Associate Degree and Certificate Programs

Three Rivers Community College offers a comprehensive array of programs of study as described in the following pages. The specific curricular patterns in the associate degree programs lead either to the degree of associate in arts (AA), the degree of Associate in Science (AS), or the degree of Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Career and transfer programs are available for many associate degree programs. TRCC also offers many certificate programs. Certificates are credentials that are recognized by employers and prepare students for entry level positions and/or career advancement. In many cases, the coursework within a certificate program is applicable to an associate program for a particular field of study, and serves as a stepping stone to subsequent completion of an associate degree.