Associate of Applied Science

[ uh-soh-shee-it uhv uh-plahyd sahy-uhns ]

noun

1. a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges as a qualification for certain careers, such as a laboratory technician, bookkeeper, or computer system administrator. : A.A.S.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Associate of Applied Science¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Following in her mother’s footsteps Mia is attending Northwest Indian College full time and plans to transfer to Western Washington University after she receives her associate of applied science degree.

From Seattle Times

They both had two-year AAS — associate of applied science — degrees.

From Washington Post

The goal is to help workers learn a new skill, add on to their existing skill set or finish their associate of applied science degree.

From Washington Times

The college says the new associate of applied science degree in software development will be developed in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College and the education arm of Amazon Web Services.

From Washington Times

Gov. Matt Bevin recently signed an executive order expanding the scholarship to eligible students enrolled in certificate, diploma and associate of applied science degrees in one of the state’s top five high-demand workforce sectors.

From Washington Times