The Individualized Technical Studies (ITS) associate of applied science degree is a flexible program intended for students with unique backgrounds and specific career goals that can’t be met by enrolling in any single program currently offered by the College.
The ITS degree gives students the option to create a unique program by combining associate degree level courses from two or more existing Moraine Park programs. At least 20 credits must be from one discipline. ITS students work with an occupational mentor of their choosing and a team of college staff to design a sound, industry-specific program that considers the student’s career goals and prior work experiences.
Students achieve their career goals by acquiring knowledge and skills tailored to their specific employment needs. Students may be eligible for credit for prior learning based on previous work experience, coursework or military service training. Documentation of prior learning can be submitted in a request for advanced standing in degree program courses. A minimum of 25 percent of the total program requirements must be earned at Moraine Park.
For more information, see the Individualized Technical Studies Program Guide.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
If you would like an initial transcript review, please send your name, unofficial transcript and program of study to cpl@morainepark.edu.
| Number | Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Requirements - 3 credits | 3 | |
| **103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| **890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
Individual Technical Studies Courses - 42 credits Coursework is based on the student's Career Outcome Statements. A minimum of 20 associate of applied science degree-level credits must be focused in one discipline. A discipline is described as a program cluster such as finance, information technology, manufacturing, or health care. | ||
| General Education Courses - 18 credits | ||
| Communications - 6 credits minimum (select 801-136 English Composition 1 and one additional course) | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 (and) | 3 |
| 801-1XX | Additional associate-level Communication course related to degree | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science - 3 credits minimum | ||
| 804-1XX | Associate-level College Mathematics or advanced mathematics course (or) | 3-4 |
| 806-1XX | Associate-level Science course related to degree | 3-4 |
| Social Science - 3 credits minimum | ||
| 809-1XX | Associate-level Social Science course related to degree | 3 |
| Behavioral Science - 3 credits minimum | ||
| 809-1XX | Associate-level Behavioral Science course related to degree | 3 |
| Additional General Education credits from any area above | 3 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 63 | |
