AAS Description

This Section provides a listing of Robeson Community College’s associate of applied science programs. The College’s programs are subject to change.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training and range from 64 to 76 semester hour credits. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two years. All two-year degree programs at RCC comply with the program standards established by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). In addition to major course work, associate in applied science degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester hour credits of general education.

RCC’s General Education courses provide learners the opportunity to attain a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and attributes. General Education courses may enhance learners’ existing skills or introduce learners to new disciplines and subject areas. Each AAS program at Robeson Community College (RCC) includes general education courses that introduce content and skills students have in common, regardless of their major or degree program. In addition to discipline specific content, these courses introduce general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning. For associate in applied science degree programs, the core encompasses 15 semester hours in the following areas: English, humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics. Certain courses in associate degree programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field.