Degree Programs

General Information

(AA) Associate of Art

The Associate of Arts degree is for students who wish to transfer to a four-year program of study at a college or university. A minimum of sixty-four (64) credit hours may be earned in an academic program of study designed to meet general education and program requirements in these majors:

     • Business Administration
     • Computer Information Systems
     • Diné Studies
     • Early Childhood Education
     • Elementary Education
     • Fine Arts
     • Liberal Arts
     • Navajo Language
     • Social & Behavioral Science
     • Social Work (Shiprock Campus ONLY)

(AS) Associate of Science

Students who complete the Associate of Science Program will be prepared to enter the job market in positions which require a two-year degree or to transfer to a four-year college or university. The program and General Education requirements are outlined below.

     • Computer Science
     • Environmental Sciences
     • Biology Option
     • General Science Option
     • Health Occupation Option
     • Mathematics Option
     • Physics Option
     • Public Health
     • Public Health Ed Socio-Cultural Option
     • Public Health Envir Public Health Option

(AAS) Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment following graduation. They will offer practical introductions to the field of work; additionally, students may transfer to the University of Arizona for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. A minimum of sixty-four (64) academic credits must be earned in specified coursework. AAS Degrees are awarded to the following programs of study:

     • Business Management
     • Computer Science
     • Office Administration

(CT) Certificate

Certificate Program offers practical training for immediate employment. They do not require general education. The courses are not designed to transfer to an upper level program of study.

     • Office Technology