Student Planning Worksheet
2003-2005
Associate in Applied Science and Associate in General Studies degrees
Counseling, Transfer and Advising Services, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2044
General Requirements for All Associate’s Degrees
1. Complete at least 96 quarter hours of credit in courses numbered 100
or above (or their equivalent) as specified for each degree.
2. Possess a minimum 2.0 (C) average in the combined grade point of all
College of DuPage courses numbered 100 and above and all courses
accepted for transfer from other institutions.
3. Complete a minimum of 30 quarter hours of applicable degree credit
at College of DuPage with the final 15 hours of credit at the college.
4. Meet the “Constitution” requirement by presenting credit in Political
Science 101 or History 256 earned at College of DuPage or earn a
satisfactory score on a test on the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, or present a transcript
from an Illinois high school specifically stating that the Constitution
requirement has been met. Note: Credit earned in History 256 or
Political Science 101 through Credit by Demonstrated Competence
program does not satisfy the “Constitution” requirement.
5. File a Petition for a Degree at least two quarters before the anticipated
completion date.
6. Satisfy all financial and other specific requirements.
7. Be in good standing at the time final credits for the degree are earned.
Other Considerations for the Associate in
Applied Science and Associate in
General Studies Degree Requirements
Adhere to additional requirements and limitations as specified below:
a. Maximum credits by demonstrated competence...........................65 credits
b. Maximum credits in Physical Education activity courses .................6 credits
c. Maximum credits in courses numbered 188 and 288 ...................45 credits
d. Maximum credits in courses numbered 198 ...................................8 credits
e. Maximum credits graded satisfactory/fail .....................................20 credits
f. Maximum credits in History in the Humanities and the
Social and Behavioral Science categories combined ...................10 credits
Additional credits in History may be earned as elective credit.
g. Only one from the following three courses may count toward overall
degree requirement credit: Mathematics 135, Psychology 280 or
Sociology 205.
h. Only one of the following courses may count toward overall degree credit:
Mathematics 128 or Mathematics 131.
This Student Planning Worksheet refers to degree requirements for the
2003-2005 academic period. Refer to the 2003-2005 catalog for course
descriptions, specific academic regulations, and program requirements.
When students break enrollment for more than four consecutive quarters,
they are then subject to the degree requirements as stated in the College
of DuPage Catalog that is current at the time of re-entry. Students covered
under a catalog prior to 2003-2005 should consult with an adviser.
This worksheet is a planning tool. Official evaluation is completed by the
Records office.
Degree Requirements: 96 Minimum Total Credits
AAS (Associate in Applied Science)
MINIMUM
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Credits in General Education Core Curriculum ........................ 33*
Credits in additional coursework ........................ 63
Minimum Total Credits ........................ 96*
This degree represents completion of an occupational/technical program of
study. Students earning this degree generally seek employment following
graduation. Some programs transfer to baccalaureate institutions in
Capstone or 2 + 2 arrangements and/or as part of a non-traditional
bachelor’s degree program. Please see a faculty adviser for details.
*Some AAS degrees have specific general education requirements;
a few require more than 96 credits.
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
Accounting
Advertising, Design and Illustration
Architectural Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient
Care Technician
Computer Information Systems
Computer and Internetworking
Technologies
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Ultrasound)
Early Childhood Education and Care
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Facility Management
Fashion, Merchandising and Design
Fire Science Technology
Foodservice Administration
Graphic Arts Technology
Health Information Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration
Hotel/Motel Management
Human Services
Interior Design
Library Technical Assistant
Long-Term Care Administration
Management
Manufacturing Technology
Marketing
Mecomtronics
Medical Transcription
Multimedia Arts
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing (Associate’s Degree)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Office Technology Information
Ornamental Horticulture
Paramedic
Phlebotomy/EKG
Photography
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pysician Office Coding and Billing
Plastics Technology
Radiologic Technology
Real Estate
Respiratory Care
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Surgical Technology
Therapeutic Massage
Transportation/Traffic and Physical
Distribution
Travel and Tourism
Welding
AGS (Associate in General Studies)
MINIMUM
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Credits in General Education Core Curriculum ........................ 46
Credits in additional coursework ....................... 50
Minimum Total Credits ....................... 96
This degree is designed to arrange a program of courses to meet a
student’s personal interests. This degree may transfer to some
baccalaureate-granting institutions as part of a non-traditional bachelor’s
degree program. Please see an adviser for details.
College of DuPage
Student Planning Worksheet
General Education
Additional Degree Requirements
COMMUNICATIONS
Written: English 101 and 102 or 105 (AAS); English 101, 102, 103 (AGS)
Oral: Speech 100, 120, 150
INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
AAS: 11
AGS: 14
Course/Credit
(Written 6; Oral 5)
Course/Credit
(Written 9; Oral 5)
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PHYSICAL/LIFE SCIENCES
Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science,
Microbiology, Physics, Zoology
Note: Course must include a laboratory component.
AAS: 5
AGS: 5
Course/Credit
Course/Credit
AAS: 3 Choose 3 credits from
AGS: The 20 credits from Humanities
International/Intercultural Studies and Social Behavioral Sciences must
OR Contemporary Life Skills
include at least 3 credits from this
category. Count these credits in the
Course/Credit
Humanities or Social Behavioral
________________________ Sciences category, whichever applies.
❑ Check when requirement is met.
Humanities
Art 214; Chinese 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203; English 160, 226, 227;
French 100, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 251, 252, 253, 290; German
100, 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 202, 203; History 163, 205, 211, 212, 213,
222, 232; Humanities 105; Italian 100, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203;
Japanese 100, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203; Korean 101, 102, 103, 201,
202, 203; Philosophy 140; Religious Studies 100, 150, 155; Russian
101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203; Spanish 100, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202,
203, 251, 252, 253, 290
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Social/Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology 100, 105, 125, 130; Economics 220; Geography 100, 105,
120, 222, 235; Political Science 203, 220, 221; Sociology 210, 220, 260
MATHEMATICS
Business 150; Human Services 121
AAS: 4
AGS: 4
Choose any Mathematics course 100,
or above or Psychology 280
or Sociology 205
Select Mathematics 102 and 104 only
where required in the degree program
Choose any Mathematics course, 100
or above, (except 102 and 104)
Psychology 280 or Sociology 205
Course/Credit
Course/Credit
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CONTEMPORARY LIFE SKILLS
AAS: 3 Choose 3 credits from
International/Intercultural Studies
OR Contemporary Life Skills
Course/Credit
HUMANITIES
Art, Chinese, English (except 101, 102, 103 105), French, German, History
(except 163, 213, 256, 257), Humanities, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Music,
Philosophy, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Speech 110, 210, Theater
AAS: 5
AGS: 10
Choose from at least two subject areas.
Course/Credit
Course/Credit
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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Anthropology, Economics (except 110), Education (100 only),
Geography, History 163, 213, 256, 257, Political Science, Psychology
(except 140), Social Science (except 110), Sociology (except 290)
AAS: 5
AGS: 10
AGS: 3
Course/Credit
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Accounting 111; Advertising, Design and Illustration 115, 141, 151; Air
Conditioning 100; Allied Health 110, 230, 240; Architectural Technology
105, 121; Architecture 100; Art 101, 151, 221, 231, 266; Automotive
Service Technology 100; Aviation 141; Business 100; Computer
Information Systems 100, 101, 105, 106, 110; CIT 121, 131; Co-Operative
Education 271, 272, 273; Criminal Justice 112; Early Childhood
Education, 110; Economics 110; Education 100, 105, 110, 115; English
251, 252, 253, 261; Electro-Mechanical Technology 100, 101, 112, 130;
Engineering 110; Foodservice Administration 110; Graphic Arts
Technology 101, 180; Human Services 113, 115; Journalism 100, 110,
210; Interior Design 131, 234; Library Technology 101; Manufacturing
105, 171, 180, 190, 280; Multimedia Arts 100; Office Technology
Information 100; Photography 100; Physical Education 151-59, 236,
238, 244, 250, 254; Psychology 140, 150; Social Science 110; Sociology
290; Speech 120.
Choose from at least two subject areas.
Course/Credit
Course/Credit
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Additional Coursework
AAS: Minimum 63 credits. For specific program (see list
of Occupational Programs on reverse side) requirements,
contact a faculty adviser or check the catalog and
program guides.
AGS: 50 credits. Any course 100 level or above.
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Revised 6/3/04