The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at A-State is an associate-level program. The Physical Therapy at Arkansas State University awarded is the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Occupational Therapy at Arkansas State University is one of the most in demand professions in the US and internationally. 

Discover the inner workings and broad scope of the American criminal justice system with the Southern New Hampshire University Associate of Science in Justice Studies.

One of the most affordable business administration degrees in New England, the AS in Business Administration at the Southern New Hampshire University provides an excellent grounding in business fundamentals and a valuable first step toward a bachelor's degree in business.

Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills and gain an insightful world view when you earn an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from the Southern New Hampshire University.

The Associate of Arts in Hospitality provides students a general basis in fundamental restaurant operations. Students are exposed to several facets of this challenging career including purchasing and storage, food service sanitation, food preparation, legal aspects and insurance, and marketing and sales.

According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), "The demand for early childhood care and education programs continues to increase, not only in response to the growing demand for out-of-home child care, but also in recognition of the critical importance of educational experiences during the early years".

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Associate of Applied Science degree in Plumbing Technology integrates the theory and applications of today's plumbing materials, technology, and installation practices with the requirements the state plumbing code to prepare the graduate for entry into the fields of plumbing as a apprentice plumber.  

The AA online creative writing degree is designed to help students develop their interests and talents as creative writers and to give them the skills to continue to improve their writing. Students will be introduced to three different genres and given the opportunity for more advanced study in two of them. The program will provide a sound foundation for further work or study in creative writing.

The purpose of this degree program is to provide students with basic general education skills to complement their military medical science training as Medical Assistants, Laboratory Technicians, Dental Assistants, and numerous other medical services related occupations. In addition, this degree program will prepare students for further education in the future.

The Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies provides a general basis in fundamental business skills for students considering a business career. For students planning to enter one of several real estate-specific career fields upon graduation, the program examines the basic experience, education and licensing requirements as well as personal attributes required to succeed in these career areas.

The Louisiana State University offers an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Laboratory Technology. The program leads to employment as a dental laboratory technician. 

The Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal meets the education requirements for students of explosive ordnance disposal. In addition to becoming familiar with the history of explosives, explosive ordnance disposal concepts, and the science behind explosive devices, the student will also learn about emergency response to terrorist incidents and national security.

Engineering is the application of the physical sciences and mathematics to the design of items that benefit society. 

UMass Lowell's Associate's Degree in Information Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of Information Technology. Students learn the fundamentals of IT and have the opportunity to customize the curriculum around their particular areas of interests including programming, networking, database management, website design, multimedia and more.

When students choose the Automotive Technology Fast Track, they will be ready for a career as a technician in a repair shop or dealership.

Upon completion of the Accounting Degree program students will be prepared for employment in general accounting occupations. They will be prepared to work in public, private, or governmental agencies as accounting clerks, accounting technicians, bookkeepers, accounting support personnel, or payroll assistants.

The Network Support Degree prepares students for a career in supporting Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) with a focus on the skills required to understand and manage the operation of a small and large computer network.

The Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies provides a general basis in fundamental business skills for students considering a business career. For students planning to enter one of several real estate-specific career fields upon graduation, the program examines the basic experience, education and licensing requirements as well as personal attributes required to succeed in these career areas.

The Bachelor of Arts in History degree explores history's fascinating events, people, and cultures that determined the course of modern civilization.

Montana State University-Northern's Agricultural Mechanics degree provides the in-depth education required to work on current agriculture equipment. 

This coursework and the accompanying credits may be transferred to appropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission to a degree program are met.

Most people take breathing for granted. It’s second nature, an involuntary reflex. But for the thousands, who suffer from breathing problems, each breath is a major accomplishment. Those people include patients: with chronic lung problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema; heart attack and accident victims; premature infants; and people with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and AIDS.

A civil engineering technology degree gets you started on your path to a professional engineering career.  Graduates with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Technology may sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination administered by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors.  

Choose from a wide range of courses within the general curriculum of the Associate of Arts.Explore several disciplines within the Associate of Arts program with a general curriculum at University of Maryland University College. Our admissions advisors can help you select courses to align with your personal interests and future educational and career plans.

The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree prepares students for paraprofessional positions in the legal field. Graduates may use their degree to obtain an immediate position in the field or choose to pursue further study. In addition to becoming familiar with basic principles of the law, students will also acquire analytical, technical, and communication skills.

The Associate of Arts in Communication prepares students for careers in journalism, marketing and public relations, business management, public policy, corporate training, and more. The degree ensures that students will learn about such important communication issues as interpersonal, intercultural and media communication.

Montana State University-Northern's Automotive Technology college programs are certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) and offer you comprehensive coursework in the fundamentals of modern vehicles.

The Sustainable Energy Technician Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for technician jobs in the rapidly expanding sustainable energy industry. Program graduates have general skills in industrial safety, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic system operation, and mechanical system repair.

The Associate of Science in Computer Applications Program fills the need in the Information Technology marketplace for entry-level application development professionals and for foundational education in application development. This program focuses on the acquisition of the theory, principles, practices, methodologies, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with application development.

This program is for those students who want to enter the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business. An Associate of Science in Accounting prepares students for entry level positions in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing.

The Computer Technology Program prepares individuals to assume a role in computer support with skills and responsibilities in user support, hardware and software troubleshooting, and basic system maintenance.

Ever found relief from a hot summer's day in the shade of a big tree? Trees provide lots of benefits, like shade and cleaning the air, and make our towns and cities nice places to live.

The General Education program for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees promotes the intellectual growth of all students in National University’s Associate level undergraduate degree programs. 

The Associates of Arts in Management lays the foundation by introducing students to the theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field of management. Students will explore the skill sets necessary to effectively lead and manage a global workforce.

The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Aviation Flight (AF) prepares students for careers as professional pilots. Students in the AF degree begin their flight training in their first semester and may begin working as Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) in the program by their senior year.

The AAS degree in Accounting Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology prepares students for entry-level employment in accounting-related occupations. Students learn the functions of the complete accounting cycle for service, merchandising, and manufacturing businesses.

The Computer Assistant program prepares individuals for operation of software programs and a basic knowledge of managing data and files. Coursework is designed to provide a solid foundation for microcomputer operation and develop essential business and computer skills.

Innovations in information and communication technologies are empowering and transforming healthcare. 

The Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education prepares student-professionals to work with young children in a variety of private and public care and educational settings.

Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as on the  nation's leading diesel programs.

Do you love to work outside? Do want to know how plants grow, how to install a porous unit paver patio, how to design a garden?

This program focuses on the development of organizational objectives, implementation of strategic initiatives, budget planning and financial analysis, delegation and empowerment, relationship management, employee supervision and performance evaluations. It includes development of “soft skills” such as business etiquette, emotional intelligence, social capital, and civic duties.

Students in this program will explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy, and tactics. Terrorism presents real challenges to government and national security communities due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives, and their own repertoire of tactics.

Students in this program will explore the motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics and the implications of terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction.

The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice seeks to expand students’ academic and professional development by providing a basic foundation in criminal justice theory and concepts, while developing students’ ability to grasp legal issues, law enforcement objectives, the impact of terrorism, and administration matters.

The Associate of Science in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is designed to meet California state standards for certification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. This associate’s degree in counseling program is approved by CAADAC's education foundation CA Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals. 

Montana State University-Northern's Agricultural Technology program offers courses that give students a comprehensive background in agricultural production and management.

The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree provides a solid foundation for further academic achievement providing students opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that are readily applicable to the student’s personal or professional interests.

This concentration is designed for students enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Business degree to provide a broad base of introductory business-related disciplines. Students completing this degree and concentration are prepared for entry-level positions in business and/or articulation into a bachelor’s degree program in business.

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides exposure to general education and business fundamentals. The program prepares students for entry level positions in industry and government.

The Associate of Science in Fire Science provides students with the foundation for beginning practice in the Fire Science profession, as well as a springboard to additional study at the baccalaureate level.

The general education program at Montana State University-Northern is designed for undecided major students to complete the general requirements of a four-year degree while deciding which major is the best match.

Upon completion of the Microcomputer Support Degree, students will be able to maintain personal computers, repair and troubleshoot common hardware problems, and use and assist end-users in using common software applications.

To receive an Associate of Science in Business degree, students must complete at least 90 quarter units consisting of all courses as articulated below along with the required minimum 34.5 units of the Associate of Science General Education. In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy total units for the degree.

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a foundation of general education courses at the university level supporting bachelor’s degree programs, lifelong learning, leadership, service, and careers requiring general education coursework. 

Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners provide services and supports to people with severe mental illnesses and other disabilities, empowering them to manage their illnesses and live rewarding and productive lives in the community. 

The Associates of Arts in Management lays the foundation by introducing students to the theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field of management. Students will explore the skill sets necessary to effectively lead and manage a global workforce.

The Dental Hygiene Program prepares individuals interested in providing preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. In order to expose students to the most modern equipment and advanced treatment techniques, the facilities of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine-Newark and the School of Health Related Professions-Scotch Plains Dental Suite are utilized.

Horticulture is a broad field of study encompassing the production, maintenance, sales, and service of bedding, flowering, ornamental, and nursery plants and food crops. Students in Sustainable Horticulture select courses in a range of horticultural topics and design their own focus of study. 

This Associate of Science in Database Application Development Program fills the need in the Information Technology marketplace for Database Development professionals and for education in Database Application Development. 

The Equine Management major at the Stockbridge School is grounded in equine business concepts and hands-on stable management experience.

The explosive growth of the Internet has generated a significant need for Web Publishing professionals and consequently for education in Web Publishing. The Associate of Science in Web Publishing Program fills this educational need; it focuses on the acquisition of the theory, principles, practices, methodologies, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with the World Wide Web .

The Associate of Science in Public Health will serve those professionals who wish to gain an entry-level position in public health and health services administration professions in a limited or technical manner. Graduates would be able to continue and earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health to raise their employability in the profession.

The Dental Hygienist is a licensed professional member of the healthcare team who integrates the roles of educator, consumer advocate, practitioner, manager and researcher to support total health through the promotion of oral health and wellness. The focus of dental hygiene is on preventing oral disease.

Medical Assistants are specially trained to work in ambulatory medical settings such as physicians’ offices, clinics, and surgical centers. These multi-skilled allied health personnel can function in both administrative and clinical areas.

The Rutgers School of Health Profession's Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is a 74-credit Associate in Science degree committed to preparing students as professionals who contribute to the health and well-being of all populations in New Jersey and beyond. 

The Associate of Arts in Military History degree ensures that students will learn about warfare from ancient times to the present and the patterns of western ways of war. Students in this program are exposed to how warfighting and foreign policy are related as well as military service histories.

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The program is based from the 4 main areas of physical therapy which include: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary as outlined in the Guide to Physical Therapy.

The Business Administration – Entrepreneurship program of study is designed to prepare students for employment in management positions in small business enterprises or to create and operate their own small business enterprises.

Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.

The Agricultural Technology Program provides two years of education leading to an associate of agriculture degree. In traditional baccalaureate (four-year) programs, the first two years are devoted to classes often not directly tied to a student's career goals.