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Degree and Certificate Requirements

General Education Requirements
Each degree program requires a combination of general education, elective and/or
career courses; this combination gives each program its special emphasis. The core
of general education courses provides students with a common academic experience.

» Associate Degree Requirements
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all graduation requirements are completed. Students are encouraged to consult with an Academic Advisor to monitor their educational progress.
Requirements by category for each degree are listed below.

Area

 

Degree Type

 

  

 

A.A.

A.S.

A.F.A. A.L.S.

A.A.S.*

A.A.T.

Communication

9

9

9

3

6

9

Mathematics

4

8

4

4**

7**

8

Science

7

10

7

 

 

7

Behavioral and Social Science

9

9

6

3

5

9

Humanities / Fine Arts

9

9

6

3

3

9

Cultural Diversity

r

r

nr

nr

nr

nr

Health, Technology and College Readiness

2

2

nr

2

2

nr

Additional General Education Electives

nr

nr

nr

5

nr

nr

Minimum General Education Semester Hours

40

47

32

20

23

42

Program Requirements & Electives

22

15

30

42

39 - 48

22

Minimum Semester Hours for Graduation

62

62

62

62

62 - 71

64

             

* = Specific program requirements vary.
** = Credit may be earned in either Mathematics or Science.
r = Students need to complete one course that incorporates cultural diversity.
nr = Not required for degree.

 

  

» Career Certificate Requirements
The Career Certificate provides basic skills in technical courses that prepare students for entry-level jobs.

Degrees and Certificates Offered at Morton College

Students may apply for multiple degrees. Students who anticipate qualifying for a degree in the same semester should consult with an Academic Advisor for more information.

• Associate in Arts (A.A.) - These degrees are designed for students planning to earn a
bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
• Associate in Science (A.S.) - These degrees are designed for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) - This degree is designed for students interested in career curricula for employment after graduation in specific fields. This degree is not transferable, but the courses may be.
• Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) - This degree is designed for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degrees in art at a four-year college or university.
• Associate in Liberal Studies (A.L.S.) - This degree is designed for students completing an individually- designed curriculum meeting their specific interests or needs. This degree is not transferable, but the courses may be.
•

Associate in Arts Teaching (A.A.T .)
This degree is designed to allow a student to achieve an Associate in Arts Teaching (AAT) degree in Early Childhood Education. With successful completion of the AAT degree program requirements, a student will be able to transfer to a teacher preparation program at a senior institution to obtain their teaching certificate for birth to third grade.
• Career Certificates - Provides basic skills in technical courses that prepare students for entry-level jobs.
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