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Programs
of Study
York County Community College offer's numerous programs of study.
They include Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in
Science (AS), and Associate in Arts (AA) degrees and a wide
variety of certificates. All programs of study include courses in
the technical areas and General Education. The Associate in Arts and
Associate in Science degrees are designed to permit the student to
transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Although extreme
care has been taken in fashioning these transfer-focused degrees, the student is
advised to (1) consult the institution to which he or she wishes to transfer to
make the wisest choice of courses at York County Community College and (2) work
with his or her academic advisor to plan a course of study at York County
Community College and prepare for the transfer process. The Associate in Applied
Science and some Associate in Science programs are designed to develop the
knowledge and skills required for employment at the conclusion of the degree. In
addition, many Associate in Applied Science programs have transfer opportunities
as well. A wide variety of certificate programs provide skills training, job
upgrade opportunities, or preparation for an associate degree program.
Recommended Course/Program Sequence
YCCC has outlined an ideal sequence of coursework for full-time students who
begin in a traditional fall semester. Please note that some courses will only be
offered in either the fall or the spring semester, as indicated in the outlines,
but not in both. Part-time students and students who enter a degree program
during the spring or summer semesters will usually need more than four semesters
to complete their degrees, and should work carefully with their advisors to take
into consideration the sequence of course offerings and course prerequisites.
General Education at YCCC
The mission of the General Education component of each degree
program at York County Community College is integral to the educational
and professional development of students. Students undertake General
Education studies in a variety of disciplines and fields, including
communications, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral studies,
natural sciences, and mathematics, in order to:
- Seek self-fulfillment;
- Pursue lifelong learning;
- Develop awareness of their communities, region, and world;
- Succeed in the
workplace.
General
Education courses also provide students opportunities to develop competencies
identified by employers, educators, and students as critical for success across
a range of personal, professional, and technical endeavors. Skills and
competencies that students develop through core courses are integrated and
reinforced in other general education and technical courses across the
curriculum.
General Education Requirements
Requirements for the number of General Education credits vary between
the AAS, AS, and AA degrees.
Associate in Applied
Science Degrees
Students enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree
programs must complete a minimum of 20 credits in General Education,
including:
* 12 credits in communication skills, the arts and humanities, and
the social sciences;
* 8 credits in
mathematics and/or science.
Associate in
Science Degrees
Students enrolled in Associate in Science (AS) degree programs must
complete a minimum of 30 credits in General Education, including:
* 12-18 credits in communications, the arts and humanities, and the
social sciences;
* 18-12 credits in mathematics and/or science.
All
requirements are documented in the “Program Descriptions” published for each AS
degree.
Associate in Arts Degree
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Studies is designed to
prepare students to transfer to an upper division baccalaureate program and
therefore is built on a foundation of general education. Specific program
requirements for the AA degree are documented in the “Program Description” and
course requirements.
Students
intending to transfer should focus on liberal arts courses in order to maximize
the number of transferable credits earned. However, with advanced approval from
your faculty advisor, the “open elective” category may be expanded to up to 15
credits from one YCCC technical/professional program area to accommodate
specific transfer and professional goals. All approved courses must be
transferable to four-year institutions. Advisors must complete the “course
substitution” form to document the specific case for expanding the open elective
category.
Associate
Program Descriptions
Associate Degrees
Certificate Program Descriptions
Certificate Programs
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