Academic Program Award Types

Associates Degree

Students who successfully complete the requirements for graduation, including all locally approved major prep work, general education requirements, and a minimum of 60 units of degree applicable work, may be awarded either an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree. Generally, STEM and career technical education based majors qualify as AS degrees, whereas all other areas are classified as AA degrees. Refer to the individual program pages for each degree’s classification.  Associate degrees are typically completed in four semesters/two academic years when attending full-time (i.e. 12 units per semester).

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)

Students who successfully complete the requirements for graduation, including all approved transfer model curriculum requirements with a “C” grade or higher, general education and transfer requirements associated with an approved transfer pattern, and a minimum of 60 units of CSU transferable work with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, may be awarded either an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree. STEM and career technical education based majors are classified as AS-Ts, whereas all other areas are classified as AA-Ts. Refer to the individual program pages for each degree’s classification. Associate degrees for transfer are typically completed in four semesters/two academic years when attending full-time (i.e. 12 units per semester).

Bachelor of Science Degree

Students who successfully complete the requirements for Crafton Hills College’s Bachelor of Science, including required lower-division coursework in the major, applicable general education requirements, and 40 units of upper-division coursework, may be awarded a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. This program is designed for students who have completed foundational coursework in their chosen field who seek additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership, management, education, and research to support their current professional goals and prepare for professional advancement in their field. Refer to the individual program page for specific admission, credential, and graduation requirements. Bachelor’s degrees are typically completed in eight semesters/four academic years when attending full-time (i.e. 12 units per semester). This will vary depending specific program requirements. 

Certificate (Locally Approved)

Students who successfully complete the requirements set by locally approved, low unit programs may be issued a certificate denoting their completion. Certificate programs do not require the completion of a general education pattern. These programs are not approved to appear as awards on official college transcripts, and paper certificates that are awarded may not be available for reproduction if lost or damaged. Please contact the department of Career Technical Education for additional details. Program length varies depending on the number of total required units for each certificate, prerequisites, and course sequencing.

Certificate of Achievement

Students who successfully complete the requirements of selected programs approved by the California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office, may receive a Certificates of Achievement that will appear on their official college transcript. Certificate of Achievement programs do not require the completion of a general education pattern. Program length varies depending on the number of total required units for each certificate, prerequisites, and course sequencing.

Certificate of Competency

Students who complete noncredit coursework in a prescribed pathway as chaptered with the California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office that prepares students to take non-degree applicable credit coursework, including basic skills and English as a second language, or to take degree applicable credit coursework leading to completion of a credit certificate, an associate degree, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution will be awarded a Certificate of Competency. Certificates of Competency will appear on a noncredit transcript, separate from a student's traditional transcript of credit-based work. Program length varies depending on the number of total units required for each certificate, prerequisites, and course sequencing.

Certificate of Completion

Students who complete noncredit coursework in a prescribed pathway as chaptered with the California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office intended to improve employability or increase job opportunities will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Certificates of Completion will appear on a noncredit transcript, separate from a student's traditional transcript of credit-based work. Program length varies depending on the number of total hours required for each certificate.