Arkansas State University-Newport
TYPES OF CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES CERTIFICATE TYPES Certificate of General Studies: A Certificate of General Studies is awarded to those who complete a minimum of 31 semester hours of credit within a specified series of courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. A student must have earned at least 15 credit hours at ASUN to be eligible for a certificate. Certificate of Proficiency: A Certificate of Proficiency is awarded to those who complete a series of specified courses in an area of study in one semester or less with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Technical Certificate: Technical Certificates are awarded to those who complete the courses specified in various career programs. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required. A student must have earned at least 15 credit hours at ASUN to be eligible for a certificate.
DEGREE TYPES Associate of Arts Degree: The Associate of Arts (AA) is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Arts degree program. A minimum of 60 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A student must complete the required courses within the core curriculum as well as designated electives; a student must earn at least 15 credit hours at ASUN to be eligible for an AA degree. Associate of Applied Science Degree: The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. A minimum of 60 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. Fifteen credit hours must be met in the General Education Core courses, and the student must complete the courses required within the specialty. A student must have earned at least 15 credit hours at ASUN to be eligible for an AAS degree. Associate of Science Degree: The Associate of Science (AS) is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Science degree program. A minimum of 60 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. The student must complete the courses required within the specialty as well as the required General Education Core courses. A student must have earned at least 15 credit hours at ASUN to be eligible for an AS degree.
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