DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree, students must complete 64-66 semester credit hours, depending on the chosen program. If a student declares a second degree, a minimum of 15 additional semester credit hours in the program‘s core and concentration area must be taken. For further information, contact the Registrar‘s Office.

ACADEMIC HONORS

Students who complete nine (9) credits or more in a semester and who achieve academic excellence are recognized each semester. Those who earn a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74 are placed on the Achievement List. Those who earn a grade point average of 3.75 or above are placed on the President‘s List. Students who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 or above at the time of graduation are recognized for academic honors: summa cum laude (3.90-4.00 GPA); magna cum laude (3.8-3.89 GPA); or cum laude (3.70-3.79 GPA) status is noted on the diploma. Students completing a certificate program with a grade point average of 3.70 or higher receive a diploma notation of With Honors.