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Human Services, AS

This social sciences program is designed for those who desire to help others with prevention and remediation services in a variety of settings, including community, residential care and institutional settings. This program requires completion of courses in topics such as basic counseling, problem solving, substance abuse, psychology, sociology and more. Students who wish to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program should work closely with an advisor.

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.

Computer Science, AS

Students will take 19 courses in subjects such as calculus, science, and programming, as well as the humanities. This program offers foundational courses to prepare students for transfer. Students who are considering transfer into a bachelor’s degree must coordinate with advisors for successful transfer.

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.

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.

Computer Science specialization, Science, AS

This program offers foundational courses to prepare students for transfer. Students will study the principles of designing and coding software, algorithms, and data structures and will dive into the intricacies of computer architecture while enrolling in the 19 required courses. Transfer students should work closely with an advisor to ensure successful transfer into the student’s institution of choice.

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