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 support higher education institutions in Texas.

Associate of Arts

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
• Geography
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geography
• Government
• History
• Journalism
• Music
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Radio-Television-Film
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Speech

Associate of Arts in Teaching

• Education
  • 4-8 Grade Levels
  • 8-12 Grade Levels
  • EC-6 Grade Levels-Early Childhood Specialization
  • Associate of Science

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

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
• Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
  • Architectural Specialization
  • Electronic Graphics Specialization
  • Interdisciplinary Specialization
  • Mechanical Specialization
• 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 Development
• Commercial Music Management
• Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programming-Web Programming Specialization
  • Local Area Network Systems-Network Administration
  • Local Area Network Systems-Security Administration Specialization
  • Microcomputer Applications-Applications
  • Microcomputer Applications-User and Desktop Support Specialization
• Criminal Justice
  • Corrections
  • Law Enforcement
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Hygiene
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology
  • Radiology
• Electronics and Advanced Technologies
  • Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization
  • Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization
  • Networking/Computer Electronics
  • Electronics Technician Specialization
  • Engineering Technology Specialization
  • Power Technology Specialization
  • Renewable Energy Specialization
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Specialization
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Environmental Technology
• Financial Management
  • Mortgage Banking
• Fire Protection Technology
• Game Development
  • Game and Visualization Programming Specialization
  • Game Art Specialization
  • Game Design Specialization
• Geography
  • Geographic Information Systems
• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
• Hospitality Management
  • Baccalaureate Prep Specialization
  • Food and Lodging Specialization
  • Hotel and Lodging Specialization
• Human Services
  • Addictions Counseling
  • General Human Services
  • Interpreter Preparation Program
  • Therapeutic Recreation
• International Business
• Jewelry
• Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics
• Management
• Marketing
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Marketing
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Coding
  • Health Information Technology
• Meeting and Events 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 Focus
  • People-Portrait Focus
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Real Estate
  • Real Estate Broker’s Licensing
• Sonography
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Echocardiography)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Surgical Technology
• Travel and Tourism
• Visual Communication
  • 2D Animation Specialization
  • 3D Animation Specialization
  • 3D Modeling Specialization
  • Graphic Arts Technology Specialization
  • Graphic Design Specialization
  • Interactive Design Specialization
• Welding Technology
  • Art Metals
  • Code Welding

Advanced Technical Certificate

• Accounting
  • Professional Accountant
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Technology
• Paralegal
• Professional Accountant

Enhanced Skills Certificate

• Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
  • Automotive Technology
• Child Development
• Marketing
• Sonography
  • Vascular Technology
• Visual Communication
  • Illustration

Certificate

• Accounting
  • Accounting Clerk
• Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
  • Architectural and Engineering CAD Specialization
  • Civil CAD Specialization
  • Integrated Circuit Layout and Design Specialization
• Auto Body Collision and Refinishing
  • Auto Body Collision Repair
  • Auto Body Refinishing
• Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
  • Automotive Brake & Suspension
  • Automotive Drive Train Specialist
  • Automotive Engine Performance Specialist
  • Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Automotive Technician
  • Marine Engine Repair
  • Motorcycle Repair
  • Small Engine Repair
• Biotechnology
• Building Construction Technology
  • Carpentry Specialization
  • Construction Manager
  • Woodworking
• Business and Technical Communications
  • Business and Government Communications Specialization
  • Technical Communications
• Child Development
• Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Information Technology Database
  • Computer Programming–C++ Track
  • Computer Programming–Java Track
  • Local Area Network Systems Network Administration
  • Microcomputer Applications-User and Desktop Support
  • Web Developer Specialist
• Criminal Justice
  • Texas Peace Officer Sequence
• Culinary Arts
  • Culinarian
  • Culinary Arts
  • Pastry Arts
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology
  • Medical Resonance Imaging
• Electronics and Advanced Technologies
  • Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization
  • Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization
  • Networking/Computer Electronics
  • Electronics Technician Specialization
  • Engineering Technology Specialization
  • Power Technology Specialization
  • Renewable Energy Specialization
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Specialization
• Emergency Medical Services Professions
  • EMT Intermediate Certificate
  • EMT Paramedic Certificate
• Environmental Science and Technology
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
• Financial Management
  • Mortgage Banking
• Fire Protection Technology
  • FirefighterGeography
  • GIS
  • GIS–Level 2
• Game Development
  • Game Art
  • Game Design
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Human Services
  • Addictions Counseling
  • Addictions Counseling in the Criminal Justice System
  • American Sign Language Studies
  • Deaf Services
  • Interpreter Preparation Program
  • Therapeutic Recreation
• International Business
• Jewelry
• Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics
• Management
  • Administrative Management
  • Management Specialties Leadership
  • Small Business Management
• Marketing
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Marketing
• Medical Coding
  • Medical Coding Specialist
• 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
• Surgical Technology
• Travel and Tourism
• Visual Communication
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Graphic Arts Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Interactive Design
  • Online Web
• Welding Technology
  • Art Metals
  • Inspection
  • Metal Sculpture
  • Pipe Welding
  • Plate Welding
  • Ultrahigh Purity Piping

Marketable Skills Award

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

Institutional Certificate

• Child Development
  • Academic CDA Training Program
  • Professional Recognition for Caregivers
• Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Phlebotomy Technician