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Associate in Arts/Associate in Science

If you're seeking a bachelor's degree, you can begin your education at a community college, then transfer to any public university in the state -- with the guarantee that all credits taken in compliance with the Transfer Framework Agreement will transfer toward your program. 

A 60 credit hour framework has been designed by a partnership of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), the universities, and KCTCS colleges for nearly 200 different bachelor’s degree programs (majors) offered in the state. Each framework is different – representing a specific guide to the exact courses a student needs to successfully complete to reach his or her junior year in a specific major in a four-year baccalaureate program.  By following the guidelines outlined in the framework, you can complete the first two years of college without committing to a particular four-year university.

With advance planning, you can avoid having to repeat a course with similar content and can save both time and money.  Visit the Council on Postsecondary Education’s web site at for more information.

Available Credentials

  • Associate in Arts:  60 credit hours
  • Associate in Science:  60 credit hours

For course sequence for AA, see the program card.
For course sequence for AS, see the program card.
For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.

Admission Requirements

This program has no special admission requirements.

Length of Program

You can earn an associate of applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

For more information

OCTC Counseling Office
270-686-4527
octc.admissions@kctcs.edu

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.