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.
Engineering, Math & Science (CAC): Forestry Technology, Wildlife Technology, & Natural Resources Technology, Geospatial Science, and Horticulture & Landscape Technologies.
Health Sciences & Wellness (CAC): Behavioral Health, Mental Health & Social Work, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, EMT, Clinical EMT, & Paramedicine, 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, Skilled Trades & Applied Technology (CAC): Automation & Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration, Highway Maintenance Management, Precision Machining Technology, Optics, Quantum & Laser Technology, and Welding Technology.
Social Science, Education & Public Service (CAC): Law Enforcement Academy, Law Enforcement, Early Childhood Education, and Paralegal/Legal Assistant.