Is the AOS the same as an AAS?

Answer 1

The AAS (Associate of Applied Science) and the AOS (Associate of Occupational Studies), are basically the same. Both are designed to give the student all the expertise necessary to enter the workforce particular to a specific career path immediately after completion of the degree. The AAS does have some general education requirements such as communication skills (written and oral) social science and humanities, where the AOS may have none.