Degrees and Certificates

An Associate of Arts (A.A.) is awarded to students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program and major in any one of a variety of liberal arts majors at a four-year college or university.

An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is awarded to students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program and major in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science at a four-year college or university. 

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to provide specific programmatic coursework that prepares students for the workplace or provides new skills for career advancement. In general, this degree is not transferable to a four-year institution. However, RCC does have specific articulation agreements with some area colleges and universities for some of these programs.

The Certificate programs are designed to provide specific programmatic coursework that prepares students for the workplace or provides new skills for career advancement. These certificates are not transferable to a four-year institution.

Career studies program options are developed and implemented as community needs are identified and institutional resources permit. These certificates are not transferable to a four-year institution.

RCC provides high-quality, cost-effective, flexible, comprehensive, and responsive programs designed around business, industry, and your education needs.