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What is the difference between an Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degree?

April 26, 2017applied Associate degree

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What is the difference between an Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degree?

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The major difference between the two degrees is approximately 15 to 18 hours of general education courses. An Associate of Science (AS) degree is a minimum of 84 credit hours, while an Associate of Applied Science degree is a minimum of 69 credit hours.