Degrees, Certificates of Achievement, & Certificates of Specialization by Department

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Agriculture

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Anthropology

No active programs available.

Arabic

No active programs available.

Art

Associate of Fine Arts

The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours vary based on the specific program. The Associate of Fine Arts degree is a transfer degree for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in studio fine arts, graphic design, Art Education or music at either a four-year college, university or art school.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Biology

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

Business

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Business Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Chemistry

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

College Development

No active programs available.

Commercial Driving

No active programs available.

Communication

No active programs available.

Computer Science

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Computer-Aided Drafting

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Culinary

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Economics

No active programs available.

Education

Associate of Arts in Teaching

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) is awarded to students completing the requirements of the academic transfer program for future educators. It is a 64-hour program that includes a general education core and elective/institutional requirements. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree at a four-year institution.

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Engineering

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

English

Associate of Fine Arts

The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours vary based on the specific program. The Associate of Fine Arts degree is a transfer degree for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in studio fine arts, graphic design, Art Education or music at either a four-year college, university or art school.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

English as a Second Language

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Exercise Science

No active programs available.

French

No active programs available.

Geography

No active programs available.

German

No active programs available.

Global Studies

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Graphic Design

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

History

No active programs available.

Information Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Literature

No active programs available.

Logistics

No active programs available.

Manufacturing

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Mathematics

No active programs available.

Medical Assisting & Health Information Management

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Multimedia & Web Development

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Certificate of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization (CS) is for people who desire information or skills in a specific area related to their current or future job. They usually can be completed in a short period of time (one semester or less that two semesters).

Music

No active programs available.

Nursing

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (AS) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. It generally parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree at a four year institution.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Philosophy

No active programs available.

Physical Science

No active programs available.

Political Science

No active programs available.

Practical Nursing

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement (CA) are awarded upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses for each program. Normally, two semesters are necessary to complete the requirements for a one-year certificate.

Psychology

No active programs available.

Reading

No active programs available.

Sociology

No active programs available.

Spanish

No active programs available.

Surgical Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded to students apon completing the requirements in a program designed for professionals. These degrees are designed to prepare students for a specific profession or career. Minimum credit hours required varies based on the specific program. Although this degree is not intended to be a transfer degree, some of the courses will transfer to four-year institutions.

Theatre

Associate of Fine Arts

The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) is awarded to students completing the requirements of a specifically identified academic program available within this degree. Minimum credit hours vary based on the specific program. The Associate of Fine Arts degree is a transfer degree for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in studio fine arts, graphic design, Art Education or music at either a four-year college, university or art school.

Welding

No active programs available.