AAS Degrees & Certificates
These degrees prepare students to enter the workforce in skilled and technical occupations. These programs are not intended to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, but certain courses may be accepted toward a bachelor’s degree at some institutions. FRCC awards the Associate of Applied Science Degree upon completion of a specific approved program listed in this catalog. Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate programs are listed below by Career & Academic Community (CAC).
Business & Information Technology (CAC): Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science & Programming, Cybersecurity, Networking, & Virtualization, and Hospitality Management.
Health Sciences & Wellness (CAC): Dental Assisting, EMT & Clinical EMT, Health Information Technology, Integrative Health & Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Nursing Aide, Phlebotomy, Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Processing Technology, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology.
Liberal Arts, Communication & Design (CAC): Architectural Engineering & Construction Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Multimedia Technology and Recording Arts Technology.
Manufacturing Automotive Construction & Design Technologies (CAC): Automation & Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration, Highway Maintenance Management, Precision Machining Technology, Optics Technology, and Welding Technology.
Math & Science (CAC): Forestry, Wildlife, & Natural Resources, Geospatial Science, and Horticulture & Landscape Technologies.
Social Science, Education, & Public Service (CAC): Criminal Justice, Peace Officers Standards & Training, Early Childhood Education, Paralegal/Legal Assistant, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.