- Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS): Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit/unit requirement. Most occupational programs require more than fifty-nine (59) credits/units of specific requirements.
- Associate in Applied Technology (AAT): Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit/unit requirement. All Associate in Applied Technology degree programs require at least seventy-five (75) credits/units of major-related requirements.
Meet academic residency requirements as follows:
- Associate Degree: Thirty (30) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Certificate of Proficiency: Fifteen (15) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Certificate of Achievement: Ten (10) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher in each major area requirement and specifically listed courses unless otherwise noted in the department requirements for all courses taken at Clark College.
General Credit/Unit Restrictions
- Physical Education Activity: Three (3) credits/units maximum in PE activity can apply toward an associates degree.
- Academic Credit for Prior Learning: A maximum of sixty (60) credits/units from AP, IB, CI, course challenges, or industry certification credits/units can be applied to a degree. Credit by Challenge coursework will meet academic residency requirements.
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students may request up to fifteen (15) CLEP credits/units to be applied to a degree. Credits/Units will be used to fulfill general elective requirements only.
- Tech Prep/Direct Credit: Tech Prep/Direct Credit courses that are part of a professional program and fall into the restricted area in the DTA degree are limited to 15 credits/units. If Tech Prep/Direct Credit courses apply to a professional technical degree or certificate, there is no limit to the number of credits/units that can be applied.
- Cooperative Work Experience: No more than fifteen (15) credits/units may be applied to an associate degree.
- Special Projects: No more than fifteen (15) credits/units in Special Projects will be allowed to meet degree or certificate requirements unless specifically outlined by the program.
- Military Experience: credits/units may be earned by previous military experience but cannot exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the degree or certificate. Please contact the Credentials Evaluations Office at Clark College for further information.
- Pass/Fail Grading Option: Sixty (60) credits/units maximum in courses with Pass/Fail grading option for an associate degree.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [CA, CT]
| Department | AAS - 6 credits/units minimum (CA) | AAT - 5 credits/units minimum (CT) | CP - 3 credits/units minimum (CA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BUS 107, BUS 211 | BUS 107, BUS 211 | BUS 107, BUS 211 |
| Communication Studies 1 | CMST& 210 1 , CMST& 220 1 ,CMST& 230 1 | ||
| English | ENGL 99 |
Communication Studies courses cannot be counted toward the first three (3) credits/units of Communication Skills [CA, CT].
Note: Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving the following:
Health & Physical Education [HE, HPE, PE] - 3 credits/units
Select three credits/units from either Option One or Option Two:
