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Career Program General Requirements

Parkland College’s vocational and technical career programs are based on both student interests and community employment needs and prepare students to enter challenging, specialized careers after two years of college or less. Practical, job-preparatory knowledge is emphasized. Students can pursue most of these programs either full- or part-time.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree	CREDIT HOURS
English/Communications	6
Social and Behavioral Sciences or Humanities and Fine Arts Electives	6
Other General Education Elective	3
Specialty/Supportive Courses	45
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED	60

Students must fulfill these general requirements in addition to the specific program requirements to qualify for an A.A.S. degree:

1. Complete at least 60 credit hours of course work applicable to the degree requirements with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0. Some programs require more than 60 credit hours for a degree.
2. Fulfill the constitutional examination requirement.
3. Complete either the first 45 credit hours or the last 15 credit hours of course work applicable to the program at Parkland College with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Should students transfer without an A.A.S. degree, but desire a degree from Parkland College, they may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours back for the degree. This must be completed within two (2) calendar years to satisfy Parkland graduation requirements. Proficiency credit does not count as credit hours in residence.
4. Health career programs require a 2.0 or above in each technical course.
5. Be in good standing and meet all college obligations.

Certificate
Students must fulfill these general requirements in addition to the specific program requirements to qualify for a certificate with at least 30 credit hours:

1. Complete at least 30 credit hours of course work with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0. At least 15 credit hours of this work applicable to the program must be completed at Parkland with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Some certificate programs require more than 30 hours. Should students leave without a certificate, but desire a certificate from Parkland College, they may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours back to satisfy requirements for the certificate. This must be completed within two (2) calendar years to satisfy Parkland graduation requirements. Proficiency credit does not count as credit hours in residence.
2. Health career programs require a 2.0 or above in each technical course.
3. Be in good standing and meet all college obligations.

A certificate with 20 credit hours or fewer is awarded to the individual who successfully completes course work in a given area with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0. All courses for the certificate program must be completed at Parkland. The student must be in good standing and meet all college obligations.