Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

The Associate in Applied Science degree programs are designed to prepare persons for technician-level occupations. More emphasis is given to theory than in diploma courses. Also, roughly one-half of the course requirements are in general education and the sciences underlying the particular occupational area. A core of general competencies in communication, computation, the use of technology, global awareness/diversity, and critical thinking must be met by all graduates of associate degree programs. These requirements are met through a variety of student learning outcomes identified in the General Education Assessment Plan and documented through the General Education Assessment Report issued annually and posted on the CCC&TI Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.

CCC&TI offers the following Associate in Applied Science degree programs:

Accounting and Finance*

Automotive Systems Technology

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Biotechnology

Business Administration*

Cardiovascular Sonography

Computer Integrated Machining

Criminal Justice Technology

Culinary Arts*

Early Childhood Education - Career Entry*#

Early Childhood Education - Licensure Transfer*#

Early Childhood Education - Non-licensure Transfer*#

Electrical Systems Technology

Electronics Engineering Technology

Emergency Management#

Emergency Medical Science

Hospitality Management* 

Industrial Systems Technology - Mechatronics

Information Technology - Computer Programming and Development*

Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Information Technology - Networking 

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Medical Assisting

Medical Office Administration*

Medical Office Administration - Medical Coding and Billing

Medical Sonography

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Nursing*

Nursing - PN to ADN Transition

Office Management*

Paralegal Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiography

Social and Human Services - Mental Health

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Welding Technology

* Program available through the Watauga Campus. Limited or no core courses will be offered at night.

# Program available online.