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Degrees/Certificate Plans

The College offers five associate degrees and several career and technical education certificates.

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree.

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree is designed for education majors who plan to transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree.

The Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree is designed for transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree in fine arts.

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is designed for biology, chemistry, and engineering majors who plan to transfer to a university as part of a bachelor's degree.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed for entry-level employment through practical and theoretical courses.  Please see individual degree plans listed below for specific degree/certificate requirements.

The career and technical education certificate is for students whose intended job does not require the associate degree.

Degree/Certificate PlanCatalog YearCatalog YearCatalog Year
Associate of Arts2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Arts in Teaching2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Fine Arts in Art2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Fine Arts in Music2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Science - Biology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Science - Chemistry2026-20272025-2026
Associate of Science - Engineering2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Accounting2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Applied Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS - Apprenticeship Training2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Automotive Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Biotechnology2026-20272025-2026
AAS/Certificate - Business Management2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Child Care/Early Childhood Education2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Computer Support Option2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Criminal Justice Cyber Forensics Option2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Cyber Security Option2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Culinary Arts2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Digital Communication2026-20272025-2026
AAS/Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Health Information Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Law Enforcement Academy/P.O.S.T.2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS - Nursing (RN)2026-20272025-20262024-2025
Certificate - Nursing (LPN)2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Precision Machining Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Radiologic Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS - Veterinary Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025
AAS/Certificate - Welding Technology2026-20272025-20262024-2025

These worksheets are designed to assist students in course selection and general program planning. They reflect the most current program requirements only. It is important that all students work with an advisor and consult the College Catalog specific to their enrollment period before making final course scheduling decisions.