The document outlines the requirements for three associate degree programs at Columbus State: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The AA requires a minimum of 61 credit hours and is intended for traditional transfer to a bachelor's degree program. The AS and AAS have varying credit requirements from 60-114 hours, and are intended to transfer to bachelor's degree completion programs or provide career and technical education. Both the AA and AS require general education courses in English, math, sciences, humanities and social sciences, while the AAS has fewer general education requirements with a focus on technical courses for a specific career.