Graduation Requirements by Degree
Associate Degrees & Degree Programs
Ocean County College offers Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. All degree programs contain a core General Education foundation required by all two-year and four-year colleges and universities.
Associate in Arts Degree
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 9 | |
| History | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Diversity 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics (3-8 cr.) / Science (3-8 cr.) / Technology (0-4 cr.) 2 | 6 | |
| Elective Courses | 27 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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This requirement cannot be satisfied by the same course used to satisfy the categories above.
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Students must select one math course and one lab science course from the current List of Approved General Education Courses.
Associate in Science Degree
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 6 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics (3-8 cr.) / Science (3-8 cr.) / Technology (0-4 cr.) 1 | 9 | |
| Additional General Education Credit (from the categories above) | 6 | |
| Department Concentration / Program Specific Requirements | 18 | |
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Students must select one math course, one lab science course, and one technology course from the current List of Approved General Education Courses. Students may attempt to “test out” of the technology requirement. If they succeed, they must take additional credits in math or science from the List of Approved General Education Courses.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 6 | |
| Humanities or Social Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics – Science – Technology 1 | 3 | |
| Additional General Education Credit (from the categories above) | 8 | |
| Program Specific Requirements | 37 | |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Students must select any math, science, or technology course from the current List of Approved General Education Courses.
General Education Requirements
General education courses are grouped into several major categories:
- Communication
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
- Social Science
- Humanities
- History
- Diversity/Global and Cultural Awareness
- Information Literacy
- Ethical Reasoning
Graduation Requirements for Degree Programs
A degree signifying graduation from Ocean County College will be awarded to all students completing an approved planned program, provided the following minimum conditions have been filled:
- A student must have earned at least 60 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00
- If a student has taken developmental classes, these courses do not count toward meeting graduation requirements for any degree. Sufficient additional credits must be completed to meet the 60 credit minimum for a degree.
- Veterans, active duty personnel and those who have completed basic training may apply to receive credit from the Veterans Affairs office. A copy of DD Form 214 and a request for HEHP credit must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
- Distribution of Semester Hours of Credit for Degrees
Additional Graduation Requirements
- Required courses in all programs of study are as stipulated in the catalog at the time the student matriculates in a degree program as long as the student is continuously enrolled.
- A student must have earned at least 30 semester hours of credit at Ocean County College.
- Ocean County College officially graduates students in January, and confers degrees three times per year: January, May and August. We will still have only one Commencement Ceremony in May, and all applicants for that academic year are eligible to participate. For example, students who graduate in January are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony the following May.
- Students are required to follow the curriculum as outlined in the catalog at the time of matriculation (degree status). If the student skips a year (a consecutive fall and spring semester), the catalog at the time of reactivation is in effect. The option does exist to update to a more current catalog. If a student changes his/her curriculum, the current catalog at that time is in effect.
- Students must file a free graduation application at the Cashier’s Office. Applications are available in the Registration and Records office. The application deadlines are posted on our website.