Page 110 of Delgado Community College 2004-2005 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

TYPES OF DEGREES Associate of Arts. This degree is awarded in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In general, programs leading to the associate of arts are college parallel and allow the recipient to transfer with advanced standing to a fouryear institution. To assure maximum acceptance of credit, however, students should consult both a Delgado advisor and a representative of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Associate of Science. This degree is awarded in science, allied health, and engineering technology. In general, programs leading to the associate of science are college parallel and allow the recipient to transfer with advanced standing to a four-year institution. To assure maximum acceptance of credit, however, students should consult both a Delgado advisor and a representative of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Associate of Applied Science. This degree is awarded in vocational and technical areas. Although some courses taken to fulfill requirements for this degree may be accepted by senior institutions, this degree is normally considered to be a terminal degree. Associate of General Studies. This degree is awarded upon completion of a highly flexible program designed by the student in consultation with an advisor. Depending upon the courses chosen, the degree may be either college parallel or terminal. The Associate of General Studies degree is, in most cases, the degree that students will receive when they are following an articulated program with participating four-year institutions. This degree may be designed with a concentration in almost any discipline or preprofessional studies. Students should consult a divisional counselor for more information about the Associate of General Studies degree and articulation agreements with four-year institutions. Certificate Programs. The College also offers certificate programs. These programs may be designated Certificate, Certificate of Technical Studies, or Certificate of Applied Science. These programs are applied, technical programs. Additionally, the College offers Technical Competency Areas (TCAs). These are applied courses which have a focus on workforce development. See the TCA listings on page 116. CATEGORIES OF REQUIREMENTS Each degree program includes the following categories of requirements. Required Courses in Major. These courses, which may be drawn from one department or from several departments, form the nucleus of the program. Each course in this category must be completed with a grade of C or better. Approved Electives. Students choose from specified courses listed in this area. The courses listed provide for a broad distribution in the students major area of interest. Required Related Courses. These are specific courses that are closely related to the major field of study, or they provide necessary skills to support the major. General Education Courses. These are courses in English, mathematics, fine arts, humanities, natural science, and social science. With very few exceptions, they are required in all degree programs. In cases where no courses are specified in a particular category, courses to complete general education requirements must be selected from the lists appearing on pages 110-111. Free Electives. These courses are chosen entirely by the student. Any credit course offered by Delgado Community College that is numbered 100 or above may be used as an elective. 109 GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

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