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Associate Degreesfaq

Associate of Science (AS)/Associate of Arts (AA)
An AS or AA is a two-year, 60 credit program comprised of SUU’s general education requirements, additional science or foreign language courses, and free electives.  This is primarily used to transfer to another university to complete four-year degree.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
An AAS is a two-year, concentrated training certificate program offered only in specific subjects (Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development, etc.). This is NOT an equivalent to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

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Last Update: Thursday, March 21, 2013