Technical programs at East Central Community College are designed to prepare the student for employment upon completion of the specified program curriculum. Students who complete a two-year program are then eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students who complete the nine-month options will receive certificates.
To complete the requirements for the A.A.S. degree, the students must complete the 18 semester hour General Education Core Curriculum which includes the following:
English Composition - 3 sem. hrs.
Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 sem. hrs.
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 sem. hrs.
Mathematics - 3 sem. hrs.
Oral Communication - 3 sem. hrs.
Computer Science - *3 sem. hrs.
* or demonstrated competence on computer-based equipment in the skill area.