Bachelor & Associate of Applied Science Degrees & Certificates
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Offered completely online, the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in dental hygiene is a degree-completion program. The program is designed to allow registered dental hygienists (RDH) an avenue to advance their dental hygiene education and increase their employment options. The RDH to B.A.S. program will expand career options for individuals currently holding a certificate or associate degree in dental hygiene. The program offers flexibility in scheduling and the ability to continue working while advancing your education and ultimately your career opportunities.
Learn more about the B.A.S. degree.
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees prepare you for entry-level employment in your chosen career. They have all been approved by the State Board for Community College and Occupational Education and have a minimum of 60 credits. A.A.S. degrees are not specifically designed for transfer but some will transfer or have courses embedded within them that will transfer. It is important that you talk with your academic advisor or faculty mentor to get specific details about transferring the A.A.S.
Note: All science prerequisite courses must have been completed within the previous seven (7) years before the first day of classes in any of the health sciences programs.
Learn more about the A.A.S degree.
Certificates
CCD offers numerous certificates, which exist to either enhance your current employment skills or provide new ones. Many of the certificates can be applied to an A.A.S. degree when you are ready to continue your education. Some of the certificates require prerequisites and selective entry so it is important that you read the catalog carefully to understand what is required.
| Program Name | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| ACCOUNTING PROGRAM | |
| - Accounting | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Accounting Transfer | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Bookkeeping/Payroll | Certificate |
| - Tax Preparation | Certificate |
| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Applied Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Architectural Technologies | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Architectural Studies | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Contemporary Building Technology | Certificate |
| - Digital Design Media | Certificate |
| - Sustainable Design | Certificate |
| - Basic Building Crafts | Certificate |
| - Advanced Building Crafts | Certificate |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM | |
| - Management | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Marketing | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Customer Service | Certificate |
| - Entrepreneurship | Certificate |
| - Supply Chain Management | Certificate |
| COUNSELING PROGRAM | |
| - Certified Addiction Technician | Certificate |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM | |
| - Criminal Justice | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Homeland Security | Certificate |
| - Law Enforcement | Certificate |
| DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM | |
| - Dental Hygiene | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Dental Hygiene | Bachelor of Applied Science |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM | |
| - Early Childhood Education Director | Certificate |
| - Early Childhood Education Teacher, Level I | Certificate |
| - Para-Professional Educator | Certificate |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAM | |
| - Emergency Medical Technician | Certificate |
| FABRICATION WELDING PROGRAM | |
| - Fabrication Welder | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Basic Welding | Certificate |
| - Intermediate Welding | Certificate |
| - ARC Welder | Certificate |
| - Fabrication Welder | Certificate |
| - Creative Metalworking | Certificate |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM | |
| - Graphic Design | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Graphic Design Transfer | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Graphic Design | Certificate |
| HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE | |
| - Personal Trainer | Certificate |
| HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS | |
| - HealthCare Informatics | Bachelor of Applied Science |
| HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM | |
| - Human Services Transfer | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Human Services Pre-Social Work | Associate of Applied Science |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Computer Information Systems | Associate of Applied Science |
| - CyberSecurity | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Information Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Computer Technology | Certificate |
| - Computer Service and Support | Certificate |
| - Cybersecurity | Certificate |
| - Data Analytics | Certificate |
| - Healthcare | Certificate |
| - Network Security | Certificate |
| MACHINE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - CNC Manufacturing | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Basic Machining | Certificate |
| - Intermediate Machining | Certificate |
| - CNC Machine Tool Operator | Certificate |
| - Industrial Maintenance Technologies | Certificate |
| MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM | |
| - Medical Assisting | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Medical Assisting | Certificate |
| - Phlebotomy | Certificate |
| MUSIC PROGRAM | |
| - Recording Arts | Associate of Applied Science |
| NURSING PROGRAMS | |
| - Nurse Aide | Certificate |
| - Practical Nursing | Certificate |
| NUTRITION | |
| - Food, Nutrition & Wellness | Certificate |
| PARALEGAL PROGRAM | |
| - Paralegal | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Paralegal Transfer | Associate of Applied Science |
| - General Paralegal | Certificate |
| RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Radiologic Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Computed Tomography | Certificate |
| - Mammography | Certificate |
| - Magnetic Resonance | Certificate |
| SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Surgical Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Sterile Processing Technology | Certificate |
| VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | |
| - Veterinary Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| - Veterinary Technology Assistant | Certificate |
