Compare 193 Associate of Science Degrees 2019/2020

The Richard Bland College of William & Mary Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. The GSSP consists of for-credit coursework and provides an academic and cultural bridge from your high school experience to studying at a U.S. university.

Upon successful completion of the GSSP, you will receive your associate degree and will be eligible to transfer to one of 40+ well-ranked colleges and universities in Virginia, such as William & Mary, University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.

Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate skills and knowledge required in the field of restaurant management including: professional cooking, sanitation practices, institutional purchasing, beverage and bar operations, banquet and catering presentation, and management principles for food service personnel. This certificate provides students with the professional preparation required to meet the new trends and demands of management in the food service industry. Certificate courses focus on the fundamentals of operating a food service establishment, emphasizing personnel supervision, purchasing, menu development, cost control, and beverage service, as well as other aspects of management. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements. ... [-]

The mission of the Communications Department is to develop in students a desire for excellence in scholarship, an ability to communicate effectively and an appreciation for the humanities. The department endorses the college’s Mission Statement and strives to uphold its commitment to learning.

This business Administration curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to upper division colleges in preparation for careers in marketing, sales, finance, and related business fields. Students may also choose electives to qualify for immediate entry into training programs in government, business, and industry. The curriculum is sufficiently broad to provide the student with adequate studies in humanities and social science.

The mission of the Business Administration program is to provide students with the preparation needed to obtain positions as entry-level business personnel or become successful transfer students.

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The Network Engineering Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in computer networking.

With the number of cyber attacks on the rise and confidential information becoming increasingly vulnerable, the need for networking specialists and information security analysts continues to grow. Valencia’s Networking program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—one of only 30 centers in the nation—to help meet this critical need. With Valencia’s program, you will be trained to design, administer, maintain and support local and wide area network systems. Graduates will be qualified for exciting technological roles in network design and installation, infrastructure, security and maintenance, incident response, inter-network communications, network monitoring and administration, and cybersecurity.... [-]

Want a broader understanding of film production and evolving media landscapes? With our associate degree program, you’ll learn about all areas of filmmaking in a hands-on environment. Are you ready to get started?

Our conservatory structure allows students to select an industry-focused specialization based on their individual interests. As a student, you’ll be exposed to every stage of production through theory and technical based curriculum.

The Business Administration program provides students with the necessary courses to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in business. This curriculum is fully compliant with Pennsylvania Statewide Program-to-Program Articulation Agreement (TAOC) as stated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

This Agreement assures that the Business Administration student can transfer their full degree into a baccalaureate program at a participating Pennsylvania affiliated institution, transferring with full Junior class standing. (This includes all PASSHE institutions.)

Transfer Students in this program may emphasize accounting, marketing or sport management. ... [-]

The field of Computer Science is booming and you can be a part of it. Earn your Associate of Science (AS) degree and be ready for entry-level positions as a computer support specialist or web developer. The program typically takes just four semesters or two years to complete.

The curriculum in our Theoretical track is rigorous, but for good reason. It’s designed around national curriculum models, employment opportunities and admissions requirements for graduate schools.

During this time, you’ll learn the basic principles of computer science, programming, and systems operation. You’ll also take a variety of general education courses that provide you with critical thinking and writing skills.... [-]

If so, then the Dance Program at WSCC is a great place for you. Our program will help you develop professional practice skills, grow in your understanding and appreciation of dance as an art form, and pursue dance as a possible career choice. Essentially, we offer a conservatory approach to studying dance in a liberal arts setting, combined with professional-caliber performance opportunities. WSCC’s goal is to produce technically strong and artistically expressive dancers who are sought after for their professionalism and ability to easily adapt to the broad range of styles demanded of today’s dance professionals. This program develops the skills needed to pursue industry career options or further education at a four-year college or university program.... [-]

This degree fits a student who plans to major in business, management, accounting, finance, marketing, business information systems, etc. at a Utah state institution transfer school. Combined with general education courses, these core business classes place the student at junior level in the transfer business school upon graduation from Snow College.

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Southwestern Oregon Community College is one of the few 2-year colleges in the US to offer such a program. Enjoy the comfort of welcoming campus famous for its natural beauty, small class size and first-class faculty, all while completing your Associate degree in Chemistry.... [-]

The Pre-Engineering program covers the courses in the first two years of an engineering degree (Bachelor of Science). Students take basic physics and math courses as well as general education courses required by most engineering schools. Upon completion of the program, successful students can transfer to a 4-year institution to complete their final two years of engineering. The articulation agreements with some schools in Michigan make the transfer of our graduates easier.

NOTE: Because the elective courses required for the various fields of engineering may vary slightly, students should meet with the Engineering Faculty Advisor for assistance with registering for the correct series of courses.... [-]

Computers and those professionals that maintain, troubleshoot, program, administer, network, and build them are central to almost every industry. Jobs in Information Technology are the fastest growing with a projected 23% increase in opportunities by 2018.

Job opportunities for network and computer system administrators will grow by 23%. A 53% growth is projected for network systems and data communications analysts. Jobs for database administrators will increase by 20% and for computer support specialists by 14%.

Computers can be understood in 4 areas: hardware (a focus on the basic electronic building blocks), management (administration of databases or networked computers), maintenance (diagnosis and repair of personal computers) and software (the programming and computer science needed to control the hardware).... [-]

Biology has been called the science of life. From the most basic cellular processes to the internal workings of the most complex organisms, biology teaches us about ourselves and other plant and animal species, and how we all coexist on earth.

Students wishing to enter careers in many life-science and Health Professions careers will get their start in our biology courses. Agriculture and Agriculture Technology, basic research, medical/pharmaceutical research, science writing, medicine, therapeutics, kinesiology, sustainability and environmental biology and man other careers will have their roots in a basic understanding of biology.

Parkland's course offerings include anatomy and other biological science courses for health professions and pre-professional medicine students. Some courses feature field trips to nearby prairies and ecosystems, while another takes students on a two-week Caribbean exploration. Other biology courses cover evolution, nutrition, microbiology, and the new field of biotechnology. All courses are laboratory-based, and many are offered online or during evening hours.... [-]

As the application of alternative energy becomes more popular, those with training in solar technology can look forward to a bright and promising career in this growing job market. Careers related to solar power are springing up around the world. The highest demand is in warmer climates, such as the southern and western parts of the United States, which received direct sunlight year-round. This degree program offers an opportunity to get into the ground floor of this growing industry.

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