Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Associate of Applied Science Degrees are awarded for successful completion of a program of 60 to 85 semester credits with a minimum of 20 semester credits delivered by DCTC. An A.A.S. degree is primarily intended to prepare students for employment. An A.A.S. program includes a minimum of 15 semester credits of general education. General education courses shall be selected from at least three of the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. At least 30 semester credits shall be program-related occupational or technical credits. See the program page in this catalog for program-specific requirements.
Associate of Science Degrees
Associate of Science Degrees are awarded for successful completion of a program of at least 60 credits with a minimum of 20 semester credits delivered by DCTC. An A.S. degree is designed for transfer to a related baccalaureate major. An A.S. program includes a minimum of 30 semester credits in general education. General education courses shall be selected from at least six of the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. See the program page in this catalog for program-specific requirements.
Diplomas
Diplomas are awarded for successful completion of a program intended to provide students with employment skills. Diplomas vary from 31 to 72 semester credits. At least one-third of the credits shall be delivered by DCTC. See the program page in this catalog for program-specific requirements.
Certificates
Certificates are awarded for successful completion of a specialized program of study and vary in length from nine to 30 semester credits. At least one-third of the credits shall be delivered by DCTC. See the program page in this catalog for program-specific requirements.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)
DCTC provides general education in the MnTC format and accepts MnTC credits from other Minnesota State colleges and universities and the University of Minnesota campuses.
Transfer DCTC credits to another College or University
Transfer DCTC credits to another College or University DCTC has transfer agreements with several colleges and universities. For more information on transferring your degree from DCTC, visit dctc.edu/transfer.
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