Major studies in Career Technical. At least 12 hours of course work in the major preceding graduation with an associate of applied science degree must be completed at Pellissippi State. The student must meet the requirements for graduation under any one catalog in effect during the student's attendance at Pellissippi State, provided that the catalog used is within six years of the date of graduation. Articulation agreements may specify shorter completion periods. This option does not exempt anyone from the general requirements of Pellissippi State.
General requirements are subject to change without notice.
An annual commencement exercise is scheduled at the end of each spring semester for those certified as completing all requirements during or before the spring semester. As required by public policy, a student may, as a prerequisite for graduation, be required to take one or more tests designed to measure achievement in general education and in the major. The purpose of such examinations is to evaluate the effectiveness of the College or the program. In order to comply fully with this provision, students must authorize the release of their scores to the College. Unless otherwise provided for in an individual major, however, no minimum score or level of achievement is required for graduation.