This degree option is designed to provide an AAS degree option for graduates of technical diploma programs. Students who have been awarded a diploma of occupational proficiency from an accredited college may apply those credits to this 64 credit program. Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits selected from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). In Addition:

• Students must have been awarded a diploma of occupational proficiency, before they can be awarded the A.A.S. degree in Applied Technology.
• For purposes of this degree, technical colleges diplomas may be transferred to Riverland Community College regardless of the date earned.
• Students may be concurrently enrolled in a technical diploma program while earning general education courses.
• General education credits from other accredited colleges may be transferred to Riverland Community College.
• Credit residency requirements must be met. A minimum of 20 credits from the 64 required credits must be taken from Riverland Community College. If credits from other MnSCU institutions are transferred to Riverland, a minimum of 12 credits must be taken from Riverland Community College.

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