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The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are specifically designed to allow for the transfer and application of credits earned at Austin Community College to the bachelor degree requirements of most public colleges and universities. In addition, completion of the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees at ACC also guarantees completion of the state-mandated core curriculum and the acceptance in transfer of a minimum of 42-semester credit hours toward the general education requirements in a bachelor's degree program at all state supported higher education institutions in Texas.

Associate of Arts (21)

The Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) is available in the following majors:

• Anthropology
• Art
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Drama
• Economics
• English
• Foreign Language
• General Studies
  • General Studies in Liberal Arts
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geography
• Government
• History
• Journalism
• Music
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Radio-Television-Film
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Speech

Associate of Arts in Teaching (3)

• Education Instruction
  • 8-12 Grade Levels
  • 4-8 Grade Levels
  • EC-6 Grade Levels

Associate of Science (15)

The Associate of Science degree (A.S.) differs from the Associate of Arts degree primarily in the amount or level of mathematics required for degree completion. The Associate of Science Degree is available in the following majors:

• Anthropology
  • Archaeology
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
• Engineering
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Environmental Studies
• General Studies
  • General Studies in Science
• Geology
• Health and Kinesiology
  • Health
  • Kinesiology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Pre Med
  • Pre-Dental/Pre-Medical/Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Veterinary

Associate of Applied Science (91)

The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), offered in technical programs, is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Within many of the technologies, short-term certificate programs, also preparation for employment, are offered which can be completed in less than two years. The Associate of Applied Science degree is available in the following majors:

• Accounting
  • Accounting Specialist
  • Accounting Technician
• American Sign Language-Interpreter Training
  • Interpreter Training
• Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
  • Architectural Specialization
  • Electronic Graphics Specialization
  • Interdisciplinary Specialization
  • Civil Specialization
  • Mechanical Specialization
• Auto Body Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Auto Body Collision and Refinishing
• Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
  • Automotive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Building Construction Technology
  • Construction Management
• Business and Technical Communications
  • Business and Government Communications Specialization
  • Technical Communications
• Child Care and Development
  • Child Development
• Commercial Music Management
• Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programming -- Web Programming Specialization
  • Local Area Network Systems -- Network Administration
  • Computer Programming -- Game and Visualization Programming Specialization
  • Computer Programming -- Software Testing Specialization
  • Local Area Network Systems -- Security Administration Specialization
  • Information Technology -- Applications Specialization
  • Information Technology -- User and Computer Support Specialization
• Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement
  • Corrections
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Hygiene
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology
  • Radiology
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  • Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization
  • Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization
  • Electronics Technician Specialization
  • Utility Lineworker
  • Renewable Energy Specialization
  • Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology Specialization
  • Power Technology Specialization
  • Engineering Technology Specialization
  • Networking/Computer Electronics
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
  • Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Environmental Technology
• Finance
  • Mortgage Banking
• Fire Protection Technology
• Geographic Information Systems
• Health Information Technology
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
• Hospitality Management
  • Baccalaureate Prep Specialization
  • Hotel and Restaurant Specialization
• Human Services
  • Addictions Counseling
  • General Human Services
  • Therapeutic Recreation
• International Business
• Jewelry
• Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics
• Management
• Marketing
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Marketing
• Medical Lab Technology
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
• Meeting and Events Planning
  • Meeting and Event Planning Specialization
• Nursing
  • Nursing Mobility Track
  • Nursing Traditional Track
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Office Administration
  • Administrative Assistant Specialization
  • Legal Administrative Assistant Specialization
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization
• Paralegal
• Personal Fitness Trainer
• Photographic Technology
  • Advertising-Fashion Specialization
  • Editorial Photography Specialization
  • Photographic Artist Specialization
  • Visual Mixed Media Specialization
  • Portrait-Wedding Specialization
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Real Estate
  • Real Estate Brokerage Licensing
• Sonography
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Echocardiography)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Surgical Technology
• Travel and Tourism
• Visual Communication
  • Interactive Media Technology Specialization
  • Motion Graphics Specialization
  • Web & Interactive Design Specialization
  • Game Art Specialization
  • Game Design Specialization
  • Graphic Arts Technology Specialization
  • Graphic Design Specialization
  • 2D Animation Specialization
  • 3D Animation Specialization
• Welding Technology
  • Art Metals: Metal Sculpture Specialization
  • Code Welding
  • Art Metals: Metalsmithing Specialization

Advanced Technical Certificate (5)

• Accounting
  • Professional Accountant
• Biotechnology
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology
  • Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Environmental Technology
• Paralegal

Enhanced Skills Certificate (4)

• Marketing
• Medical Lab Technology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
• Sonography
  • Vascular Technology
• Visual Communication
  • Illustration

Certificate (97)

• Accounting
  • Accounting Clerk
• American Sign Language-Interpreter Training
  • American Sign Language Studies
  • Interpreter Training
• Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
  • Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Specialization
  • Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing CAD/CAM)
  • CAD Management Specialization
  • Integrated Circuit Layout & Design Specialization
  • Civil CAD Specialization
• Auto Body Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Auto Body Collision Repair
  • Auto Body Refinishing
• Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
  • Automotive Technician
  • Marine Engine Repair
  • Motorcycle Repair
  • Small Engine Repair
• Biotechnology
• Building Construction Technology
  • Construction Manager
  • Woodworking
  • Carpentry Specialization
• Business and Technical Communications
  • Technical Communications
  • Business and Government Communications Specialization
• Child Care and Development
  • Child Development
• Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Programming - Software Testing
  • Local Area Network Systems -- Network Administration
  • Computer Programming - C++ Track
  • Computer Programming - Java Track
  • Computer Information Technology Database
  • Web Developer Specialist
  • Information Technology -- User and Computer Support
• Criminal Justice
  • Texas Peace Officer Sequence
• Culinary Arts
  • Culinarian
  • Culinary Arts
  • Pastry Arts
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Electronics and Advanced Technologies
  • Power Technology Specialization
  • Networking/Computer Electronics
  • Engineering Technology Specialization
  • Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization
  • Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology Specialization
  • Renewable Energy Specialization
  • Electronics Technician Specialization
  • Utility Lineworker
  • Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
  • EMT Intermediate Certificate
  • EMT Paramedic Certificate
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
• Finance
  • Mortgage Banking
• Fire Protection Technology
  • Firefighter
• Geographic Information Systems
  • GIS Level 2
  • GIS
• Health Information Technology
  • Medical Coding Specialist
• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Human Services
  • Addictions Counseling
  • Addictions Counseling in the Criminal Justice System
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Deaf Services
• International Business
• Jewelry
• Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics
• Management
  • Management Specialties Leadership
  • Administrative Management
  • Small Business Management
• Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Fashion Marketing
• Meeting and Events Planning
  • Meeting Planning
• Nursing (Vocational)
  • Vocational Nursing
• Office Administration
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Administrative Assistant Specialization
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization
  • Medical Office Assistant Specialization
  • Office Assistant
  • Software Applications Specialist
• Personal Fitness Trainer
  • Fitness Specialist
  • Personal Fitness Trainer
• Pharmacy Technician
• Photographic Technology
  • Digital Assistant
  • Photographic Artist
• Radio - Television - Film
  • Film/Video Production Management
  • Film/Video Production Technology
• Real Estate
  • Real Estate Licensing
• Surgical Technology
• Travel and Tourism
• Visual Communication
  • Motion Graphics Specialization
  • Interactive Media Technology
  • 3D Animation
  • Web & Interactive Design
  • 2D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Game Design
  • Graphic Arts Technology
  • Game Art
• Welding Technology
  • Art Metals: Metalsmithing
  • Inspection
  • Art Metals: Metal Sculpture
  • Pipe Welding
  • Plate Welding
  • Ultrahigh Purity Piping

Marketable Skills Award (6)

• Accounting
  • Accounting Technician
  • Professional Accountant
  • Accounting Specialist
• Building Construction Technology
• Child Care and Development
  • Comprehensive CDA Training Program
• Welding Technology
  • Inert Gas Welding

Institutional Certificate (4)

• Child Care and Development
  • Professional Recognition For Caregivers
  • Academic CDA Training Program
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
• Medical Lab Technology
  • Phlebotomy Technician