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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 engineering and biological science students 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 Arts2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Arts in Teaching2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Fine Arts in Art2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Fine Arts in Music2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Science - Biology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Science - Engineering2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Accounting2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Applied Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS - Apprenticeship Training2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Automotive Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Business Management2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Child Care/Early Childhood Education2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Computer Support Option2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Criminal Justice Cyber Forensics Option2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - CIS: Cyber Security Option2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Culinary Arts2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Health Information Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Law Enforcement Academy/P.O.S.T.2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS - Nursing (RN)2025-20262024-20252023-2024
Certificate - Nursing (LPN)2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Precision Machining Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Radiologic Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS - Veterinary Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024
AAS/Certificate - Welding Technology2025-20262024-20252023-2024

The following programs are no longer accepting new students.  This degree plan is listed for current students finishing these programs.

Degree/Certificate PlanCatalog YearCatalog
Year
Catalog
Year
AAS - Occupational Therapy Assistant (Discontinued Spring 2023)2022-20232021-20222020-2021
AAS - Physical Therapist Assistant (Discontinued Spring 2024)2023-20242022-20232021-2022

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.