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PROGRAM ABBREVIATIONS AND AWARDS
I. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COMPETENCIES
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed for students who wish
to prepare for a career and at the same time enjoy the rewards of college general The following competencies are the expected outcomes for graduates of degree programs
education. These programs may vary in length from 60 to 76 semester credit hours. at Southern Union State Community College.
Associate in Applied Science degrees are offered in the following programs:
MST Business Management and Supervision COMMUNICATION: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize thoughs
CHD Child Development clearly and correctly, orally and in writing.
CIS Computer Science
OAD Office Management MATHEMATICS: Students will demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical
With options in: Accounting, Medical Coding, or Medical Transcription
II. Certificate skills and apply mathematical principles.
The Certificate prepares students for employment in specific occupational fields. A
student who completes the requirements of a specific program of 30 to 60 semester SCIENCE: Students will demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and
credit hours as outlined in the Catalog is awarded a Certificate. Certificates are offered fundamental peinciples in science.
in the following programs:
MST Business Management and Supervision TECHNOLOGY: Students will demonstrate the ability to perform basic computer
CHD Child Development skills using common software applications
CIS Computer Science
OAD Office Management
With options in: Accounting or Medical Administration
III. Short Certificate
The Short Certificate requires no more than 29 semester hours and may be
completed in one year provided prerequisites are met. Depending on the program, General Education Short-Term Certificate
general education courses may not be required. Short Certificates are offered in the
following programs: Southern Union State Community College offers a short-term General Education
MST Business Management and Supervision Certificate designed to assist students in developing an academic foundation for
CHD Child Development the Associate in Science Degree or transfer to a four-year college or university
CIS Computer Science/ Applications before degree attainment. The certificate provides an opportunity for students to
CIS Computer Science/ Computer Support Specialist enter the workforce immediately with improved or acquired written and oral com-
CIS Computer Science/ Programming munication skills, critical thinking, cultural and social understanding., and overall
CIS Computer Science/ Web Development knowledge in order to be more competitive in the workforce. The short-term cer-
MSG Therapeutic Massage
OAD Office Accounting/ Medical Billing and Coding tificate signifies the student has earned 29 hours of general education requirements.
OAD Administrative Office Management/ Medical Transcription
PET Physical Education Technician

IV. Courses only General Education Short-Term Certificate
PED Physical Education
HED Health Education Stars Guide Area Courses Credit Hours
Area I Written Composition I and II 6
University Parallel Programs *Area II Humanities and Fine Arts 3-9 hours
Programs leading to the Associate in Science degree are referred to as “university parallel **Area III Natural Science & Mathematics 6-8 hours
programs” because they are designed to prepare the student to transfer to a four-year col-
lege or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. ***Area IV History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences 6-9 hours
Area V Electives ( ORI 101 is required) 1-3 hours
29 hours required