An associate degree will not be awarded to a student who is progressing toward a baccalaureate degree in the same academic discipline. A student who holds a baccalaureate degree will not be awarded an associate degree in the same discipline.

1. Admission: Admission standards applicable to baccalaureate programs will also be applicable to the associate degrees. Any special departmental or program admission requirements must be approved by the Faculty Senate.
2. Proficiencies: Standards of minimum proficiencies established for bachelor's degree students will be applicable to associate degree students.
3. Probation: Existing standards for probation will also be applicable to students in the associate degree programs.
4. Graduation:


To earn an associate degree the student must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the general education requirement.
2. Earn at least 60-64 semester hours of credit with a Millersville cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
3. Complete a major field of study with a Millersville grade point average of 2.0.
4. Satisfy the minimum residence requirement of one year, including 30 semester hours of coursework.
5. Complete 50% of major at Millersville.
5. Departments that submit degree programs should designate which associate degree applies to the proposed program. All programs must contain a rationale, must demonstrate a need, and must follow all standard University approval procedures. Program proposals should follow the State System of Higher Education Program Approval Policy statement.

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