Construction and Skilled Trades

Associate of Science Degree

The A.S. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of science, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public and many private colleges/universities.

Associate of Arts Degree

The A.A. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of arts, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public institution and many private colleges/universities.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

An A.A.S. degree provides skills and credential to enter the workforce immediately, with select transfer options to continue on for a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline.

Associate of Technical Studies Degree

Combines two or more programs into one two-year degree. Some departments offer predesigned A.T.S. degrees, or you can work with your advisor and program chair(s) to design a custom major.

Certificate

A certificate provides intensive study (usually 1-2 semesters) in a specific discipline. Earning a certificate does not qualify you to transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree, although some certificates combine to lead to an associate degree.