Occupational Studies Program Overview
- Associate Degree
- 2 years
- Main Campus - Ironwood
Overview
The Occupational Studies Associate in Applied Science degree is designed for students who want to build upon their occupational or technical courses and certificates. This flexible option is ideal for those seeking to earn an associate degree as a requirement or preference for employment, career advancement, or professional recognition.
The program also provides the opportunity to combine coursework from multiple occupational areas, allowing students to develop the multidisciplinary skills often needed in today’s workforce.
Unique Features
- Build skills that meet the needs of today’s workforce and communities.
- Provides exploration options for CTE students.
- Enables students to finish a degree using what they already know, without starting over.
Requirements
- Complete required general education courses.
- Complete occupational/technical coursework aligned with career goals.
Courses at Gogebic
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COL 102 | College and Career Success | 1 |
| ENG 101 OR COM 105 | English Composition I OR Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MTH 106 or higher | Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Humanities Elective | Humanities Elective | 3-4 |
| Social Science Elective | Social Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Studies Electives | Occupational Studies Electives | 30 |
| Electives | Choose from any electives | 15-18 |
| Total Credits: 61-64 |
Additional Information
This degree is designed for students who want to build upon their occupational or technical courses and certificates. This flexible option is ideal for those seeking to earn an associate degree as a requirement or preference for employment, career advancement, or professional recognition. **Please work with your academic advisor on a degree plan that best works for you.
