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Board of Governors A.A.S.

An Associate Degree Program Designed for Adults

You have always wanted to earn your college degree, but family, work or other commitments come first. Well, we've heard what you had to say, so we designed a flexible affordable associate degree with you in mind. The Board of Governors AAS is a flexible degree designed for busy adults who want to earn a college degree. It can save countless hours and dollars in your quest to achieve your educational goals by awarding college credit for work and life experiences. The Board of Governors AAS degree is one of several pathways into our Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) Degree.

You can construct an individualized educational degree plan by combining:

	Previously earned college credits
	Credit earned for work and life experiences and current on-the-job experience through co-operative education.
	Credits awarded through standardized testing (CLEP, DANTES, etc)
	Traditional or distance courses offered through West Virginia's community and technical colleges

Your educational plan can be as individual as you are. And best of all, the program's flexibility allows you to complete your degree at your own pace.

Portfolio Evaluation - Credit for Work and Life Experiences

What you already know may be worth college credit. Adults continually learn new skills in many situations-on the job, through travel, reading, volunteering and special interests.

Get a head start on your degree program by completing a portfolio for prior work and life experiences. The portfolio process can validate your college level learning experiences and credentials as well as save precious time. The portfolio process is convenient, flexible and cost effective.

Applying for portfolio credit evaluation:

	Schedule an appointment with the college program coordinator for an advising session
	Register for the Online Portfolio Development Course GBUS 220
	Compile required documentation for your portfolio
	Submit your completed portfolio for credit evaluation
	Pay evaluation fee ($300)

Contact the Non-traditional Programs Office to set up an appointment to discuss portfolio and other options for prior work and life experiences.

Degree Requirements

Link for an unofficial evaluation form

Board of Governors AAS Program Requirements:

Total Credit Hours: 60

General Education-21 credit hours

	Communications – 6 hours
	Social Science/Humanities – 6 hours
	Computer literacy - 3 hours
	Math/Science – 6 hours

General Electives-39 credit hours

Credit hour requirements may be met through a variety of means:

	Traditional coursework
	Work and life experiences
	Standardized exams
	Institutional challenge exams
	Military training (to order transcripts)
	Evaluation of non-collegiate sponsored instruction

Admission Requirements

Students are eligible for admission to the program two years after high school graduation. Students must not hold a degree from an accredited institution nor be enrolled simultaneously in another degree program. See the Admissions Checklist for details.

If this is just the beginning for you and you plan to continue your education, this degree is a pathway into our Regents Bachelor or Arts Degree.

Download a Board of Governors A.A.S. Brochure!

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