An associate degree program is a planned and approved program of study leading to graduation with an associate degree. It is possible to complete an associate degree program in four semesters of normal full-time study. The minimum semester credit hour requirement shall be 60, and no program should require more than 76 semester credit hours. A student may elect to exceed this maximum in meeting personal education objectives.

Each associate degree program, except the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies, shall include required major courses, support courses, and at least 15 semester credit hours of the Liberal Studies Requirements of the University. The liberal studies component shall include courses designed to develop skills in oral and written communication and in computational skills. The liberal studies component shall also include courses drawn from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Liberal Studies A.A. College of the Humanities and Social Sciences School of Humanities and Performing Arts

Nursing ADN A.A.S. College of the Humanities and Social Sciences School of Nursing and Applied Health

SEAT FORM A PROGRAMS

Agriculture Business Management Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Aquaculture Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

Elements of Fashion and Home Décor Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Family and Consumer Science

Environmental Agriculture Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Environmental Measurements Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Environmental Policy and Decision Making Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Family and Consumer Sciences Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Family and Consumer Science

Food Safety Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Family and Consumer Science

Geospatial Technology Application Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Human Health and Nutrition Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Family and Consumer Science

Sustainable Agricultural Systems Certificate College of Agriculture, Communities and Environment School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Computer Technician Certificate College of Business and Computational Sciences School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Cybersecurity Certificate College of Business and Computational Sciences School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Network Associate Certificate College of Business and Computational Sciences School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Network Professional Certificate College of Business and Computational Sciences School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Music Industry and Production Certificate College of the Humanities and Social Sciences School of Humanities and Performing Arts

Music and Culture of African Diaspora Certificate College of the Humanities and Social Sciences School of Humanities and Performing Arts

A certificate program includes a minimum of twelve credit hours, not to exceed a year's worth of course work.