Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degrees

These degrees are awarded upon the completion of a curriculum which has been designed to parallel the first two years of a four-year college or university program. Thus, these degrees enable the student to transfer toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Associate of Arts in Teaching

This degree is awarded upon the completion of a curriculum which has been designed based on the guidelines established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and parallels the first two years of a Texas four -year college or university program. These degrees enable the student to transfer toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree designed to prepare a person for teacher certification in the respective areas of emphasis. This degree also will satisfy the requirement of the No Child Left Behind guidelines for teacher's aides in public schools.

Associate of Applied Science

This degree is awarded upon the completion of one of the technical or health occupations curricula. These curricula are designed to prepare the student to enter a career directly upon completion of the program.

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion in designated technical and health occupations areas will be conferred on students who complete the prescribed curriculum.

Departmental Certificate

A Departmental Certificate will be awarded to students who satisfactorily complete prescribed courses within a department. These certificates contain fewer than 15 semester hours and are awarded by the department.