Career Studies
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
Program Description:
The Career Studies program is a highly individualized program of study that takes into account all the life experience that a person has had in the work world. As many as 24 credit hours of academic work can be applied towards this degree if you have extensive and diverse work experience. Students build a portfolio that documents their experience and how it aligns with the outcomes of college courses. Students then take other classes to complete the degree.
Advising is essential for assistance with Prior Learning Assessment of work or training experiences and progression through this program. The Department Chair is the assigned advisor for students in this program and will work with students to create an academic plan.
More information on Career Studies
What Graduates Can Do
- Continue studies at universities
- Write reports
- Manage people in companies
- Investigate problems
- Receive promotions in their current jobs
- Gather information and data
Career Opportunities
- Military service
- Small companies
- Police departments
- Family businesses
- Public schools
- Criminal justice entities
- Service industries
- Corrections
Contact
For further questions about this program, please contact: car@kvcc.me.edu or go to: www.kvcc.me.edu/car