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Nov 25, 2024
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2021-2022 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Advanced and Continuous Studies, A.A.S.
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Program Description
Students in this second-degree program will pursue advanced credits in the chosen discipline to later be transferred towards a baccalaureate degree at a partner college or university.
After completing their first associate degree in the chosen discipline, students will enroll in the Advanced and Continuous Studies degree. This degree will be comprised of already-earned credits for the first associate degree plus upper-level credits for the students’ fifth and sixth semesters of a 3+1 program.
Students are required to meet with an advisor prior to matriculating in this program.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Identify major concepts and current trends in the discipline;
- Discuss the ethical responsibilities in the workplace;
- Communicate effectively in writing, verbal and electronic formats;
- Employ critical thinking skills based on research and decision making appropriate to the discipline and academic level;
- Demonstrate information literacy through familiarity and the effective use of technical information resources.
After Union County College
Graduates may transfer to Berkeley College or another four-year college or university to continue the 3+1 bachelor’s degree plan.
Previously Earned Credits*
General Education Courses*: 20 Credits
- Communications General Education Requirement - 6 credit hours
- Math, Science, Technology General Education Requirement - 3 credit hours
- Social Science or Humanities General Education Requirement - 3 credit hours
- Unassigned General Education Requirement - 8 credit hours
Total Credits*: 32
*Credits earned previously in the first Union County College associate’s degree.
Fall Semester
- Liberal Arts Electives^* (1, 2, and 3) - 10 credit hours
- Electives^** (1 and 2) - 6 credit hours
Total Program Credits: 60
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