Individualized Studies

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 60

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About This Program

The Individualized Studies program recognizes valuable training and/or work experience by giving students the opportunity to receive college credits for their experiences and to apply that experience and knowledge to an associate degree. It assists individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. In the first semester, the student will develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP) directly related to career or educational goals. The PEP requires the approval of the department head.

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Program Entry Requirements

This is a select program. Prospective students must attend a program orientation prior to admission. All students need to take the College's placement at their time of entry into the College. Students who are identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of the program. Students are accepted into the program upon assessment of their prior learning and the application of credits to the Technical /Occupational Core.

General Education Requirements

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required for graduation with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Individualized Studies.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Technical/Occupational Core	12-30 credits	Students submit industry certifications, work experience, non-credit to credit program articulations, and evidence of other demonstrated competencies for consideration for prior learning assessment. In the first semester, students should also consult with the department chair to develop the Personal Education Plan for semesters 3 and 4)
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	ENGL 101 is the prerequisite for the Oral Communication course, but it may be taken at the same time.	Writing, Research, and Info Lit 1
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra	3 credits		Quantitative Reasoning
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits		Technological Competency
BIOL 123 - Principles of Biology I or CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or CHEM 103 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry or CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics or PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy or PHYS 111 - General Physics I or PHYS 125 - Musical Acoustics or PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound or STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society	3 or 4 credits		Scientific Reasoning

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Course Type
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	Writing, Research, and Info Lit 2
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	3 credits	Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or HIST 102 - United States History: The Civil War and the 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or any Cultural Analysis & Interpretation Elective	3 credits	Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
General Elective	3 or 4 credits

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Personal Education Plan (PEP)	3 to 12 credits	To make sure the student takes a coherent and thoughtful series of courses, the student and department chair will develop the Personal Education Plan, which focuses on the student's anticipated career path. The PEP will be approved by the department head within the student's first semester.

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Personal Education Plan (PEP)	3 to 12 credits	To make sure the student takes a coherent and thoughtful series of courses, the student and department chair will develop the Personal Education Plan, which focuses on the student's anticipated career path. The PEP will be approved by the department head within the student's first semester.

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