Explanation Of Degrees

Mapping your Way… Degrees, Certificates, & Transfer

Helpful Definitions At community colleges (also called Two-Year or Junior colleges) we offer courses, certificates, and Associate’s degrees Students may take single courses, or complete programs for transfer or career goals Only universities may offer Bachelor’s (4-year), Master’s, or

Yavapai College programs Individual courses for job skills or advancement (computer, CPR) Certificates: short career based groups of classes (management, child care) Associate of Applied Science: include career and general courses (nursing) Transfer Associate’s: Required general & necessary courses for

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