Associate of Applied Science in Applied Arts and Science

The applied arts and sciences AAS degrees offers you an opportunity to create an individualized undergraduate program of study. The degree requires you to complete at least 60 credit hours of course work comprised of general education courses along with course work in one or two professional concentration area. Each concentration is customized by you, with guidance and advice from your academic adviser, and crafted from courses that provide you with expertise in specific areas of study. Courses may be chosen from throughout RIT's nine colleges and from nearly all of our degree programs.

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes: 4 years of English 3 years of social studies and/or history 3-4 years of mathematics Specific math requirements are detailed by college below 2-3 years of science Specific science requirements are detailed by college below Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalence Submit an official high school transcript. Transcripts may be sent electronically or mailed/emailed to RIT Admissions from your high school. Submit a letter of recommendation. A school counselor recommendation is preferred, teacher recommendations are welcome, and any additional recommendation letters will be considered (minimum of 1 recommendation letter required, suggested maximum of 3-5).