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Degrees & Certificates

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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.
Mammography Technologist Certificate

Certificate

This certificate is only available to students with a radiologic technology associate degree and current ARRT certification. Learn fundamental mammography skills, gain clinical experience in mammography exams and prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam to become a certified mammography technologist. Learn mammography techniques such as positioning, equipment, image production and radiation safety.
Mathematics

Associate of Science

Study single variable calculus techniques of integration, analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and power series along with multivariable calculus principles of vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals and applications. Blending classwork with intensive lab work learn basic computer science and programming using C++ or Java, algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Music

Associate of Arts

Embrace your love of music while gaining the skills you need to start your career in this art form that teaches us, moves us and brings us together. This 2-year program prepares you to complete your bachelor's degree at a 4-year school before starting your future as a performance artist, composer, music therapist, music instructor, band/choir director or music producer. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Nursing

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.
Political Science

Associate of Arts

Study political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments and processes, and international relations, the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, and civil liberties. Learn about public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government along with domestic political systems, developments, themes, and events across developed and developing countries and regions while applying the comparative method to identify similarities and differences. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Psychology

Associate of Arts

Along with general requirements to prepare you to transfer to a bachelor's degree at a 4-year school, study the science of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Learn about cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, sex, gender, sexuality, and social psychology and choose from specialty psych courses including death and dying, growth and development and abnormal psychology. This is a liberal arts associate of arts (A.A.) degree with designation (DWD).
Psychology - Liberal Arts A.S.

Associate of Science

Along with general requirements to prepare you to transfer to a bachelor's degree at a 4-year school, study the science of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Learn about cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, sex, gender, sexuality, and social psychology. This is a liberal arts associate of science (A.S.) degree with designation (DWD).
Public Health

Associate of Arts

Along with general requirements to prepare for transfer to a bachelor's degree at a 4-year school, study the academic discipline of public health. Students gain an understanding of how to confront systemic health challenges to provide optimal health to whole populations in courses which provide an introduction to the knowledge required for careers in community and public health. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).