As a general requirement for graduation, for all degrees, each student must complete 15 semester hours of general education courses, and meet competency levels in written communication, mathematics, oral communication, and computer skills.
Bachelor Degree
To receive a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree, a student must:
a. Successfully complete all upper and lower level courses required in the degree program (minimum of 127 semester credit hours).
b. Complete one of the career option degree plans as listed in the catalog and approved by the appropriate dean.
c. Complete at least 49 credits of upper-level coursework in the major (3000 or 4000 level courses with the TMGT prefix)
d. Complete a minimum of 42 general education semester credit hours according to the approved core courses established by Midland College for its associate of arts, associate of science and bachelor degrees
e. Have maintained an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all course work attempted for the bachelor program.
f. Complete at least 42 program credits in residence at Midland College (as approved by program dean).
g. Satisfy the requirements of the Texas Higher Education Assessment.
h. File an Application For Graduation with the Registrar.
i. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
j. Meet all other college policies for graduation.
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees
To receive an Associate of Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree, a student must:
a. Complete one of the regular degree plans as listed in the catalog and approved by the appropriate dean.
b. Complete a minimum of 62 semester credit hours 25 percent of which must be from Midland College. A maximum of forty semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, previous course work at an institutionally accredited vocational school or program, and military service training/education. Non-traditional credit must apply to specific courses.
c. Have overall minimum GPA of 2.0.
d. Satisfy the requirements of the Texas Higher Education Assessment.
e. File an intent to graduate with the Registrar.
f. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS), a student must:
a. Complete one of the regular degree plans as listed in the catalog and approved by the appropriate dean.
b. Satisfy the general education core course and competency requirements.
c. Complete a minimum of 62 semester credit hours, 25 percent of which must be of Midland College course work. A maximum of forty semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, previous course work at an institutionally accredited vocational school or program, and military service training/education. Non-traditional credit must apply to specific courses.
d. Have overall minimum GPA of 2.0.
e. Satisfy the requirements of the Texas Higher Education Assessment.
f. File an intent to graduate with the Registrar.
g. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
Associate of Arts or Sciences in General Studies
Students not wishing to receive an associate degree in a specific major may be granted an Associate of Arts or Sciences in General Studies (AAGS or ASGS - A student may receive only one General Studies degree). These students must:
a. Complete a minimum of 62 semester credit hours 25 percent of which must be from Midland College. A maximum of forty semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, previous course work at an institutionally accredited vocational school or program, and military service training/education. Non-traditional credit must apply to specific courses.
b. Satisfy the Core and Competencies with the following differences for each degree.
c. Take 2 semester credit hours of Kinesiology/Physical Education activity; some exceptions may be granted.
d. Have overall minimum GPA of 2.0.
AREA
AAGS
ASGS
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
3 hours
3-9 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 hours
3-9 hours
Visual and Performing Arts and
Humanities
9 hours
3 hours
e. Satisfy requirements of the Texas Higher Education Assessment.
f. File an intent to graduate with the Registrar.
g. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
Additional Associate Degrees
To receive an additional associate degree, a student must:
a. complete the course of study for that degree;
b. have an overall minimum GPA of 2.0;
c. satisfy requirements of the Texas Higher Education
Assessment unless exempted;
d. file an intent to graduate with the Registrar; and
e. clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
In addition, at least 25 percent of the semester credit hours for the degree must be taken at Midland College and must not apply toward any previous degree.
Guarantee Policy
Midland College guarantees to those who graduate with an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree, or who have met the requirements of a 62 semester credit hour transfer plan, that their credits will transfer to those Texas colleges and universities who cooperate in the development of the course selection guides. If the transfer of any such courses is rejected, the student may take, tuition free, any alternative course at Midland College that is acceptable to the receiving institution. Certain special conditions apply.
Midland College also guarantees that its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) graduates and certificate completers have mastered exit competencies in certain technical job skills. If the employer of any such graduate judges those skills to be lacking, Midland College will provide the graduate with up to nine semester hours of additional training tuition free. Certain conditions apply.
