Associate of Science in University Studies Degree

Austin Peay offers high school students the opportunity to complete an Associate Degree while in high school. This can be accomplished in four ways: 1) completely online 2) on campus 3) a combination of on campus and online 4) a combination of online and at the student’s high school.

 

The Associate of Science University Studies degree requires 42 credit hours of core requirements and 18 hours of electives. It is hoped that students can complete many of the 18 elective hours in their intended major; the dual enrollment office will work with students, parents and counselors to ensure students enroll in viable courses.

 

Although it is possible to complete the Associate Degree while in high school, students would need to take an average of 10 hours per semester (three to four classes), including summer after the sophomore year and summer after the junior year. Depending on the student’s previous high school courses, courses taken would count for high school and college credits or for college credits only.

 

Any previously earned college credits through a regionally accredited institution should transfer to APSU and count toward the hours required for the Associate Degree. Advance Placement scores must meet APSU requirements to be included; scores would need to be received directly from the College Board.