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Associate Degree

Build a foundation for what's next with an associate degree that combines hands-on learning, career-ready skills and a clear path to transfer or employment - all in about two years.

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Early Childhood Education

Prepare for a career working with young children in childcare and preschool settings. Learn how to support early learning through play, lesson planning and age-appropriate activities.

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Sociology

Explore how society, culture and relationships shape human behavior. Prepare for careers in social services, research and community work.

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Simulation and Game Development

Turn your creativity into interactive experiences. Learn game design, programming, 3D modeling and animation while building real-world projects for careers in game development and digital simulation.

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Psychology

Study human behavior, mental processes and social interactions. Prepare for transfer or careers in counseling, education or human services.

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Political Science

The Associate in Arts degree in Political Science teaches the foundations of political science, while also satisfying the general education requirements needed to graduate at most four-year institutions.

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Philosophy

The Philosophy - Transfer Pathway program trains students to think systematically, while also exploring fundamental questions regarding knowledge, ethics, reason and reality.

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