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. Whitney Young Honors Collegium Whitney Young Honors Collegium
Nursing ADN A.A.S. College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences School of Nursing
A certificate program includes a minimum of twelve credit hours, not to exceed a year's worth of course work.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
| Agriculture Business Management | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Agriculture | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences |
| Elements of Fashion and Home Décor | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences |
| Environmental Measurements | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences |
| Fermentation and Distillation Sciences | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Food Safety | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Geospatial Technology Application | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Human Health and Nutrition | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Sustainable Agricultural Systems | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment |
| Computer Technician | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Cybersecurity | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Network Associate | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Network Professional | Certificate | College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences | School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Music Industry and Production | Certificate | College of Humanities, Business and Society | School of Humanities and Performing Arts |