Associate Degree Testing Requirement
Students finishing associate degree programs must complete a general education competency assessment (ETS Proficiency Profile) during either the last semester or the next-to-last semester prior to graduation. The assessment includes items that measure four core skills areas: critical thinking, writing, reading, and mathematics. Unless otherwise provided for in an individual program, no minimum score or level of achievement is required for graduation. The general education assessment is administered during the fall and spring semesters on all campuses and for online programs to accommodate all graduating students.
Students may also be asked to participate in one or more satisfaction surveys designed to measure institutional effectiveness. Participation in testing and surveys may be required for all students, students in selected programs, and for students selected on a sample basis.