Cooperative Agreement Program

Cooperative Agreement Programs

Through cooperative and joint-degree programs with Gainesville State College, Lanier Technical College is also able to offer its students an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) option in a variety of academic programs. This degree can be earned by completing an approved diploma at the Lanier Technical College campus and a corresponding set of general studies courses at the Gainesville State College Campus.

1. Associate of Applied Science in Business		3. Associate of Applied Science in Services
	a. Accounting b. Banking and Finance c. Business Administrative Technology d. Internet Specialist (Web Site Design) e. Management & Supervisory Development f. Marketing Management g. Microcomputer Specialist h. Networking Specialist		a. Cosmetology b. Criminal Justice Technology c. Early Childhood Care & Education

2. Associate of Applied Science in Health		4. Associate of Applied Science in Technology
	a. Dental Hygiene* b. Medical Assisting c. Clinical Laboratory Technology d. Paramedic Technology e. Practical Nursing f. Surgical Technology		a. Air Conditioning Technology b. Automotive Technology c. Drafting d. Electrical Construction and Maintenance e. Electronics Technology f. Environmental Horticulture g. Fire Science Technology h. Industrial Systems Technology i. Interiors j. Machine Tool Technology k. Printing/Graphics Technology l. Welding and Joining Technology

The required general education component of the AAS degree at Gainesville State College consists of not less than 20 semester credit hours exclusive of Physical Education hours. Some programs may require more than 20 semester credit hours at Gainesville State College. Coursework from Lanier Technical College will be transferred upon completion of the Technical College component. There must be a total of at least 60 semester credit hours, excluding Physical Education, for the AAS degree. Elective credit hours to complete the 60 semester hour requirement may be taken at either institution.

The student must satisfy admissions requirements at both institutions.
Each institution will evaluate each applicant and accept or reject the applicant based on its established admission policies.
Any CPC deficiencies will be waived for students who transfer a completed program for their vocational/technical area of specialization from Lanier Technical College to Gainesville State College.
Students will have three options for pursuit of the cooperative degree:
1. Take the Gainesville State College component first, or
2. Take the Technical College component first, or
3. Take both institutional components simultaneously.
Student financial aid will be administered by the institution from which the student is taking courses. If the student elects to take courses from both institutions simultaneously, the student will choose which institution administers the financial aid.
Transcripts of completed credits will be exchanged by both institutions upon receiving a written request from the student.
The student must submit an application for graduation to the Gainesville State College Registrar’s Office.
All diploma requirements must be satisfied at Lanier Technical College before an Associate of Applied Science degree will be awarded.

*	The Dental Hygiene program is a joint degree program and as such, the Gainesville State college component must be taken first.