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Degrees & Certificates

Associate in Arts Degree
Designed for students who plan to transfer to another college and work towards a bachelor’s degree. The most popular discipline is the General Transfer Studies.

Associate in Science Degree
Designed to transfer to a particular institution in a specialized area.

Associate in Applied Science Degree
Helps students develop practical and theoretical skills that prepare them for entry-level jobs.

Associate in Fine Arts Degree
Offered jointly with the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is designed for students who plan to transfer to UM-St. Louis and earn a bachelor of fine arts degree.

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
For students who are interested in teaching as a career, and for those who want to acquire a strong foundation of educational concepts and skills before transferring to a four-year college program.

Certificate of Proficiency
Designed for persons whose intended job does not require an associate degree.  Usually require one year of full-time attendance to complete.

Certificate of Specialization
Designed for persons who desire information and skills in a specific area, usually related to a current job. Usually requires 18 semester hours to complete.