Types of Degrees & Certificates
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| BAS Bachelor of Applied Science BAT Bachelor of Applied Technology BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Prepares you for promotion and advancement into leadership positions within your field. Prepares you for pursuit of a master’s degree. |
| AA Associate of Arts | Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of declaring a major in the liberal or fine arts (English, History, others).
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| AAT Associate of Arts in Teaching | Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university as a junior to work towards a degree that leads to initial Texas teacher certification. |
| AS Associate of Science | Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of majoring in the sciences (Math, Engineering, Biology Social/Behavioral Science, and others).
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| AAS Associate of Applied Science | Prepares you with the technical and behavioral career skills for work in a specific career.
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| OLSA Occupational and Life Skills Associate | The Occupational and Life Skills Associate (OLSA) is a four-year comprehensive post-secondary education opportunity for students who have disabilities that affect executive functioning. The OLSA is designed to directly teach executive functioning strategies and social expectations to help students transition into successful careers. |
| Types of Certificates | |
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| Certificates | Prepares you to enter a specialized career field or upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most certificate awards are structured to allow you to move on to a higher-level certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Preparation to sit for a state or industry certification are included where it is required for the job or where an industry advisory board recommended as such. |
| Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) | Pursued after the completion of a related bachelor’s or associate degree, preparing you for a specialized career field. |
| Level I or Level II Certificate | Prepares you for entry in a career field requiring up to 2 years of training and is typically a pathway to an AAS degree. |
| Occupational Skills Award (OSA) | Prepares you to enter a high-demand career field with minimal training and is typically a pathway to a level 1 or level 2 certificate. |
| Fast-Track Certificate, Continuing Education | Prepares you for immediate job entry in a short period of time. |