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General Studies, AS

This flexible degree allows students to design a curriculum that meets specific career or transfer plans, including courses in science, history, social sciences, mathematics and the humanities. The program consists of general education coursework and additional elective credits that may be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer.

Cybersecurity, AAS

This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cybersecurity (information assurance), or for those who are presently in IT or a security field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information security. Students will take courses in a variety of disciplines and topics including, networking, telecommunications, software and hardware, UNIX and Linux, hacking, and firewalls.

Business Administration, AS

This degree is designed to prepare individuals for business programs at a four-year institution through 20-21 core classes in English, history and math, as well as specialized classes in accounting and economics. Electives offer an understanding of business needs and practices and allow for a seamless transfer to many four-year institutions. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration. Students who are considering transfer into a bachelor’s degree must coordinate with advisors for successful transfer.

Cloud Computing, Certificate

This career studies certificate is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields through the completion of required courses in topics like Linux, virtual infrastructure, network security, and Python.

Accounting, AAS

This degree is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills. Accounting students work with computerized accounting applications and online research tools to develop the problem-solving and technical skills required to work in the public and private sectors through coursework in subjects like cost accounting, taxation, economics, statistics, and data analytics. In many instances, students can transfer to senior institutions and obtain a bachelor’s degree when working closely with an advisor.

Health Sciences specialization, General Studies, AS

The academic foundation in this degree will allow students to continue their education within the health profession or prepare for entry to a variety of allied health or health sciences bachelor’s programs through the completion of 21 courses. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives to ensure the courses meet each students specific career goals.

Education specialization, Social Science, 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.

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