Collin College - Academic Programs

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded upon completion of a prescribed program of study designed to prepare students to enter and compete in the job market. AAS curricula are designed to enable the graduate to enter an occupation with marketable skills, an acceptable level of technical competency, and the ability to communicate effectively. In addition, the AAS degree helps prepare students for life-long learning.

The AAS degree is awarded to students who meet the specific degree requirements along with the graduation requirements listed on on the Associate of Applied Science degree site. The Core Curriculum and the total number of hours required to graduate with an AAS degree vary among the programs; however, a minimum of 18 credit hours must be earned in residency at Collin.

WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) courses are those courses designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities, they will transfer to state community colleges and selected colleges and universities.

PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Instructional areas in each technical program area use advisory committees for program development, evaluation, long-range planning, development of employment opportunities for graduates, and other program issues. These committees provide an essential link between the education institution and the business community to ensure that graduates are adequately prepared for employment. Members of the advisory committees are selected from related industry, prospective employers, and other knowledgeable community representatives.

Within each AAS program are suggested timelines for completion of degrees and certificates.

RECIPROCAL TUITION AGREEMENTS

Collin County residents may enroll in select Workforce Education (WECM) programs offered by the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) and Grayson County College at in-county tuition rates. Likewise, Dallas County and Grayson County residents may enroll in select Workforce Education programs offered by Collin. For more information contact the Admissions and Records Office at CPC-972.548.6710, PRC-972.377.1744 or SCC-972.881.5710.

AAS Core Curriculum

English 3 credit hours

Select one course:

ENGL 1301 or 1302

Speech Communications 3 credit hours

Select one course:

SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1321

Mathematics 3 credit hours

Select one course:

MATH 1xxx College-level mathematics course

MATH 2xxx College-level mathematics course

Math requirements may vary from the core curriculum. Check each degree plan. MATH 1314 or higher is recommended for transfer students.

Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credit hours

Select one course:

ARTS 1301, 1303, or 1304

DANC 2303

DRAM 1310, 2361, or 2362

ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2342, or 2343

FREN 2303 or 2304

HUMA 1301

MUSI 1306 or 1307

PHIL 1301, 1304, 2303, 2306, 2307, or 2321

SPAN 2321 or 2322

Social/Behavioral Science 3 credit hours

Select one course:

ANTH 2351

ECON 1301, 2301, or 2302

GOVT 2301 or 2302

HIST 1301, 1302, or 2301

PSYC 2301 or 2302

SOCI 1301

Physical Education/Dance 1 credit hour minimum

Select one course:

PHED/DANC Any activity course or PHED 1338

AAS Core Curriculum 16 credit hours minimum

Note: The Biotechnology, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services Professions, Fire Science, Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology programs at Collin have specific core curriculum requirements. Please refer to the respective degree plan for details.

Note: The computer literacy requirement is met through each AAS degree, either by integrating the competencies throughout the program’s curriculum or by requiring a separate computer science course in the program’s curriculum.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Collin offers certificate programs designed to meet specific employment needs of the community. Students who enroll in certificate programs are generally interested in re-entering the job market after an absence, changing careers, or upgrading job-related skills in order to enhance employment specialization. Although certificates are normally one year in length, the specific number of credit hours varies by program area.

MARKETABLE SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

A Marketable Skills Achievement Award is a sequence of credit courses totaling 9-14 semester credit hours. Collin offers Marketable Skills Achievement Awards for the following:

• Child Development, contact Elaine Wilkinson at 972.881.5967

• Cisco Systems Networking (CCNA), contact Wayne Jones at 972.377.1676

• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, contact Wayne Jones at 972.377.1676

• Computer Information Systems, contact Elizabeth Pannell at 972.377.1605

• Computer Programming, contact Bill Slater at 972.881.5976

• Convergence Technology, contact Wayne Jones at 972.377.1676

• E-Business Media, contact Elizabeth Pannell at 972.377.1605

• Emergency Medical Services Professions, contact Pat McAuliff at 972.548.6836

• Interior and Architectural Design, contact Ali Kholdi at 972.377.1716

• Marketing, contact Gloria Cockerell at 972.881.5736

• Office Systems Technology, contact Mary Jane Tobaben at 972.881.5170