Program Awards

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  1. Associate in Science (AS)
    The Associate in Science degree is an undergraduate award signifying successful completion of a prescribed course of study (60 to 64 semester credit hours) designed for students planning to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the sciences or a specialized professional field.

  2. Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
    The Associate in Applied Science degree is an undergraduate award signifying successful completion of a prescribed course of study (60 to 76 semester credit hours) designed for students who wish to prepare for a career and at the same time enjoy the rewards of college general education. Associate in Applied Science degrees are offered in the following programs:

    Business Management - Accounting
    Business Management - Entrepreneurship
    Child Development
    Information Systems - Cloud Computing
    Information Systems - Computer and Network Support 
    Office Management - Medical Office Technology
    Office Management - Support Technology

  3. Certificate (CER)
    The Certificate prepares students for employment in specific occupational fields. A student who completes the requirements of a prescribed course of study (30 to 60 semester credit hours) as outlined in the Catalog is awarded a Certificate. Certificates are offered in the following programs:

    Business Management - Accounting
    Business Management - Entrepreneurship
    Child Development
    Information Systems - Cloud Computing
    Information Systems - Computer and Network Support
    Office Management - Medical Office Technology
    Office Management - Support Technology

  4. CTE Short-Term Certificate (STC)
    The CTE Short-Term Certificate is an undergraduate award signifying the successful completion of a prescribed course of study (9 to 29 semester credit hours) equipping the student with a focused set of skills for an entry-level position in business or industry. CTE Short-Term Certificates are not designed for transfer to a senior institution. CTE Short-Term Certificates are offered in the following programs:

    Business Foundations
    Business Management - Accounting
    Business Management - Entrepreneurship
    Child Development
    Child Development Associate
    Criminal Justice
    Information Systems - Computer and Network Support
    Information Systems - Hardware and Software Support
    Office Management - Medical Office Technology
    Office Management - Office Support Technology

  5. General Education Short-Term Certificate
    The General Education Short-Term Certificate is an undergraduate award signifying completion of a prescribed course of study (28-29 semester credit hours) designed to assist students in developing an academic foundation to earn credit toward the Associate in Science degree.