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Key Terms
AAS: associate in applied science degree -number of ST credits is more
than 50% of the degree plan, target is 60 credits
Core:
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for surgical technology – CCST 6
th
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for higher ed – gen eds (i.e. math, English, & humanities)
Contact hours: the number of hours you meet in a given term
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Public schools are reimbursed based on number of contact hours
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Must use same terminology used in higher education
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Ex. For a 3 credit course, contact hours is typically 48. 48/16 weeks = 3 hours