The University awards two types of associate degrees: the Associate in Science and the Associate of Science. Candidates who have completed the following requirements will be awarded degrees upon recommendation by the faculty and approval by the Board of Trustees.

Associate of Science graduates will

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00
  2. Complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in residence. Twelve of the final 15 hours before graduation must be taken in residence at Southwestern
  3. Complete QEP requirement UNIV 111 Wellness for Life

Associate in Science graduates will

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00
  2. Complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in residence. Twelve of the final 15 hours before graduation, must be taken in residence at Southwestern
  3. Complete a major field of specialization with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in the major. No class with a grade below C- may apply toward the major
  4. Complete the general education requirements for the Associate in Science degree
  5. Complete QEP requirement UNIV 111 Wellness for Life