Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Natural Resource Systems Associate of Applied Science degree is offered to students seeking employment in Natural Resource Systems occupations. The degree offers options in Agricultural Business and Environmental Science.
To earn the Natural Resource Systems AAS degree, students must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the degree including a minimum of 96 credits, 40 of which are in the General Education Component. The General Education requirement allows the flexibility to continue professional development later, by applying the basic skills gained to more in-depth study.
Successful pursuit of this degree requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication, computation, and critical thinking. To acquire that competency, it is highly recommended that students complete pre-collegiate courses to gain these skills in the first terms of their program.
The first year of the AAS degree program offers technical emphasis coursework and completion of prerequisites. The second year covers a broad range of skills, including those necessary for diversification and upward mobility within the occupational area.
Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 96 credit hours.
Arts and Letters
Three credits are required.
Social Sciences
Three credits are required.
Science / Math / Computer Science
Twelve credits are required. These classes must be advisor approved.
Electives
Advisor approval is required. Students must take additional technical courses that bring the total number of credits to 96.