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Program/Area of Study Quick Guide
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture [AA Transfer]
Agricultural Science and Technology [AAS Career]
Agricultural Production [Cert Career]
Precision Agriculture [Cert Career]
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology [AAS Career]
Dietetics [AA Transfer]
Horticulture Landscape Management [AAS Career]
Horticulture Landscaping [Cert Career]
Horticulture Turfgrass Management [AAS Career]
Horticulture Turfgrass Operations [Cert Career]
Architecture & Construction
Architecture [AA Transfer]
Home Performance Technology [AAS Career]
Home Performance Technician [Cert Career]
HVAC/R Technology [AAS Career]
HVAC Residential Installer [Cert Career]
HVAC Technician [Cert Career]
Commercial Refrigeration Technician [Cert Career]
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Associate in Arts [Transfer]
Art [AA Transfer]
Communication - General [AA Transfer]
Mass Communication [AA Transfer]
Communication - Public Relations [AA Transfer]
Dance [AA Transfer]
English [AA Transfer]
Foreign Language [AA Transfer]
Graphic Communications [AAS Career]
Digital Imaging [Cert Career]
Digital Publishing [Cert Career]
iMedia [Cert Career]
Page Layout [Cert Career]
Printing [Cert Career]
Graphic Design [AA Transfer]
Interior Design [AA Transfer]
Journalism [AA Transfer]
Multimedia [AA Transfer]
Music [AA Transfer]
Theatre [AA Transfer]
Business Management & Administration
Actuarial Science [AA Transfer]
Business Administration [AA Transfer]
Business [AAS Career]
Business Specialist [Cert Career]
Entrepreneurship [Cert Career]
Office Assistant [Cert Career]
Economics [AA Transfer]
International Business [AA Transfer]
Music Business [AA Transfer]
Music Industry [AA Transfer]
Education & Training
Associate in General Studies [AGS General]
Education (Early Childhood) [AA Transfer]
Education (Elementary) [AA Transfer]
Education (Secondary) [AA Transfer]
Education (Special) [AA Transfer]
Family and Consumer Sciences [AA Transfer]
Interpreter Preparation [AAS Career]
Interpreter Preparation [Cert Career]
Library Technical Assistant [Cert Career]
Physical Education [AS Transfer]
Personal/Fitness Trainer [Cert Career]
Finance
Accountancy [AA Transfer]
Accounting Bookkeeper [Cert Career]
Accounting Clerk [Cert Career]
Government & Public Administration
Political Science [AA Transfer]
Social Work [AA Transfer]
Health Science
Dental Hygienist [AAS Career]
Health Information Technology [AAS Career]
Medical Coder [Cert Career]
Medical Assistant [Cert Career]
Medical Office Administrative Assistant [Cert Career]
Medical Office - Basic [Cert Career]
Medical Laboratory Technician [AAS Career]
Occupational Therapy Assistant [AAS Career]
Paramedic [AAS Career]
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [Cert Career]
Phlebotomist Certificate [Cert Career]
Physical Therapist Assistant [AAS Career]
Radiographer [AAS Career]
Computed Tomography [Cert Career]
Registered Nurse [AAS Career]
Healthcare Professional to RN Completion [AAS Career]
Licensed Practical Nurse [Cert Career]
Nursing Assistant Program [Cert Career]
Respiratory Therapist [AAS Career]
Surgical Technologist [AAS Career]
Central Sterile Service Technician [Cert Career]
Hospitality & Tourism
Culinary Arts Management [AAS Career]
Culinary Arts Management [Cert Career]
Restaurant Management [AAS Career]
Human Services
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training [AAS Career]
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training [Cert Career]
Early Childhood Education [AAS Career]
Early Childhood Education - Basic [Cert Career]
Early Childhood Education - Advanced [Cert Career]
Geography [AS Transfer]
History [AA Transfer]
International Studies [AA Transfer]
Liberal Arts [AA Transfer]
Philosophy [AA Transfer]
Psychology [AA Transfer]
Sociology [AA Transfer]
Information Technology
Cisco Networking Specialist [AAS Career]
LAN Technician [Cert Career]
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) [Cert Career]
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) [Cert Career]
Computer Information Systems - Business Emphasis [AA Transfer]
Computer Information Systems - Technical Emphasis [AA Transfer]
Computer Programming and Database Development [AAS Career]
Computer Programming and Database Development [Cert Career]
Network Administrator [AAS Career]
Networking [Cert Career]
Secure Software Development [AAS Career]
Web Systems [AAS Career]
Web Developer [Cert Career]
Web Developer Essentials [Cert Career]
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Fire Science Technology [AAS Career]
Criminal Justice [AA Transfer]
Law Enforcement [AAS Career]
Law Enforcement [Cert Career]
9-1-1 Telecommunicator [Cert Career]
Pre-Law [AA Transfer]
Paralegal [AAS Career]
Paralegal [Cert Career]
Manufacturing
Industrial Electrical Technology [AAS Career]
Industrial Maintenance [AAS Career]
Industrial Maintenance [Cert Career]
Machine Tool Technology [AAS Career]
CNC Machine Operator [Cert Career]
Manufacturing Engineering Technology [AAS Career]
Mechanical Engineering Technology [AAS Career]
Computer-Aided Mechanical Drafting [Cert Career]
Welding Technology [AAS Career]
Welding Specialist [Cert Career]
Welding Operator [Cert Career]
Production Welder [Cert Career]
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Associate in Science [AS Transfer]
Biology [AS Transfer]
Chemistry [AS Transfer]
Associate in Engineering Science [AES Transfer]
Engineering [AS Transfer]
Environmental Science [AS Transfer]
Geology [AS Transfer]
Mathematics [AA Transfer]
Meteorology [AS Transfer]
Physics [AS Transfer]
Pre-Chiropractic [AS Transfer]
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental [AS Transfer]
Pre-Pharmacy [AS Transfer]
Pre-Physical Therapy [AS Transfer]
Pre-Veterinary [AS Transfer]
Statistics [AA Transfer]
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Automotive Technology [AAS Career]
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology [AAS Career]
GM Automotive Service Educational Program [AAS Career]
Management - Supply Chain Management [AAS Career]
Management of Supply Chain [Cert Career]
Truck Driver Training [Cert Career]
Course Descriptions
Course Identification
A-D
Accounting (ACCTG)
Agricultural Business (AGBUS)
Agricultural Mechanics (AGMEC)
Agriculture (AGRI)
American Sign Language (ASL)
Arabic (ARA)
Architectural Construction Technology (ARCTK)
Architecture (ARCH)
Art (ART)
Automotive Technology (AUTO)
Banking (BANK)
Biology (BIOL)
Bridge (BRDGE)
Business (BUS)
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology (CATTK)
Central Sterile Service Technician (CSST)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Child Development (CHILD)
Chinese (CHN)
Communication (COMM)
Computer Management-Cisco (CMCIS)
Computer Management-General (CMGEN)
Computer Management-Networking (CMNET)
Computer Management-Web (CMWEB)
Computer Science (CMPSC)
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Culinary Arts (CA)
Dance (DANCE)
Deconstruction (DECON)
Dental Hygiene (DHYGN)
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET)
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training (DACT)
E-J
Earth Science (EASC)
Economics (ECON)
Education (EDUC)
Electronics Servicing (ELCTS)
Electronics Technology (ELCTK)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMS)
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Engineering (ENGR)
English (ENGL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Film (FILM)
Fire Science Technology (FRSTK)
French (FR)
GED Preparation (GEDPR)
General College Studies (ICC)
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geography (GEOG)
German (GER)
Graphic Communications (GCOMM)
Graphic Design (GRDSN)
Green Building Construction (GRBCR)
Green Building Environment (GRBE)
Health (HLTH)
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Occupations (HEOCC)
History (HIST)
Home Performance Technology (HPT)
Horticulture (HORT)
Hospitality (HOS)
Human Services (HUMSV)
Humanities (HUMAN)
Interior Design (INDSN)
International Studies (INTST)
Interpreter Preparation (IPP)
Italian (ITAL)
Journalism (JOURN)
K-M
Library Technology (LIB)
Literature (LIT)
Machine Trades (MACTR)
Management (MGMT)
Marketing (MKTG)
Mass Communication (MCOMM)
Massage Therapy (TM)
Mathematics (MATH)
Mechanical Technology (MECTK)
Medical Laboratory (MEDLB)
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Medical Office (MEDO)
Multimedia (MM)
Music (MUS)
N-Z
Numerical Control Technology (NCTK)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Office Administration and Computer Support (OFACS)
Office Occupations (OFOCC)
Paralegal (PRLGL)
Philosophy (PHIL)
Physical Education (PHYED)
Physical Science (PHYSC)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PHTA)
Physics (PHYS)
Political Science (POLSC)
Practical Nursing (PRNRS)
Psychology (PSY)
Radiography (RADTK)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (REACT)
Registered Nursing (RNRS)
Respiratory Care (RESP)
Social Science (SSC)
Social Work (SOCWK)
Sociology (SOC)
Spanish (SPAN)
Spanish General Education Development (SPGED)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Surgical Technology (SURTK)
Theatre (THTRE)
Truck Driver Training (TKDR)
Typing Skills (TYPE)
Welding Technology (WELD)
Word Processing (WP)
Workplace Literacy (WPL)
Work Skills (WRKSK)
Non-Credit Courses
Additional Information
Student Services
Student Policies and Procedures
Campus Regulations
Directory
Explanation of Terms
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Academic Advisement and Special Groups
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Financial Information and Tuition
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Financial Assistance
Scholarships and Special Academic Services
Academic Policies and Requirements
Academic Policies
Grades
Academic Standing
Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities
General Certificate and Degree Requirements
Specific Degree Requirements
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in General Studies (AGS)
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Science (AS)
Associate in Engineering Science (AES)
Transfer Information
General Transfer Information
GECC Credential
IAI/ICC General Education Course Alignment
Specific Articulation Agreements
Special Programs and Classes
Specific Learning Groups
Corporate and Community Education
Academic Programs/Area of Study by Career Clusters
Program/Area of Study Quick Guide
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture [AA Transfer]
Agricultural Science and Technology [AAS Career]
Agricultural Production [Cert Career]
Precision Agriculture [Cert Career]
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology [AAS Career]
Dietetics [AA Transfer]
Horticulture Landscape Management [AAS Career]
Horticulture Landscaping [Cert Career]
Horticulture Turfgrass Management [AAS Career]
Horticulture Turfgrass Operations [Cert Career]
Architecture & Construction
Architecture [AA Transfer]
Home Performance Technology [AAS Career]
Home Performance Technician [Cert Career]
HVAC/R Technology [AAS Career]
HVAC Residential Installer [Cert Career]
HVAC Technician [Cert Career]
Commercial Refrigeration Technician [Cert Career]
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Associate in Arts [Transfer]
Art [AA Transfer]
Communication - General [AA Transfer]
Mass Communication [AA Transfer]
Communication - Public Relations [AA Transfer]
Dance [AA Transfer]
English [AA Transfer]
Foreign Language [AA Transfer]
Graphic Communications [AAS Career]
Digital Imaging [Cert Career]
Digital Publishing [Cert Career]
iMedia [Cert Career]
Page Layout [Cert Career]
Printing [Cert Career]
Graphic Design [AA Transfer]
Interior Design [AA Transfer]
Journalism [AA Transfer]
Multimedia [AA Transfer]
Music [AA Transfer]
Theatre [AA Transfer]
Business Management & Administration
Actuarial Science [AA Transfer]
Business Administration [AA Transfer]
Business [AAS Career]
Business Specialist [Cert Career]
Entrepreneurship [Cert Career]
Office Assistant [Cert Career]
Economics [AA Transfer]
International Business [AA Transfer]
Music Business [AA Transfer]
Music Industry [AA Transfer]
Education & Training
Associate in General Studies [AGS General]
Education (Early Childhood) [AA Transfer]
Education (Elementary) [AA Transfer]
Education (Secondary) [AA Transfer]
Education (Special) [AA Transfer]
Family and Consumer Sciences [AA Transfer]
Interpreter Preparation [AAS Career]
Interpreter Preparation [Cert Career]
Library Technical Assistant [Cert Career]
Physical Education [AS Transfer]
Personal/Fitness Trainer [Cert Career]
Finance
Accountancy [AA Transfer]
Accounting Bookkeeper [Cert Career]
Accounting Clerk [Cert Career]
Government & Public Administration
Political Science [AA Transfer]
Social Work [AA Transfer]
Health Science
Dental Hygienist [AAS Career]
Health Information Technology [AAS Career]
Medical Coder [Cert Career]
Medical Assistant [Cert Career]
Medical Office Administrative Assistant [Cert Career]
Medical Office - Basic [Cert Career]
Medical Laboratory Technician [AAS Career]
Occupational Therapy Assistant [AAS Career]
Paramedic [AAS Career]
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [Cert Career]
Phlebotomist Certificate [Cert Career]
Physical Therapist Assistant [AAS Career]
Radiographer [AAS Career]
Computed Tomography [Cert Career]
Registered Nurse [AAS Career]
Healthcare Professional to RN Completion [AAS Career]
Licensed Practical Nurse [Cert Career]
Nursing Assistant Program [Cert Career]
Respiratory Therapist [AAS Career]
Surgical Technologist [AAS Career]
Central Sterile Service Technician [Cert Career]
Hospitality & Tourism
Culinary Arts Management [AAS Career]
Culinary Arts Management [Cert Career]
Restaurant Management [AAS Career]
Human Services
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training [AAS Career]
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training [Cert Career]
Early Childhood Education [AAS Career]
Early Childhood Education - Basic [Cert Career]
Early Childhood Education - Advanced [Cert Career]
Geography [AS Transfer]
History [AA Transfer]
International Studies [AA Transfer]
Liberal Arts [AA Transfer]
Philosophy [AA Transfer]
Psychology [AA Transfer]
Sociology [AA Transfer]
Information Technology
Cisco Networking Specialist [AAS Career]
LAN Technician [Cert Career]
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) [Cert Career]
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) [Cert Career]
Computer Information Systems - Business Emphasis [AA Transfer]
Computer Information Systems - Technical Emphasis [AA Transfer]
Computer Programming and Database Development [AAS Career]
Computer Programming and Database Development [Cert Career]
Network Administrator [AAS Career]
Networking [Cert Career]
Secure Software Development [AAS Career]
Web Systems [AAS Career]
Web Developer [Cert Career]
Web Developer Essentials [Cert Career]
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Fire Science Technology [AAS Career]
Criminal Justice [AA Transfer]
Law Enforcement [AAS Career]
Law Enforcement [Cert Career]
9-1-1 Telecommunicator [Cert Career]
Pre-Law [AA Transfer]
Paralegal [AAS Career]
Paralegal [Cert Career]
Manufacturing
Industrial Electrical Technology [AAS Career]
Industrial Maintenance [AAS Career]
Industrial Maintenance [Cert Career]
Machine Tool Technology [AAS Career]
CNC Machine Operator [Cert Career]
Manufacturing Engineering Technology [AAS Career]
Mechanical Engineering Technology [AAS Career]
Computer-Aided Mechanical Drafting [Cert Career]
Welding Technology [AAS Career]
Welding Specialist [Cert Career]
Welding Operator [Cert Career]
Production Welder [Cert Career]
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Associate in Science [AS Transfer]
Biology [AS Transfer]
Chemistry [AS Transfer]
Associate in Engineering Science [AES Transfer]
Engineering [AS Transfer]
Environmental Science [AS Transfer]
Geology [AS Transfer]
Mathematics [AA Transfer]
Meteorology [AS Transfer]
Physics [AS Transfer]
Pre-Chiropractic [AS Transfer]
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental [AS Transfer]
Pre-Pharmacy [AS Transfer]
Pre-Physical Therapy [AS Transfer]
Pre-Veterinary [AS Transfer]
Statistics [AA Transfer]
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Automotive Technology [AAS Career]
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology [AAS Career]
GM Automotive Service Educational Program [AAS Career]
Management - Supply Chain Management [AAS Career]
Management of Supply Chain [Cert Career]
Truck Driver Training [Cert Career]
Course Descriptions
Course Identification
A-D
Accounting (ACCTG)
Agricultural Business (AGBUS)
Agricultural Mechanics (AGMEC)
Agriculture (AGRI)
American Sign Language (ASL)
Arabic (ARA)
Architectural Construction Technology (ARCTK)
Architecture (ARCH)
Art (ART)
Automotive Technology (AUTO)
Banking (BANK)
Biology (BIOL)
Bridge (BRDGE)
Business (BUS)
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology (CATTK)
Central Sterile Service Technician (CSST)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Child Development (CHILD)
Chinese (CHN)
Communication (COMM)
Computer Management-Cisco (CMCIS)
Computer Management-General (CMGEN)
Computer Management-Networking (CMNET)
Computer Management-Web (CMWEB)
Computer Science (CMPSC)
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Culinary Arts (CA)
Dance (DANCE)
Deconstruction (DECON)
Dental Hygiene (DHYGN)
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET)
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training (DACT)
E-J
Earth Science (EASC)
Economics (ECON)
Education (EDUC)
Electronics Servicing (ELCTS)
Electronics Technology (ELCTK)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMS)
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Engineering (ENGR)
English (ENGL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Film (FILM)
Fire Science Technology (FRSTK)
French (FR)
GED Preparation (GEDPR)
General College Studies (ICC)
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geography (GEOG)
German (GER)
Graphic Communications (GCOMM)
Graphic Design (GRDSN)
Green Building Construction (GRBCR)
Green Building Environment (GRBE)
Health (HLTH)
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Occupations (HEOCC)
History (HIST)
Home Performance Technology (HPT)
Horticulture (HORT)
Hospitality (HOS)
Human Services (HUMSV)
Humanities (HUMAN)
Interior Design (INDSN)
International Studies (INTST)
Interpreter Preparation (IPP)
Italian (ITAL)
Journalism (JOURN)
K-M
Library Technology (LIB)
Literature (LIT)
Machine Trades (MACTR)
Management (MGMT)
Marketing (MKTG)
Mass Communication (MCOMM)
Massage Therapy (TM)
Mathematics (MATH)
Mechanical Technology (MECTK)
Medical Laboratory (MEDLB)
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Medical Office (MEDO)
Multimedia (MM)
Music (MUS)
N-Z
Numerical Control Technology (NCTK)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Office Administration and Computer Support (OFACS)
Office Occupations (OFOCC)
Paralegal (PRLGL)
Philosophy (PHIL)
Physical Education (PHYED)
Physical Science (PHYSC)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PHTA)
Physics (PHYS)
Political Science (POLSC)
Practical Nursing (PRNRS)
Psychology (PSY)
Radiography (RADTK)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (REACT)
Registered Nursing (RNRS)
Respiratory Care (RESP)
Social Science (SSC)
Social Work (SOCWK)
Sociology (SOC)
Spanish (SPAN)
Spanish General Education Development (SPGED)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Surgical Technology (SURTK)
Theatre (THTRE)
Truck Driver Training (TKDR)
Typing Skills (TYPE)
Welding Technology (WELD)
Word Processing (WP)
Workplace Literacy (WPL)
Work Skills (WRKSK)
Non-Credit Courses
Additional Information
Student Services
Student Policies and Procedures
Campus Regulations
Directory
Explanation of Terms