EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD POLICY
6.01.01
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
As an educational institution of higher learning in the State of Texas, the College offers various instructional programs
which meet the needs of the community. In order to meet the higher educational needs of the community, the Board of Trustees
directs the College President to establish Associate Degree programs.
The District shall offer three associate degrees:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
The Board further directs the President to set requirements for each degree offered. The requirements shall address:
(1) the minimum and maximum number of credit hours required for graduation, and (2) the minimum number of credit hours
which must be taken in residence at El Paso Community College.
The President shall establish procedures for the review and certification of candidates for graduation. However, the
final responsibility for meeting associate degree requirements rests with the student.
Adopted: May 23, 1979
Amended: Jan. 20, 1988
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