All degrees must contain a minimum of 15 hour of general
education courses. The Bachelor’s degree, Associate of
Arts, Science, Teaching, and General Studies degrees
require completion of the Core Curriculum.
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 120 semester credit hours). b. Complete an approved Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a Texas college or equivalent. c. Complete at least 48 credits of upper-level coursework in accordance with an approved degree plan d. Complete a minimum of 42 general education semester credit hours according to the approved core curriculum 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 and have a grade of “C” or better in each junior and senior level course. f. Complete at least 30 semester credit hours at Midland College. These hours must include a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in 3000 or 4000 level courses. g. Satisfy the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative. h. File an intent to graduate 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. Satisfy core curriculum requirements. c. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours 25 percent of which must be from Midland College. A maximum of 75% of the required semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, 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 Success Initiative. f. File an intent to graduate with the Registrar. g. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
Associate of Arts Degree in Teaching
To receive an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree, a student must:
a. Successfully complete all courses required in the degree program. b. Complete the Core Curriculum. c. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours 25 percent of which must be from Midland College. A maximum of 75% of the required semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, 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 Success Initiative. f. File an intent to graduate with the Registrar. g. Clear all financial obligations to Midland College.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
To receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a student must:
a. Complete one of the regular degree plans as listed in the catalog and approved by the appropriate dean. b. Satisfy general education requirements. c. Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, 25 percent of which must be of Midland College course work. A maximum of 75% of the required semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, 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 Success Initiative. 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). A student must:
a. Complete a minimum of 62 semester credit hours 25 percent of which must be from Midland College. A maximum of 75% of the required semester credit hours may be achieved through post secondary level non-traditional credit, including written examination, professional certification, and military service training/education. Non-traditional credit must apply to specific courses. b. Complete the Core Curriculum. c. In addition to the Core complete the requirements
below with the differences for each degree.
AREA
AAGS
ASGS
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
6 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 hours
Visual and Performing Arts and
Humanities
6 hours
3 hours
d. Have overall minimum GPA of 2.0. e. Satisfy requirements of the Texas Success Initiative. 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.
