Degrees & Certificates Listing by Award Type

Please consult with an Area of Study advisor to explore ACC’s areas of study and programs as well as transfer and career options, and determine the award type that is best for your academic and career goals. If you need assistance choosing an Area of Study or program, contact ACC’s enrollment advisors at the College Destination Center.

Refer to catalog 2019-2020 award plans to view current degree and certificate award plan requirements. Academic award options are provided below.

Degrees & Certificates Listing by Award Type

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 Degrees (39)

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

Anthropology

Anthropology

Art

Art History
Studio Art

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Dance

Dance

Drama

Drama

Economics

Economics

English

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

General Studies in Arts

Geography

Geography

Government

Government

History

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

American Studies
Global Studies
Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies

Journalism

Journalism

Music

Music
Music – Composition
Music – Instrumental/Guitar
Music – Keyboard
Music – Vocal

Philosophy

Philosophy
Philosophy with Humanities Emphasis
Philosophy with Religion Emphasis

Psychology

Psychology

Radio-Television-Film

Radio-Television-Film

Social Work

Social Work

Sociology

Sociology

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degrees (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 Degrees (22)

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:

Agricultural Sciences

Agriculture Science

Anthropology

Archaeology

Biology

Biology

Business Administration

Business Administration

Chemistry

Chemistry

Computer Science

Computer Information Systems
Computer Science

Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Studies

General Studies

General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences
General Studies in Science

Geography

Geography

Geology

Geology

Health and Kinesiology

Health
Kinesiology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Physics

Physics

Pre-Med

Pre-Medical

Associate of Applied Science Degrees (116)

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 Full Charge Bookkeeper

Agricultural Sciences

Sustainable Agriculture

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
Automotive Technology Honda PACT Specialization

Biotechnology

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

Dental Hygiene

Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology

Radiology

Drama

Technical Theater – Makeup Artistry and Costume Technology Specialization
Technical Theater – Scenic Construction, Lighting, and Media Technology Specialization

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Emergency Medical Services

Engineering Technology

Automation, Robotics and Controls Technology Specialization
Electronics Technician Specialization
Engineering Technology Specialization
Manufacturing Technology – Advanced Manufacturing Specialization
Manufacturing Technology – Medical Devices Specialization
Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology Specialization
Power Technology Specialization
Renewable Energy Specialization
Utility Lineworker

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Technology

Exercise Science

Exercise Science

Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Fire Protection Technology

Fire Protection Technology

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems

Geospatial Engineering

Geospatial Engineering

Health Information Technology

Health Information Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning, Tourism

Baccalaureate Prep Specialization
Culinary and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialization
Hotel and Restaurant Specialization
Meeting and Event Planning Specialization
Travel and Tourism

Human Services

Addictions Counseling
General Human Services
Therapeutic Recreation

International Business

International Business

Jewelry

Jewelry

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Management

Entrepreneurship – Blacksmithing Specialization
Entrepreneurship – Metal Sculpture Specialization
Entrepreneurship – Motorcycle Repair Specialization
Entrepreneurship – Structural Welding Specialization
Entrepreneurship – Welding Tech Inspector Specialization
Management

Marketing

Fashion Marketing
Marketing

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology

Music Business, Performance and Technology

Audio Engineering Specialization
Digital Composition Specialization
Live Sound and Stage Production Specialization
Music Business Specialization
Music Performance Specialization

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Office Administration and Technology

Administrative Assistant Specialization
Legal Administrative Assistant Specialization
Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization

Paralegal

Paralegal

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Nursing

Nursing Mobility Track
Nursing Traditional Track

Professional Photography

Advertising Specialization
Digital Retoucher and Colorist Specialization
Editorial and Photojournalism Specialization
Fine Art Specialization
Photo Editor and Researcher 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

Surgical Technology

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology

Visual Communication

Graphic Design Specialization
Graphic Media Production Specialization
User Experience Design
Visual Design Specialization

Welding Technology

Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing Specialization
Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Metal Sculpture Specialization
Code Welding
Welding Inspection Specialization

Advanced Technical Certificates (13)

Accounting

Accounting Specialist
Professional Accountant

Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment

Automotive Technology

Biotechnology

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

Paralegal

Sonography

Cardio-Vascular Sonography
Medical-Vascular Sonography

Certificates (112)

Accounting

Accounting Tax Specialist Level 1
Accounting Tax Specialist Enrolled Agents Level 1
Accounting Technician Bookkeeper Level 1
Accounting Technician Quickbooks 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
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 Repair Advanced Level 1
Motorcycle Repair Advanced Level 1
Small Engine Repair Advanced 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 1
Applications Development – Coding and Design Specialization Level 2
Applications Development – Swift Level 1
Computer Information Technology Database Level 1
Computer Programming – C++ Track Level 1
Computer Programming – Data Science 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
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 Level 2

Criminal Justice

Texas Peace Officer Sequence Level 1

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts Level 1
Pastry Arts Level 1

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Advanced EMT Level 1
EMT Paramedic Level 2

Engineering Technology

Electronics Technician Specialization Level 1
Engineering Technology Specialization Level 2
Manufacturing Technology – Advanced Manufacturing Specialization Level 1
Manufacturing Technology – Medical Devices Level 1
Power Technology Specialization Level 1
Renewable Energy Specialization Level 1
Utility Lineworker Level 1

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Technology Level 1
Environmental Technology Level 2

Exercise Science

Fitness Specialist Level 1
Personal Fitness Trainer Level 1

Fashion Design

Fashion Design Level 1

Fire Protection Technology

Firefighter Level 1

Geographic Information Systems

GIS Level 1
GIS Level 2

Geospatial Engineering

Geospatial Engineering Level 1
Geospatial Engineering 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

International Business

International Business Level 1

Jewelry

Jewelry Level 1

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist Level 1

Management

Administrative Management Level 1
Leadership Level 1
Retail Management Level 1
Small Business Management Level 1

Marketing

Fashion Marketing Level 1
Marketing Level 1

Music Business, Performance and Technology

Audio Engineering Level 1
Digital Composition Level 1
Hip Hop Production Level 1
Live Sound and Stage Production Level 1
Music Business Level 1
Music Performance Level 1

Office Administration and Technology

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
Pharmacy Technician Level 2

Professional Photography

Photo and Digital Tech Level 1
Photographic Retouching 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 Design Level 2
Graphic Media Production Level 1
Graphic Media Production Level 2
User Experience Design Level 2
Visual Design Specialization 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 Certificates (7)

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Auto Body and Refinishing

Jewelry

Jewelry

Medical Laboratory Technology

Molecular Diagnostics

Professional Photography

Architectural Photography
Fashion Photography
Portrait Photography

Visual Communication

Illustration

Occupational Skills Awards (16)

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

Building Construction Technology

Child Care and Development

Comprehensive CDA Training Program

Computer Information Technology

Computer Networking
Computer Programming

Engineering Technology

Lineworker

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Management

Retail Management

Marketing

Retail Management in Marketing

Visual Communication

Graphic Media Production Specialization

Welding Technology

Inert Gas Welding

Institutional Certificates (3)

Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology

Mammography Technologist

Emergency Medical Services Professions

Emergency Medical Technician

Medical Laboratory Technology

Phlebotomy Technician