To earn the associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.) from the University, a student must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 credits.
- Maintain a cumulative University of Providence grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
- Complete the associate of applied science degree Core Curriculum.
- Complete an area of specialization. All courses used to complete the specialization must have a grade of “C” or better.
- Complete at least twenty of the final thirty semester hours of coursework at the University of Providence.
- Complete a minimum of 40% or 15 credits of their major (whichever is greater) in residency at the University of Providence.
- Apply for graduation in accordance with the prescribed deadlines.
- Comply with all University policies, rules, and regulations.
- Pay all indebtedness to the University.
Foundation Skills
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE ETHICS | ||
OR SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE | ||
| ENG 117 | WRITING ESSAYS 1 | 3 |
| MTH 108 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 2 | 3 |
| EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE | 4 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 12-13 | |
- 1
UProvidence requires ENG 099 COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS for students with a score below the following: 17 on the English section of the ACT, a 520 on the Writing section of the SA. Transfer students with equivalent ENG 117 WRITING ESSAYS credit may be encouraged to repeat ENG 117 WRITING ESSAYS prior to enrolling in a 300+ level writing course.
- 2
UProvidence requires MTH 090 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA for students with a score below the following: 18 on the Math section of the ACT, a 450 in the Math section of the SAT, unless the student has received a grade of B or higher in a high school Algebra class.
UProvidence requires MTH 095 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA for students with a score below the following: 21 on the Math section of the ACT, 510 in the Math section of the SAT, unless the student has received a grade of B or higher in a high school Algebra class or Pre-calculus.