An Associate of Arts and Science degree (AAS) is the foundation for many college majors. At Alverno, our program is designed as the equivalent of the first half of a baccalaureate degree, helping you develop the professional and interpersonal skills you need to make it in just about any career you choose. It extends Alverno's bold, results-oriented approach to education by giving you more personalized guidance throughout your academic journey.
The AAS program is a pathway to a bachelor's degree or to pursuing other career opportunities.
You will benefit from small classes with support from professors, advisors and mentors as well as:
Cohorted classes: AAS students take their core classes with other AAS students. This increases support among students and allows faculty to stagger large assignments and assessments.
Academic strategies lab: Each semester, students learn strategies on how to be more successful students through thoughtfully-designed weekly class sessions on topics such as time management, study strategies and stress reduction.
Dedicated mentors: Each student is assigned a mentor in Advising, Financial Aid and Student Accounts. These staff members help guide and assist each student throughout their academic journey.
Electives: Besides the program's core curriculum, students select elective courses that align with their career goals, such as business, communication and social sciences.
Two-year program: After completing 60 credit hours, students are granted an associate's degree and become eligible for admission into a bachelor's degree program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Requirements | ||
| QL-110 | 3 | |
| CM-115 | Communication Seminar 1 | 4 |
| CM-115L | Communication Lab | 1 |
| FSS 100 Level | Any FSS-125 First Semester Seminar (FSS) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fss | 2 |
| HUM 100 Level | Any HUM-150 Intro to the Humanities (HUM) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/hum | 4 |
| AC-151 | Initial Social Interaction Assessment | 0 |
| QL-120 | 3 | |
| QL-120L | 1 | |
| CM-125 | Communication Seminar 2 | 3 |
| FA 100 Level | Any FA-100 Intro to the Arts (FA) from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fa | 4 |
| Behavioral Sci | Take GLS-200, POL-225, PSY-110, SOC 101 or SW-250 | |
| Intermediate Requirements | ||
| QL-156 | Mathematical Connections | 3 |
| CM-225 | Communication Seminar 3 | 3 |
| NSMT and Lab | Gen Ed Science Course with Lab | 4 |
| BSC-215 | Working in Diverse Groups | 2 |
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| HFA 210 Elective | Any HFA-210 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| Elective | Electives | 16 |
This Academic Map should be used for planning purposes only. All official graduation requirements are listed on the Academic Evaluation for an individual student. Course sequences are subject to change. All students must complete a minimum of 60 credits to earn a Associate Degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ILA-100 | Introduction to the Liberal Arts @ Alverno | 0 |
| AC-151 | Initial Social Interaction Assessment | 0 |
| FSS 100 Level | Any FSS-125 First Semester Seminar (FSS) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fss | 2 |
| QL-110 | 3 | |
| CM-115 | Communication Seminar 1 | 4 |
| HUM 100 Level | Any HUM-150 Intro to the Humanities (HUM) topic from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/hum | 4 |
| CM-115L | Communication Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CM-125 | Communication Seminar 2 | 3 |
| QL-120 | 3 | |
| FA 100 Level | Any FA-100 Intro to the Arts (FA) from https://catalog.alverno.edu/courses/fa | 4 |
| Electives | General electives to meet the 60 credit requirement for the degree | 3 |
| QL-120L | 1 | |
| BSC-215 | Working in Diverse Groups | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CM-225 | Communication Seminar 3 | 3 |
| QL-156 | Mathematical Connections | 3 |
| HFA 210 Elective | Any HFA-210 Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) elective | 2 |
| NSMT and Lab | Gen Ed Science Course with Lab | 4 |
| QL-156L | 0 | |
| Electives | General electives to meet the 60 credit requirement for the degree | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Behavioral Sci | Take GLS-200, POL-225, PSY-110, SOC 101 or SW-250 | 3-4 |
| PPS-229 | Career & Internship Planning | 1 |
| PPS-220L | Career Planning Seminar Lab | 0 |
| Electives | General electives to meet the 60 credit requirement for the degree | 10 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Credits | 59-60 | |