Degrees and Certificates Listing

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree prepares individuals with a prior Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical field to enhance their credentials and provide upward mobility in the workforce.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1)

The following degree is specifically designed for Registered Nurses with a current license to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN):

Professional Nursing

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degrees

The Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and Associate of Science degrees are specifically designed to allow for the transfer and application of credits earned at Austin Community College to the bachelor degree requirements of most public colleges and universities. In addition, completion of the Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and Associate of Science degrees at ACC also guarantees completion of the state-mandated core curriculum and the acceptance in transfer of a minimum of 42-semester credit hours toward the general education requirements in a bachelor’s degree at all state supported higher education institutions in Texas.

Associate of Arts Degree (33)

The Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) is available in the following majors:

Anthropology

Art

Communication Studies

Creative Writing

Dance

Drama

Economics

English

Foreign Language

Foreign Language – Arabic

Foreign Language – Chinese

Foreign Language – French

Foreign Language – German

Foreign Language – Italian

Foreign Language – Japanese

Foreign Language – Latin

Foreign Language – Russian

Foreign Language – Spanish

General Studies

Geography

Government

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

American Studies

Mexican-American/Chicano Studies (MACS)

Peace and Conflict Studies

Journalism

Music

Philosophy

Philosophy with Humanities Emphasis

Philosophy with Religion Emphasis

Psychology

Radio-Television-Film

Social Work

Sociology

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (3)

The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (A.A.T.) is available in the following majors:

Education Instruction

4-8 Grade Levels

8-12 Grade Levels

EC-6 Grade Levels

Associate of Science Degree (20)

The Associate of Science degree (A.S.) differs from the Associate of Arts degree primarily in the amount or level of mathematics required for degree completion. The Associate of Science Degree is available in the following majors:

Anthropology

Archaeology

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry

Computer Science

Computer Information Systems Computer Science

Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Studies

General Studies

General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences

General Studies in Science

Geography

Geology

Health and Kinesiology

Health

Kinesiology

Mathematics

Physics

Pre-Med

Pre-Medical

Associate of Applied Science Degree (94)

The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), offered in technical programs, is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Within many of the technologies, short-term certificate programs, also preparation for employment, are offered which can be completed in less than two years. The Associate of Applied Science degree is available in the following majors:

Accounting

Accounting Specialist Accounting Tax Specialist Accounting Technician

American Sign Language-Interpreter Training

Interpreter Training

Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design

Architectural Specialization

Civil Specialization

Electronic Graphics Specialization

Interdisciplinary Specialization

Mechanical Specialization

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Auto Body Collision and Refinishing Technology

Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment

Automotive Technology

Honda PACT Specialization

Biotechnology

Building Construction Technology

Construction Management

Business, Government, and Technical Communications

Business and Government Communications Specialization

Social Media Communication Specialization

Technical Communications Specialization

Child Care and Development

Child Development

Computer Information Technology

Applications Development – Coding and Design Specialization

Computer Programming

Computer Programming – Game and Visualization Programming Specialization

Computer Programming – Software Testing Specialization

Computer Programming – Web Programming Specialization

Information Technology – Applications Specialization

Information Technology – User and Computer Support Specialization

Local Area Network Systems – Cyber Security Specialization

Local Area Network Systems – Network Administration

Creative Design Technologies

2D Animation Specialization

3D Animation Specialization

Game Art Specialization

Game Design Specialization

Motion Graphics Specialization

Criminal Justice

Corrections

Law Enforcement

Texas Peace Officer Specialization

Culinary Arts

Baking and Pastry

Culinary Arts

Dental Hygiene

Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology

Radiology

Electronics and Advanced Technologies

Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization

Electronics Technician Specialization

Engineering Technology Specialization

Manufacturing Technology – Medical Device Specialization

Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology Specialization

Power Technology Specialization

Renewable Energy Specialization

Utility Lineworker

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Emergency Medical Services

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Technology

Fire Protection Technology

Exercise Science

Geographic Information Systems

Health Information Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning, Tourism

Baccalaureate Prep Specialization

Hotel and Restaurant Specialization

Meeting and Event Planning Specialization

Travel and Tourism

Human Services

Addictions Counseling

General Human Services

Therapeutic Recreation

International Business

Jewelry

Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Management

Entrepreneurship – Motorcycle Repair Specialization

Management

Marketing

Fashion Marketing

Marketing

Medical Laboratory Technology

Music Business, Performance and Technology

Professional Nursing

Nursing Mobility Track

Nursing Traditional Track

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Office Administration

Administrative Assistant Specialization

Legal Administrative Assistant Specialization

Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization

Paralegal

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Photography

Advertising Specialization

Editorial-Fashion Specialization

Photographic Artist Specialization

Portrait-Wedding Specialization

Visual Mixed Media Specialization

Radio-Television-Film

Converging Media Production

Real Estate

Real Estate Brokerage Licensing

Sonography

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Echocardiography)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Surgical Technology

Veterinary Technology

Visual Communication

Graphic Arts Technology Specialization

Graphic Design Specialization

User Experience Design

Welding Technology

Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing Specialization

Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Metal Sculpture Specialization

Code Welding

Welding Inspection Specialization

Advanced Technical Certificate (12)

Accounting

Accounting Specialist Professional Accountant

Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment

Automotive Technology

Biotechnology

Creative Design Technologies

Technical Art

Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology

Cardiovascular – Interventional Technology

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Technology

Human Services

Addictions Counseling

Paralegal

Sonography

Cardio-Vascular Sonography

Medical-Vascular Sonography

Certificate (98)

Accounting

Accounting Clerk Level 1

Accounting Tax Specialist Level 1

American Sign Language-Interpreter Training

American Sign Language Studies Level 1

Interpreter Training Level 2

Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design

Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Specialization Level 1

Architectural CAD/Building Information Modeling Specialization Level 1

CAD Management Specialization Level 1 Civil CAD Specialization Level 1

Computer Aided Design Foundation Level 1

Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Level 1

Integrated Circuit Layout & Design Specialization Level 1

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Auto Body Collision Repair Level 1

Auto Body Refinishing Level 1

Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment

Advanced Automotive Level 1

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Honda PACT Specialization

Basic Automotive Level 1

Marine Engine Advanced Repairer Level 1

Motorcycle Advanced Repairer Level 1

Small Engine Advanced Repairer Level 1

Biotechnology

Biotechnology Level 1

Building Construction Technology

Carpentry Specialization Level 1

Construction Manager Level 1

Electrical Constructional Level 1

Woodworking Level 1

Business, Government, and Technical Communications

Business and Government Communications Level 1

Social Media Communication Level 1

Technical Communications Level 1

Child Care and Development

CDA Preparation Level 1

Child Development Level 1

Computer Information Technology

Applications Development – Coding and Design Specialization Level 2

Computer Information Technology Database Level 1

Computer Programming – C++ Track Level 1

Computer Programming – Java Track Level 1

Computer Programming – Software Testing Level 1

Information Technology – User and Computer Support Level 1

Local Area Network Systems – Network Administration Level 1

User and Computer Support Level 1

Web Developer Specialist Level 1

Creative Design Technologies

2D Animation Level 2

3D Animation Level 2

Game Art Level 2

Game Design Level 2

Motion Graphics Specialization Level 2

Criminal Justice

Texas Peace Officer Sequence Level 1

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts Level 1

Pastry Arts Level 1

Electronics and Advanced Technologies

Electronics Technician Specialization Level 1

Engineering Technology Specialization Level 2

Manufacturing Technology – Medical Device Level 1

Power Technology Specialization Level 1

Renewable Energy Specialization Level 1

Utility Lineworker Level 1

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Advanced EMT Level 1

EMT Paramedic Level 2

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Technology Level 1

Environmental Technology Level 2

Exercise Science

Fitness Specialist Level 1

Personal Fitness Trainer Level 1

Fire Protection Technology

Firefighter Level 1

Geographic Information Systems

GIS Level 1

GIS Level 2

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Level 1

Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning, Tourism

Hospitality Management Level 1

Meeting Planning Level 1

Travel and Tourism Level 1

Human Services

Addictions Counseling in the Criminal Justice System Level 1

International Business

International Business Level 1

Jewelry

Jewelry Level 1

Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics

Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics Level 1

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist Level 1

Management

Administrative Management Level 1

Management Specialties Leadership Level 1

Retail Management Level 1

Small Business Management Level 1

Marketing

Fashion Marketing Level 1

Marketing Level 1

Office Administration

Administrative Assistant Level 1

Legal Administrative Assistant Level 1

Medical Administrative Assistant Level 1

Medical Office Assistant Level 1

Office Assistant Level 1

Software Applications Specialist Level 1

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Level 1

Professional Photography

Digital Assistant Level 1

Photographic Artist Level 1

Radio-Television-Film

Film/Video Production Management Level 1

Film/Video Production Technology Level 1

Real Estate

Real Estate Licensing Level 1

Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology Level 2

Visual Communication

Graphic Arts Technology Level 2

Graphic Design Level 2

User Experience Design Level 2

Vocational Nursing

Vocational Nursing Level 2

Welding Technology

Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing Level 1

Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Metal Sculpture Level 1

Inspection Level 1

Pipe Welding Level 1

Structural Welding Level 1

Ultrahigh Purity Piping Level 1

Enhanced Skills Certificate (3)

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Auto Body and Refinishing

Medical Laboratory Technology

Molecular Diagnostics

Visual Communication

Illustration

Occupational Skills Award (14)

Accounting

Accounting Specialist

Accounting Technician

Professional Accountant

Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design

AutoCAD Drafter

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Auto Body Repair

Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment

Automotive Technology

Building Construction Technology

Child Care and Development

Comprehensive CDA Training Program

Computer Information Technology

Computer Networking Computer Programming

Electronics and Advanced Technologies

Lineworker

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Management

Retail Management

Marketing

Retail Management in Marketing

Welding Technology

Inert Gas Welding

Institutional Certificate (3)

Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology

Mammography Technologist

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Emergency Medical Technician

Medical Laboratory Technology

Phlebotomy Technician

See catalog 2018-2019 award plan listings to view degree and certificate award plans. Core curriculum courses in award plans are shown in boldface. Please contact the appropriate program for further information about any specific degree requirements. Note: American Sign Language may substitute for the foreign language requirements in any degree plan with the exception of the Associate of Arts degree in Foreign Language.