Purpose
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed for students who are preparing to enter a career field. Although certain courses in this degree may transfer to baccalaureate institutions, you are advised that many courses in this degree are not usually transferable because of their specialized nature. If you are interested in continuing your studies after earning the AAS degree, consult with a counselor or the department chair as well as your intended transfer institution for specific transfer options available to you. See list of professional/technical transfer agreements below.
Degree Requirements
To graduate from SVC with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, students must complete a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 including a technical major and related education requirements. At least 25 core program credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student’s declared major must have approval of the Dean of Professional/Technical Education and the Department Chair of your technical field. To receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree, students must satisfy requirements listed below.
- Requirements for each technical major are listed by department.
- An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.
Professional/Technical AAS and AAS-T Transfer Agreements
Central Washington University
Information Technology and Administrative Management: accepts all Professional/Technical AAS and AAS-T degrees for transfer subject to CWU-ITAM general admissions criteria.
City University
Early Childhood Education and Environmental Conservation AAS-T degrees. Other AAS degree program transcripts are individually reviewed for transferability and BA completion requirements.
DeVry University
Early Childhood Education, AAS and AAS-T.
Eastern Oregon University
The BS Fire Services Administration program accepts the Fire Protection Technology, AAS-T degree for transfer.
Eastern Washington University
Child Studies: Early Childhood Education, AAS and AAS-T.
The Evergreen State College
Accepts the following AAS and AAS-T degrees for transfer as “upside down” degree at TESC: Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Environmental Conservation, and Human Services.
Montana State University-Northern
Diesel Power Technology, AAS.
Trinity Western University - Bellingham
Human Services Generalist or Human Services-Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counseling Emphasis, AAS degrees.
University of Idaho-College of Natural Resources
Environmental Conservation, AAS-T.
University of Phoenix
Reviews each AAS-T and AAS degree program individually for transferability and BA completion requirements.
University of Washington - Bothell
Advanced Placement (LPN) Registered Nursing, AAS.
University of Washington College of the Environment, College of Forest Resources
Environmental Conservation, AAS-T.
Seattle Pacific University
Early Childhood Education, AAS-T.
Washington Engineering Institute - BS Mechanical Engineering Technician Program
Manufacturing - Engineering Technology, AAS degree.
Washington State University-Human Development, Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education AAS and AAS-T.
Western Washington University - Fairhaven College
Any AAS degree that is also offered as an academic major at WWU.
