JCC - Individual Studies

Individual Studies

Associate in Applied Science

The A.A.S. in individual studies degree is designed for students who are pursuing career courses but not in a specified career area.

Minimum program hours: 60 credit hours

Program Codes

Degree option:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum code:

0688

Hegis code:

5699

General requirements

General requirements hours:

20 credit hours

Humanities	6
ENG 1530: English Composition II	3
English Electives (college level)	3
Social Sciences Electives	6
Mathematics/Sciences Electives	6
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives	2

Core requirements

Core requirements hours:

None

Electives

Electives:

40 credit hours

Important points

At least 20 hours in liberal arts and sciences must be present to graduate with this degree.
Arrangements for the A.A.S. in individual studies degree should be done carefully and with the assistance of a counselor.
All courses required for this degree are available online.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic competency in college-level quantitative reasoning skills, including arithmetic, algebra, and data analysis (SGE).

2. Demonstrate competency in college level reading and writing skills (SGE).

3. Understand and employ contemporary research methods to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources (SGE).

4. Identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or other’s work; develop well-reasoned arguments, and assess the adequacy of both qualitative and quantitative evidence (SGE).

5. Recognize the value of learning as an ongoing process and understand their role in directing that process through individualizing a program of study.