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Associate in Applied Science

Checklist

  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
  • Note: The classes listed below are shown in a suggested order, but do not have to be taken in that exact order to fulfill degree requirements.

Summary

       

Prescribed Program39
General Education15
Digital Literacy
Electives6
Total Credits60

Degree Plan

Prescribed Program

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterCredits
Prescribed Program  
HMSV 140 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 3
HMSV 141 Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
SWK 250 Interpersonal Skills 3
General Education  
Written or Oral Communications  
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
 Credits15
Spring Semester
Prescribed Program  
HMSV 145 Medicaid I 3
HMSV 245 Medicaid II 3
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
SWK 256 Development of Social Welfare 3
General Education  
Written or Oral Communications  
Select from the following: 3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking  
Introduction to Professional Writing  
 Credits15
2nd Year
Fall Semester
Prescribed Program  
HMSV 147 Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) 3
HMSV 201 Introduction to Addictions 3
General Education  
Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences  
Select from the "Arts & Humanities" or "Social & Behavioral Sciences" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
Business, Math, Science, & Technology  
Select from the “Business, Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
Electives  
Open Electives  
Select from the recommended list in the "Electives" section below. 3
 Credits15
Spring Semester
Prescribed Program  
HMSV 143 Child Care Assistance 3
HMSV 197 Cooperative Education/Internship 3
SOC 235 Cultural Diversity 3
General Education  
Business, Math, Science, & Technology  
Select from the “Business, Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
Electives  
Open Electives  
Select from the recommended list in the "Electives" section below 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits60

Digital Literacy

             

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Open Electives

Select from the following recommended courses (a total of 6 credits of Open Electives are required):6
Principles of Microeconomics (Recommended)
American Government (Recommended)
Personal Growth and Leadership (Recommended)
Introduction to Behavior Modification (Recommended)
Developmental Psychology (Recommended)
Psychology of Adjustment (Recommended)
Psychological Disorders and Treatment (Recommended)
Family (Recommended)
Any course(s) not used to additionally fulfill a requirement on this degree plan.
Total Credits6