 111 – General Biology I Credits: 4
    • BIO 112 – General Biology II; Credits: 4
    • CHM 130/130A – General, Organic, & Biochemistry & Lab Credits: 3/1
    • CHM 151 – General Chemistry I Credits: 4
    • CHM 152 – General Chemistry II Credits: 4
    • MAT 110 – Math Measurement & Literacy Credits: 3
    • MAT 121 – Algebra/Trigonometry I Credits: 3
    • MAT 143 – Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
    • MAT 171 – Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
    • MAT 172 – Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 4
    • PHY 110/110A – Conceptual Physics & Lab Credits: 3/1
    • PHY 151 – College Physics I Credits: 4
    • PHY 152 – College Physics II Credits: 4

Electives

Students in Associate in Applied Science Degree programs may select any associate degree level course(s) to meet elective requirements. These electives should be chosen from disciplines outside the students’ area of specialization.

 

Special Provisions for the A.A.S. Degree

Students may use Work-Based Learning internship credit under the work experience and free elective categories but may use no more than eight (8) semester hours toward graduation. Students should refer to the specific requirements of their programs as listed in the College catalog.

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