AAS Degrees & Certificates
Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degrees prepare students to enter the workforce in skilled and technical occupations. These programs are not intended to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. These AAS degrees may lead to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree which further prepares students for expanded career opportunities through advanced, applied education.
Certificates are smaller awards designed to prepare students with specific, employment focused skill sets. These programs are not intended to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. These certificates may lead to an AAS degree which further prepares students for expanded career opportunities through advanced, applied education. Many certificates are stackable with other certificates or associate degrees. For more information on stacking certificates and financial aid eligibility, please contact your student success advisor.
AAS degrees are listed below by area, explore each grouping for more information and a full list of certificates:
Business & Information Technology: Accounting, Business, Business Logistics, Computer Information Systems, Database Administration, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Networking, & Virtualization, and Hospitality.
Engineering, Math & Science: Forestry Technology, Natural Resources Technology, Wildlife Technology, Geospatial Science, and Horticulture & Landscape Technologies.
Health Sciences & Wellness: Mental Health & Social Work, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical, Health Information Technology, Integrative Health Professions, Integrative Health Bodu-Energy, Nursing, Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology.
Liberal Arts, Communication & Design:Architectural Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Video Production & Editing, Interactive Design, and Recording Arts Technology.
Manufacturing, Skilled Trades & Applied Technology: Automation & Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration, Highway Maintenance Management, Precision Machining, Optics, Quantum & Laser Technology, and Welding Technology.
Social Science, Education & Public Service: Law Enforcement Academy, Early Childhood Education, and Paralegal/Legal Assistant.