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Social Sciences, AS

Explore a curriculum that emphasizes cultural and social understanding, critical thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative and scientific reasoning, and information literacy through 20-21 required courses. Students from this program major in a wide variety of fields, including anthropology, economics, government/political science, history, mass communications, pre-law, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, and even teacher certification.

Science, AS

The curriculum requires a variety of math and science courses and is designed for individuals who are interested in a professional or scientific program for transfer to a four-year college or university. Students are prepared to complete a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, forestry, geology, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, physical therapy, pre-medicine, science education, or mathematics.

Math specialization, Science, AS

The curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, applied mathematics, or computer science. Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives that are part of the 19 courses required for completion should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

Management, Business, AAS

This comprehensive degree will help students who wish to advance from an entry-level position into management, seek employment in business management, or who are in management and seeking further promotion. Coursework offers broad theoretical and practical instruction in accounting, marketing, business law, statistics, economics, and human resource management through the completion of 21 courses.

Information Technology, AS

This program will prepare individuals for employment in this growing field. Completion of this program should qualify graduates for entry-level positions in information management or information technology. While completing the 20 required courses, students focus on math, written and oral communication, information technology, programming, and social sciences. This program can also transfer into a bachelor’s degree at several institutions; students should work with advisors to ensure the courses and/or the degree are compatible with transfer.

Information Systems Technology, AAS

This program will prepare individuals for employment in this growing field through entry-level positions as a computer support specialist, networking technician, app developer or programmer. The required courses cover topics in math, written and oral communication, information technology, social sciences, and accounting. Students who wish to transfer should coordinate with an advisor to determine the best pathway for each specific institution.

Education, AS

This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university teacher preparation program. The 20 courses are specifically selected so students can seek endorsement and licensure as teachers in PK-3, PK-6, middle school, or special education. Students should work closely with an advisor when choosing courses for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

Health Science, AS

This program can provide a community college career pathway for students seeking health careers requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. This curriculum requires 20-21 general and specialized courses in the social sciences, the humanities, written and oral communication, as well as health and science. Students should work closely with an advisor to choose the best transfer degree and ensure credits transfer successfully.

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