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Degrees & Certificates

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  • Receive a comprehensive education in energy technologies and petroleum fundamentals in use today. Students will also learn how to thrive in an oil and gas organization by understanding principles that lead to success such as business ethics, time management and team building.
  • Learn about advanced geospatial technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Gain fundamental computer skills along with an understanding of how these technologies are used to enhance agricultural equipment for precision planting and harvesting and other applications.
  • Journalism

    Associate of Applied Science
    Explore the historical and cultural role of the media in society while learning the basics of news research, writing, reporting and interviewing as well as how to verify sources and photojournalism. Apply your learning during an in-depth journalism internship on a subject you’re eager to explore.
  • Journalism - Liberal Arts

    Associate of Arts
    Learn how to clearly, accurately and fairly report media news while creating journalistic pieces for internet-based media. This comprehensive 2-year liberal arts program prepares students to go on to complete a bachelor's degree at a 4-year school as they embark on a future career in journalism. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
  • Gain skills in the fundamentals of news reporting, writing and editing. Explore the different beats that journalists cover and learn how to do research, conduct interviews, and write and edit like a reporter.
  • Liberal Arts

    Associate of Arts
    This degree is for students seeking a general education. Students work with an advisor to develop an education plan that meets their goals as they prepare to transfer credits to a four-year college or university.
  • Liberal Arts - A.S.

    Associate of Science
    This is a liberal arts associate of science (A.S.) degree with designation (DWD). This degree is for students seeking a general education with an emphasis on science and mathematics. Students work with an advisor to develop an education plan that meets their goals as they prepare to transfer credits to a four-year college or university.
  • LPN to RN Nursing Degree

    Associate of Applied Science
    Study fundamental and advanced nursing skills including microbiology, pharmacology, surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing and psychiatric and mental health nursing. Train to prepare for the NCLEX RN exam, which will allow you to apply for jobs as a Registered Nurse.
  • This automotive technology certificate program covers everything you need to know to perform maintenance and light repairs on automobiles. Learn basic automotive systems and how to diagnose and repair them, including brakes, electrical, starting and charging systems, engines, emissions, suspension and steering, drive trains, transmissions and HVAC.