Second Associate Degree

CCCS and Northeastern recognizes that there are circumstances in which our students may require additional degrees/certificates for employment, transfer, or for personal growth and satisfaction. This guideline designates circumstances in which a student may earn a multiple credential including: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate of Arts (including with designation), Associate of Science (including with designation), Associate of General Studies, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate programs. Students may be awarded a second degree subject to the following stipulations:

1. Students can earn more than one A.A. or A.S. Degree with Designation in the same or subsequent terms. Required courses for one degree can be used for another degree.
2. Students can earn more than one A.A.S degree in the same or subsequent terms. Required courses for one degree can be used as electives for another degree.
3. Students cannot earn an A.A. Degree with Designation and a general A.A. degree using the same coursework.
4. Students cannot earn an A.S. Degree with Designation and a general A.S. degree using the same coursework.
5. This policy does not apply to students who may transfer to the community college system with a Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree.

Degree Hierarchy:

• B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science)
• A.A. and A.S. (Associate of Arts/Associate of Sciences Degrees with Designation)
• A.A. and A.S. (Associate of Arts/Associate of Science General Studies)
• A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies)
• A.A.S (Associate of Applied Science)