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Agriculture, Business, Communication & Equine Division

Majors / Programs	Associate Degrees			Certificates
Majors / Programs	A.A.	A.S.	A.A.S.	C.S.C.	S.C.
Accounting		♦
Agriculture - Farm and Ranch Management			♦
Agriculture - Production			♦	♦
Agriculture - Range Management		♦
Agriculture Business		♦
Agriculture Education		♦
Agroecology		♦
Animal Science		♦
Business			♦
Communication	♦
Digital and Social Media			♦		♦
Equine Business Management			♦
Equine Care & Basic Riding					♦
Equine Riding			♦		♦
Equine Training			♦		♦
Photographic Communications			♦
Veterinary Assistant			♦

Life and Health Science Division

Majors / Programs	Associate Degrees			Certificates
Majors / Programs	AA	AS	AAS	CSC	SC
Aerial Adventure Operations					♦
Allied Health		♦
Biology		♦
Coach - Assistant					♦
Coach - Head					♦
Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine (EMT, Paramedic)			♦	♦
Medical Assistant Certificate (CMA)					♦
Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Certified Nursing Assistant)					♦
Nursing: Practical Nurse (LPN) (Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN)				♦
Nursing: Registered Nurse
Outdoor Education & Recreation Leadership		♦
Pre-Occupational Therapy		♦
Pre-Optometry		♦
Pre-Pharmacy		♦
Pre-Physical Therapy		♦
Pre-Professional Sciences		♦
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management		♦

Physical Science Division

Majors / Programs	Associate Degrees			Certificates
Majors / Programs	AA	AS	AAS	CSC	SC
Advanced Welding					♦
Aeronautics (Aviation)			♦
Chemistry		♦
Computer Science		♦
Drafting Technology			♦		♦
Engineering		♦
Mathematics		♦
Physics		♦
Robotics Technology (Welding Robotics Technology)					♦
Welding - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)					♦
Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)					♦
Welding Technology			♦	♦

Social Science and Education Division

Majors / Programs	Associate Degrees			Certificates
Majors / Programs	AA	AS	AAS	CSC	SC
Anthropology	♦
Archaeological Technician					♦
Archaeology Technology		♦
Conservation Law Enforcement	♦
Criminal Justice	♦		♦	♦
Early Childhood Education	♦	♦			♦
Elementary Education	♦	♦
History	♦
Political Science	♦
Psychology	♦
Secondary Education	♦	♦
Social Science	♦
Sociology	♦

Visual and Performing Arts, Humanities Division

Majors / Programs	Associate Degrees			Certificates
Majors / Programs	AA	AS	AAS	CSC	SC
Art	♦
Audio Technician (Sound or Music Technician)					♦
Digital and Social Media			♦		♦
English Studies	♦
Graphic Design	♦		♦
Music	♦
Music Technology			♦

A.A. = Associate of Arts Degree

If you're not sure where you plan to transfer to after Northwest, or if you're not convinced you'll stick with your current major, consider an Associate of Arts degree. You'll take a broad spectrum of classes and probably more arts and humanities courses than with other degrees. An AA degree will put you on the road to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

A.S. = Associate of Science Degree

If math and science rock your world, or if you have your eye on a pre-professional course of study at a four-year institution, the Associate of Science degree is worth looking into. Regardless of your major, if you're working toward an AS degree, you'll find yourself in more higher-level math and lab science classes. An AS degree prepares you for a Bachelor of Science degree.

A.A.S. = Associate of Applied Science Degree

If you're headed straight into the work world after graduating from Northwest but want to hold your options open for a management position later on, the Associate of Applied Science is your best choice. It can also lead to a job in community college technical teaching. With this degree, you'll take more classes directly related to your major and fewer general education classes like English and math. An AAS degree will work toward a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree or a Bachelor of science in career and technical education.

B.A.S. = Bachelor of Applied Science

Students finishing their A.A.S. 2-year degree, or those with at least 60 credit hours, can continue on to earn their 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Studies from NWC.

C.S.C. = Comprehensive Skills Certificate

If you want a technical job (in graphic design, radio production or drafting, for instance), or if your major is in a field where having a degree won't necessarily boost your paycheck, a Comprehensive Skills Certificate may be right for you. Your classes will focus almost exclusively on your field of study. Hardly any math or English courses are required.

S.C. = Skills Certificate

If you need a particular skill set to get a job or a promotion, a Skills Certificate is the way to go. Depending on the skill, it's possible to earn a certificate after as few as six credits. You'll be more employable without investing the time and money a degree requires. Also consider this option if you want to get a feel for college classes before committing yourself to a degree program.

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