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AA Degree Programs in Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts AA - General Curriculum Degree
Liberal Arts AA – Cinema Studies Option Degree
Liberal Arts AA – Communication Option
Liberal Arts AA – Economics Option
Liberal Arts AA – Global Studies Option
Liberal Arts AA – History Option
Liberal Arts AA – Latin American Studies Option
Liberal Arts AA – Literature Option
Liberal Arts AA– Philosophy Option
Liberal Arts AA – Political Science Option
Liberal Arts AA – Psychology Option
Liberal Arts AA – Religion Option
Liberal Arts AA – Social Sciences Option
Liberal Arts AA – Sociology Option
Liberal Arts AA – Women's Studies Option
Liberal Arts AA– World Languages and Cultures Option
AA Degree Programs in Fine and Performing Arts
Fine and Performing Arts AA – General Curriculum Degree
Fine and Performing Arts AA – Art Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA– Cinema Studies Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA – Music Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA – General Theatre Arts Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA – Acting Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA– Dance Option
Fine and Performing Arts AA – Technical Theatre Production Option
AS Degree Programs in Natural Sciences or Mathematics
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: General Curriculum Degree
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Aviation Operations Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Biology Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Biotechnology Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Chemistry Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Computer Science Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Mathematics Option
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: Physics Option
AS Degree Program in Engineering Science
Engineering Science Degree AS
AS Degree Programs in Professional Studies
Professional Studies AS – General Curriculum Degree
Professional Studies AS – Aviation Administration Option
Professional Studies AS – Broadcasting Option
Professional Studies AS – Business Administration – General Option
Professional Studies AS – Business Administration – Accounting Option
Professional Studies AS – Hospitality Option
Professional Studies AS – Business Administration – International Trade Option
Professional Studies AS – Business Administration – Management Option
Professional Studies AS – Business Administration – Marketing Option
Professional Studies AS – Nonprofit Management Option
Professional Studies AS – Criminal Justice Option
Professional Studies AS – Early Childhood Education Option
Professional Studies AS– Education Option
Professional Studies AS – Exercise Science Option
Professional Studies AS – Health Science Option
Professional Studies AS – Information Technology Option
Professional Studies AS – Journalism Option
Professional Studies AS – Social Work Option
AFA Degree Programs
Music AFA– Music Business Option
Music AFA – Music Technology Option
AAS Degree Programs – Basic Structure
Art AAS – Computer Animation Degree
Art AAS – Graphic Design/Computer Graphics Degree
Business Administration AAS – Accounting Degree
Business Administration AAS – Banking and Finance Degree
Business Administration AAS – e-Business Management
Business Administration AAS – Management Information Systems Degree
Business Administration AAS – Publishing Operations and Management Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality – General Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality – Catering and Banquet Management Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality – Culinary Entrepreneurship Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality – Event Planning and Management Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality – Hospitality Management Degree
Business Technologies AAS – Information Technology – Office Technology Degree
Fashion Apparel Design AAS
Human Services AAS – Correctional Studies Degree
Human Services AAS – Law Enforcement Studies Degree
Human Services AAS – Legal Studies – Paralegal Degree
Music AAS – Music Business Option Degree
AAS Degree Programs – Health Professions and Career Technologies
Health Professions AAS – Dental Hygiene Degree
Health Professions AAS – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree
Health Professions AAS – Health Science Degree
Health Professions AAS – Medical Office Assistant Degree
Health Professions AAS – Paramedic Science Degree
Health Professions AAS – Radiography Degree
Health Professions AAS – Respiratory Care Degree
Health Professions AAS – Veterinary Technology Degree
Nursing, Day Session AAS
Nursing, Evening Session AAS
Health Professions and Career Technologies AAS – Interdisciplinary Program in Medical Informatics Degree
Career Technologies AAS– General Engineering Technology/Avionics Option Degree
Career Technologies AAS – Drafting and Design Technology Degree
Career Technologies AAS – Electronics Technology Degree
Career Technologies AAS – General Engineering Technology Degree
Career Technologies AAS – Manufacturing Technology Degree
Career Technologies AAS – Science Technology, Horticulture Degree
Career Technologies AAS – Science Technology, Horticulture – Landscape/Design/Build Option Degree
Information Technology AAS – Database Programming and Administration Degree
Information Technology AAS – Networking Administration Degree
Information Technology AAS – Web Development and Management Degree
Software Development AAS – Game Programming Degree
Software Development AAS – Game Testing Degree
Music AAS – Recording Technology Degree
One-Year [30-36 credit] Academic Certificates
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate [30-36 credit]
Computer Animation Certificate [30-36 credit]
Computer Graphics Certificate [30-36 credit]
Computer Science Certificate [30-36 credit]
Computer Technical Support Certificate [30-36 credit]
Culinary Arts Certificate [30-36 credit]
Culinary Science Certificate [30-36 credit]
Database Programming and Administration Certificate [30-36 credit]
e-Commerce: Business Emphasis Certificate [30-36 credit]
Event Planning and Management Certificate [30-36 credit]
Exercise Science Certificate [30-36 credit]
Floral Design Certificate [30-36 credit]
Grounds Management Certificate [30-36 credit]
Hospitality Management Certificate [30-36 credit]
Landscaping Certificate [30-36 credit]
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate [30-36 credit]
Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate [30-36 credit]
Music Business Certificate [30-36 credit]
Music Technology Certificate [30-36 credit]
Musical Theater Certificate [30-36 credit]
Office Technology Certificate [30-36 credit]
Radiation Therapy Technology Certificate [30-36 credit]
Small Business Management Certificate [30-36 credit]
Surgical Technology Certificate [30-36 credit]
Transfer Studies: Liberal Arts Certificate [30-36 credit]
Transfer Studies: Science, Technology, Professional Studies Certificate [30-36 credit]
Certificates of Achievement
Baking Degree: Certificate of Achievement
Biotechnology Program: Certificate of Achievement
Fashion Design Fundamentals COA
Fashion Product Development COA
Catering Certificate of Achievement
CNC Programming Certificate of Achievement
Finance Certificate of Achievement
Fire Science Certificate of Achievement
Forensic Science Certificate of Achievement
Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement
Hospitality Operations Certificate of Achievement
Machine Tooling Certificate of Achievement
Manufacturing Design using Pro/Engineer® Certificate of Achievement
Marketing Assistant Certificate of Achievement
Network Security Certificate of Achievement
Nonprofit Management Certificate of Achievement
Private Security Certificate of Achievement
Professional Cooking Certificate of Achievement
Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
Sports Management Certificate of Achievement
Sports Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement
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Application Deadlines for Financial Aid
Book Voucher Process
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards (SAP)
How Grades Affect Student’s SAP
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Statuses
Regaining Eligibility - Appeal Process
Academic Plan
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Return of Federal Student Financial Aid Funds when a Student Withdraws from All Classes During a Semester
Financial Aid Refund Policy
Education Tax Credits Available to Federal Tax Filers
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