Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 589 - HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Division 7 - PROGRAMS
Section 589-007-0140 - Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for Apprentices and Journey Persons

(1) Community college associate degree and certificate of completion programs offered for registered apprentices and journey persons will follow the same local and Commission standards, criteria and requirements as other certificate of completion and associate degree programs. Programs will follow the Certificate of Completion and Associate Degree Approval Procedures identified by the Office.

(2) Community college associate degree and certificate of completion programs developed for registered apprentices and journey persons will follow the general education, related instruction and other college requirements for certificate of completion and associate degree programs as identified by each community college.

(3) Community colleges will provide opportunities for apprentices and journey persons to achieve an associate degree using knowledge and skills from current and prior education and experience. The associate degree opportunity may include, but not be limited to, an Associate of Applied Science degree in an apprenticeable trade, or an Associate of Applied Science degree in an area such as Industrial Technology, or an Associate of General Studies.

(4) Community colleges with Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) programs for registered apprentices and journey persons (apprenticeable trade AAS degree programs or in an area such Industrial Technology degree programs) will align with BOLI minimum guideline standards by apprenticeable trade within two years of the establishment of the minimum guidelines standards for the apprenticeable trade. New and existing AAS degree programs for registered apprentices and journey persons will follow the Minimum Guideline Standards Certificate of Completion and Associate of Applied Science Degree Procedures identified by the Office in consultation with stakeholders.