Certificate of Proficiency
The Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded to students who have demonstrated mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in a specific area or discipline. The program of study may be a stand-alone program or part of a technical certificate or associate degree curriculum. At least 25% of the required hours must be completed at NWACC to fulfill graduation requirements.
Technical Certificates
The Technical Certificate is a program of collegiate level that recognizes the completion of a specified level of competency in an occupational field. The program of study may be a stand-alone program or a part of an associate degree curriculum. At least 25% of the required hours must be completed at NWACC to fulfill graduation requirements.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
The A.A.S. degree is a vocational-oriented degree designed to prepare students to enter and advance in their specific career field. While the primary aim is to prepare students for work, each degree program has a limited number of general education courses. The College offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in multiple career areas. Find more detailed information about each degree’s course requirements by going to the appropriate department or division section of the catalog. At least 25% of the required hours must be completed at NWACC to fulfill graduation requirements. Find the most current Catalog Year Degree Plan Advising Sheets online.
General Studies
This degree program is designed to allow an individual course of study for students to meet personal employment or enrichment goals. The AGS includes transfer courses, technical courses or a combination of both types. The degree will include general education core courses in conjunction with advisor-approved courses that demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge in at least one specific area or discipline.
General Studies, A.G.S. - Degree Plan
Certificate of General Studies - Degree Plan
A.A.S. Disclaimer
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has requested that all Arkansas institutions offering the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree publish the following general disclaimer:
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While a few institutions accept some courses in A.A.S. programs, the general rule is that courses in A.A.S. degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing, in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.
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