Degree Paths
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
- are two-year degree plans
- lead directly into the workforce
- focus on core subject content
- include hands-on application of core content
- require only five general education courses (Communication, Humanities/Fine Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics)
- requires non-calculus based math courses
Articulation Agreements
- are two-year degree plans
- are directed toward specific four-year institutions
- are a combination of the AAS and bachelor degree tracks
- allow transfer credit for many core technical-level courses
- allow substitution of transfer-level courses for technical-level requirements:
- ENG 111 instead of ENG 110
- ENG 112 instead of ENG 114
- MAT 171 instead of MAT 110 or MAT 121
- PSY 150 instead of PSY 118
- graduates are employable upon completion
- graduates have a university transfer plan
- employers typically offer tuition assistance programs for employees who want to pursue additional education
The following programs have articulation agreements for transfer:
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
- Architectural Technology - AAS
- Associate in Engineering - AE
- Biopharmaceutical Technology - AAS
- Biotechnology - AAS
- Civil Engineering Technology - AAS
- Construction Management Technology - AAS
- Electrical Systems Technology - AAS
- Electronics Engineering Technology - AAS
- Geomatics Technology (Surveying) - AAS
- Interior Design - AAS
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - AAS
- Welding Technology - AAS
Articulation agreement information shows transfer options for all Wake Tech programs
Associate in Engineering (AE) Degree
- designed for transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor’s degree
- first two years are mostly general education classes
- entry into the workforce is delayed
- require higher-level math (pre-calculus and calculus)
- more theory than hands-on experience
- the typical transfer path is the AE Degree
Other
Some institutions, such as UNC-Charlotte and Appalachian State University, offer AAS transfer options but have not signed formal articulation agreements.
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