The AAS-T is built upon the technical courses required for job preparation, but also includes a college-level general education component, common in structure for all such degrees. AAS-T courses are designed for the dual purpose of immediate employment and as preparation for the junior year in the bachelor of applied science (BAS) degree. The AAS-T degree generally will not be accepted in transfer in preparation for bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees although the general education component of the degree will be accepted in transfer.