2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
1. Fulfill all Basic Requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete all courses listed in one of the Delta College
occupational curricula. See Section III, Programs.
3. Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses.
Students with previously-earned degrees from regionally accredited
colleges and universities are exempt from this policy.
4. Successfully complete two credits of Lifelong Wellness:
LW --- (2 credits), or
LW --- (1 credit) and any LWA course (1 credit), or
LW 206A, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C for occupational programs
(2 credits).
5. Successfully complete an approved course in government: POL
103, 104, 111, 212, 215, 220, 221, 223, 225, 228 or 229.
Associate in Business Studies (A.B.S)
1. Fulfill all Basic Requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete all courses listed in one of the Delta College
occupational curricula. See Section III, Programs.
3. Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses.
Students with previously-earned degrees from regionally accredited
colleges and universities are exempt from this policy.
4. Successfully complete two credits of Lifelong Wellness:
LW --- (2 credits), or
LW --- (1 credit) and any LWA course (1 credit), or
LW 206A, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C for occupational programs
(2 credits).
5. Successfully complete an approved course in government: POL
103, 104, 111, 212, 215, 220, 221, 223, 225, 228 or 229.
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.)
1. Fulfill all Basic Requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete all courses listed in one of the Delta College
occupational curricula. See Section III, Programs.
3. Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses.
Students with previously-earned degrees from regionally accredited
colleges and universities are exempt from this policy.
4. Successfully complete two credits of Lifelong Wellness:
LW --- (2 credits), or
LW --- (1 credit) and any LWA course (1 credit), or
LW 206A, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C for occupational programs
(2 credits).
5. Successfully complete an approved course in government: POL
103, 104, 111, 212, 215, 220, 221, 223, 225, 228 or 229.
Associate Degree Requirements for
Subsequent, Concurrent, and Dual
Degree(s)
Associate Degree(s) can be earned concurrently or following other
earned degree(s).
A. Subsequent Associate Degree Requirements
Students may earn a Delta College associate degree after previously
earning an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college
or university
1. Writing, Lifelong Wellness and Government graduation requirements
will be waived for candidates with a Baccalaureate or higher
degree from a regionally accredited institution unless occupational
curricula competencies specify otherwise.
2. Fulfill all Basic Degree requirements.
3. Satisfactorily complete a planned curriculum in one (1) degree,
with the exception of the Associate in General Studies.
4. Earn a minimum of twenty-four (24) additional semester hours of
credit by instruction at Delta College. Accordingly, the minimum
number of credits earned must equal the credits required for the
first degree plus 24.
B. Concurrent Degree Requirements
Students may earn two Delta College associate degrees concurrently.
While working on one degree at Delta College, students may complete
courses applied to a second associate degree. Therefore, credits earned
beyond those needed for the first degree may be applied toward the
second degree.
1. Fulfill all Basic Degree requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete a planned curriculum in two (2) degrees,
with the exception of the Associate in General Studies.
3. At least 48 credits must be earned at Delta College: 24 credits to
meet the residency requirements of the first degree, and 24 credits
to meet the residency requirements of the concurrent degree.
C. Dual Associate Degree Requirements
Dual degrees are available for students in several fields. Requirements
are generally completed concurrently. The Counseling and Advising
Office has a listing of approved Dual Degrees. Also see Section III,
Programs, Dual Degrees.
1. Fulfill all Basic Degree requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete all courses listed in one (1) of the Delta
College curricula approved for the Dual Degree.
3. Satisfactorily complete a minimum of an additional twenty-four
(24) semester hours as prescribed for the Degree. Accordingly, at
least 48 credits must be earned at Delta College: 24 credits to meet
the residency of the first degree, and 24 additional program credits.
Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.)
This degree will meet your needs if your goal is self-enrichment and
you are not following a specific occupational or transfer program. All
courses offered for academic credit at Delta College are applicable to
this degree as per course descriptions. Because of the limited transferability,
or in some cases non-transferability, of this degree, it is strongly
suggested that you discuss this option with a counselor/advisor and
consider fulfilling the Group Requirements.
1. Fulfill Basic Requirements Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
2. Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses.*
Students with previously-earned degrees from regionally accredited
colleges and universities are exempt from this policy.
3. Successfully complete an approved course in government: POL
103, 104, 111, 212, 215, 220, 221, 223, 225, 228 or 229.
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