The degree requirements listed in the links below are from the 2024-2026 catalog. Students must satisfy either the graduation requirements at the time he/she first enrolled as a classified student in a specific ASCC degree or certificate program, or the requirements in effect at the time of his/her graduation. A student whose enrollment is interrupted for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer sessions) must complete the requirements in effect at the time the student is readmitted or the requirements in effect at the time of his/her graduation. Any exceptions must be petitioned to the appropriate Dean.

To review past requirements, please see our catalogs page.

Awarding a Degree or Certificate

All specified program requirements must be completed for the Associate Degrees and the Certificates of Proficiency in order to be awarded a Degree or Certificate.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Upon graduating from the American Samoa Community College, all students should acquire the skills and demonstrate proficiencies as

• ILO 1 Effective Communicators: ASCC graduates communicate respectfully, listen attentively, seek clarification, and value the opinions of others. Graduates effectively present information using a variety of modes and media. They adapt their method of presentation to suit specific audiences and convey their intended message using a variety of oral, written, and visual strategies;
• ILO 2 Quantitative Competent Individuals: ASCC graduates organize, and critically examine written, oral, visual, and numerical information. Graduates efficiently use technology as a tool to gather and evaluate information from a variety of perspectives. Graduates use the information ethically, respecting the legal restrictions that exist when using published, confidential, and proprietary information;
• ILO 3 Critical Thinkers: ASCC graduates engage in the examination of ideas, issues, and problems, drawing on established bodies of knowledge and means of analysis. Graduates organize information logically and consider alternate strategies. They recognize the need for multiple voices and seek opportunities for those voices to be heard;
• ILO 4 Global Citizens: ASCC graduates are prepared to participate in regional and global communities. They demonstrate knowledge of their region and the world;
• ILO 5 Responsible Leaders: ASCC graduates act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions, ethically and equitably. Graduates engage in professional dialogue and participate in learning communities.

General Education

The General Education program is the core of the undergraduate degree for all students, regardless of their major. The General Education Outcomes define what the institution wants students to be able to do upon completion of the General Education Program for an AA, AS, or B.Ed. degree. The program is organized around five domains Communication, Information Technology Literacy, Critical Thinking, Global Awareness and Cultural Competence, and Personal Development and Responsibility. General Education courses enhance content foundational competencies in core disciplinary areas of study. Second Year General Education course requirements are determined by degree programs based on the need of content genre.

Program Requirements consists of courses specific to a discipline or area of specialization. These courses are program focused with an emphasis in specialized areas.

GEO 1 Communication: Fosters the ability to receive and express information through various mediums.

• GEO 1-A Listening and Speaking- Listen actively and speak effectively in many different situations.
• GEO 1-B Reading- Read effectively to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate information.
• GEO 1-C Writing- Write clearly, concisely and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats and for many audiences.

GEO 2 Information Technology Literacy: Demonstrates the ability to utilize technology to evaluate, present, and apply information.

• GEO 2-A Evaluate Information- Demonstrates the ability to access, locate, manage, and evaluate information from multiple sources.
• GEO 2-B.1 Present Information using Technology- Utilizes technological tools to perform basic functions appropriate to job and life.
• GEO 2-B.2 Apply Information- Applies research skills and presents knowledge in multiple formats.

GEO 3 Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to think critically in applying quantitative and scientific concepts and methods to effectively problem-solve in a variety of contexts.

• GEO 3-A Quantitative- Apply quantitative skills to personal, academic and career related activities.
• GEO 3-B Scientific- Apply scientific concepts and models to analyze complex problems in academic and real-life situations.
• GEO 3-C Problem Solving- Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize information and evaluate the credibility of sources/contexts.

GEO 4 Global Awareness and Cultural Competence: Understands and appreciates the historical and cultural context regionally and globally

• GEO 4-A Social Economic and Political Systems- Identifies social, economic and political systems and issues.
• GEO 4-B Perspectives of Others Diversity- Recognizes and respects the perspectives of others (locally and globally) and develops an awareness of diverse attitudes, values and beliefs.
• GEO 4-C Samoa and the Pacific- Demonstrates an appreciation of Samoan Culture and other Pacific cultures.

GEO 5 Personal Development and Responsibility: Enhance personal growth and wellness leading to responsible decision making.

• GEO 5-A Ethical Decision Making- Demonstrates and applies ethical decision making in real life situations.
• GEO 5-B Health Choices and Practices- Demonstrates the acquired knowledge to promote good/wise health choices and practices that enhance wellness.
• GEO 5-C Community and Family Participation- Identifies and recognizes the relevance of being responsible and participates actively in family and community.
• GEO 5-D Career, Personal and Professional Growth- Develop career goals and plans and apply lifelong learning skills for personal and professional growth.

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