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Certificate
programs
vary
in
length;
however,
you
can
usually
complete
them
in
one
year.
Certificates
are
awarded
in
specific
occupational
fields
with
emphasis
on
entering
the
job
market.
These
certificates
can
serve
as
the
basis
for
additional
education
and
are
the
first
step
towards
an
Associate
of
Applied
Science
(A.A.S.)
degree.
For
specific
major
requirements,
refer
to
the
degrees
and
programs
section
of
this
catalog.
Only degree requirements in effect within five academic years prior
to your graduation date for a certificate may be used. You are considered
enrolled in your degree program when you complete the appropriate degree
student registration procedure. If you do not enroll for a semester or more,
or if you enroll through the non-degree process, you are not considered
enrolled as a degree student during that time. If your degree program is
delivered collaboratively within the UA system, then the credits you earn
from each UA institution will be counted toward fulfillment of the degree
requirements and fulfillment of the minimum institutional residency requirements.
You may enroll in any course for which you are eligible. To earn a certificate,
you must formally be admitted and you must earn at least 30 credits, including
transfer credit. Fifteen semester hours must be residence credits. You
must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all coursework,
as well as in your major. Programs of study for which certificates are
granted must contain a recognizable body of instruction in the program-related
areas of communication, computation, and human relations. Additional topics
which may be covered as appropriate include safety, industrial safety
and environmental awareness. Instruction in the related instructional
areas may be either embedded within the program curriculum or taught in
blocks of specialized instruction. Each approach, however, will have clearly
identified content that is pertinent to the general program of study.
Note: Students planning to go on to a baccalaureate degree need to work
closely with their advisors and are encouraged to select courses meeting
core requirements and courses designated within majors and minors. Only
those courses with an "X" designator count towards the baccalaureate core.
Requirements
Credits
Communication (2-3 credits) (2-3 credits)
ENGL 111X -- Introduction to Academic Writing (3)
OR CIOS 160 -- Business English (3)
OR CIOS 260 -- Business Communications* (3)
OR ENGL 211X -- Academic Writing about Literature (3)
OR ENGL 212 -- Business, Grant and Report Writing* (3)
OR ENGL 213X -- Academic Writing about the Social and Natural Sciences
(3)
OR COMM 131X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context (3)
OR COMM 141X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)
OR DEVS 104 -- University Communications (1-3)
OR DEVS 105 -- Intensive Reading Development (3)
OR other program approved discipline-based communication course or discipline-based
courses with embedded communication content (2-3 credits)
Computation (2-3 credits) (2-3 credits)
Any course at the 100-level or above in mathematical sciences (computer
science, math or statistics. (3)
OR ABUS 155 -- Business Math (3)
OR CIOS 116 -- Business Math Using Calculators (3)
OR DEVM 105 -- Intermediate Algebra (3)
OR ECE 117 -- Math Skills for Early Childhood Education (3)
OR HLTH 116 -- Mathematics in Health Care (3)
OR HSV 117 -- Math Skills for Human Services (3)
OR TTCH 131 -- Maintenance Mathematics (3)
OR other program approved discipline-based computation course or courses
with embedded computation content. (2-3 credits)
Human Relations (2-3 credits) (2-3 credits)
ANTH 100X/SOC 100X -- Individual, Society and Culture (3)
OR ABUS 154 -- Human Relations (3)
OR ANL 287 -- Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages (3)
OR ECE -- Child Development (3)
OR ED/PSY 245 -- Child Development (3)
OR HLTH 106 -- Human Behavior in Health Care (3)
OR HSV 120 -- Cultural Diversity in Human Services (3)
OR RHS 110 -- Cross-Cultural Bridging Skills (1) AND
RHS 115 -- Issues of Personal Development (2)
OR other program approved discipline-based human relation courses with
embedded human relations content. (2-3 credits)
Major specialty at least 21
Electives to total (30 credits)
The associate of arts degree represents the completion of broad-based
college study. This degree may serve as a starting point for your career
or as a stepping-stone to a baccalaureate program. You may earn only one
A.A. degree.
All credits for the A.A. degree must be at the 100 level or above with
20 credits at the 200 level or above, and be distributed as follows:
Requirements Credits
Communication (9 credits) (9 credits)
ENGL 111X -- Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
ENGL 211X -- Academic Writing about Literature
OR *ENGL 212 -- Business, Grant and Report Writing
OR ENGL 213X -- Academic Writing about the Social and Natural Sciences
(3 credits)
COMM 131X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context
OR COMM 141X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication:
Public Context (3 credits)
Mathematics or natural science (10 credits) (10 credits)
MATH 107X -- Functions of Calculus** OR
MATH 161X -- Algebra for Business and Economics OR
MATH 131X -- Concepts and Contemporary Applications of Mathematics 3
(OR MATH 200X, 201X, 202X, 262X, 272X or any math course having
one of these as a prerequisite)
One natural science course, with lab, selected from the baccalaureate
core (4 credits)
Mathematics (computer science, mathematics or statistics course at the
100-level or above) or natural science elective (3 credits)
Humanities and social science (18 credits) (18 credits)
ANTH 100X/SOC 100X -- Individual, Society and Culture (3 credits)
ECON 100X/PS 100X -- Political Economy (3 credits)
HIST 100X -- Modern World History (3 credits)
ART/MUS/THR 200X -- Aesthetic Appreciation: Interrelationship
of Art, Drama and Music OR HUM 201X -- Unity in the Arts OR
ANS 202X Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaskan Native Performance (3 credits)
ENGL/FL 200X -- World Literatures (3 credits)
Humanities or social science elective (3 credits)
Two semester-length courses in a single Alaska Native language or other
non-English language or three semester-length courses (9 credits) in American
Sign Language taken at the university level may substitute
for two of the courses above.
Library and information Research (0 - 1 credit)` 0 - 1
Successful completion of library skills competency test or
LS 100X or LS 101X 0 - 1
Successful completion of the library skills competency test satisfies
this requirement of the core curriculum, but does not carry degree credit.
(It is strongly recommended that this requirement be completed before
enrolling in the 200-level English course requirement or that it be completed
concurrently with enrollment in the 200-level English core requirement.)
General electives (22 - 23 credits) 22 - 23
Any combination of courses. (Students planning to go on to the
baccalaureate degree are advised to select courses meeting
remaining core requirements and courses designated within
baccalaureate majors and minors.) 22 - 23
Electives to total (60 credits)
* ENGL 212 doesn't fulfill the second half of the written communication
requirement for the baccalaureate degree.
** No credit may be earned for more than one of MATH 107X or 161X.
Associate of applied science degrees are awarded in specific occupational
fields with emphasis on entering the job market. This degree, usually seen
as a terminal degree, can serve as the basis for additional education. For
specific major requirements, see the Degrees and Programs section in this
catalog.
Note: Students planning to go on to a baccalaureate degree need to work
closely with their advisors and are encouraged to select courses meeting
core requirements and courses designated within majors and minors. Only
courses with an X designator count towards the baccalaureate core.
All credits for the A.A.S. degree must be at the 100-level or above
and be distributed as follows:
Requirements
Credits
Communication (9 credits) (9 credits)
(Written Communication) (6 credits)
ENGL 111X -- Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
CIOS 260 -- Business Communications* (3)
OR ENGL 211X -- Academic Writing about Literature (3)
OR ENGL 212 -- Business, Grant and Report Writing* (3)
OR ENGL 213X -- Academic Writing about the Social and Natural Sciences
(3 credits)
(Oral Communication) (3 credits)
COMM 131X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context (3)
OR COMM 141X -- Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)
(3 credits)
Computation (3 credits)
Any course at the 100-level or above in mathematical sciences (computer
science, math or statistics. (3)
OR ABUS 155 -- Business Math (3)
OR CIOS 116 -- Business Math Using Calculators (3)
OR DEVM 105 -- Intermediate Algebra (3)
OR ECE 117 -- Math Skills for Early Childhood Education (3)
OR HLTH 116 -- Mathematics in Health Care (3)
OR HSV 117 -- Math Skills for Human Services (3)
OR TTCH 131 -- Maintenance Mathematics (3)
OR other program approved discipline-based computation course or discipline-based
courses with embedded computation content. (3 credits)
Human Relations (3 credits) (3 credits)
ANTH 100X/SOC 100X -- Individual, Society and Culture (3)
OR ABUS 154 -- Human Relations (3)
OR ANL 287 -- Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages (3)
OR ECE 245 -- Child Development (3)
OR ED/PSY 245 -- Childhood Development (3)
OR HSV 120 -- Cultural Diversity in Human Services (3)
OR RHS 110 -- Cross-Cultural Bridging Skills (1) AND
RHS 115 -- Issues of Personal Development (2)
OR HLTH 106 -- Human Behavior in Health Care (3)
OR other program approved discipline-based human relations course or discipline-based
courses with embedded human relations content. (3 credits)
Major specialty at least 30
Electives to total (60 credits)
Applied Accounting, Applied Business, Apprenticeship Technology, Community
Health, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Emergency
Services, Human Services, Information Technology Specialist, Interdisciplinary
Studies, Maintenance Technology, Medical Assistant, Native Language Education,
Office Management and Technology, Paralegal Studies, Process Technology,
Professional Piloting, Renewable Resources, and Tribal Management. (Requirements
of majors are in the Degrees and Programs section of this catalog.)
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