Degrees

Degrees

As a student at South Puget Sound Community College, you'll find a variety of options available as you design your program of study. You can learn skills to prepare you for employment in an occupational field, or complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree. The college offers basic skills courses to help improve reading, writing and math skills. Continuing Education and student-funded courses meet a variety of educational needs in the community. The breadth of programs we offer illustrates why we are called a "comprehensive community college."

Program Planning Guides


Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts program at South Puget Sound Community College enables you to complete the first two years of course work for a bachelor’s degree prior to transferring to a four-year college or university.

The college offers the Associate in Arts Degree with emphases in specific areas of study.  The AA degree with an emphasis enables you to focus your first two years of course work on one of the following desciplines and complete a degree that is transferrable to a four-year college or university.


Associate in Science
An Associate in Science Degree at South Puget Sound Community College enables you to complete the lower-division prerequisites needed for transfer into upper division math and science classes at a four-year college or university.

Two study options are available under the Associate in Science Degree. Track 1 focuses on the biological sciences, environmental/resource sciences, chemistry, geology and earth science. Track 2 focuses on computer science, engineering, physics and atmospheric sciences.

Associate in Biology DTA/MRP
The Associate in Biology Degree is designed for persons interested in transferring to a four-year college or university.

Associate in Elementary Education DTA/MRP

The Associate in Elementary Education Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program is designed for students planning to prepare for an upper division elementary education major. The program is designed to provide a better transfer for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education programs in Washington state.

Associate in Pre Nursing MRP/DTA


Associate in Applied Science – T (AAS-T)
The Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T) is a professional-technical degree with a core of general education courses commonly accepted in transfer. In general, professional-technical degrees are not designed for transfer to other colleges or universities. However, several four-year colleges and universities have specific bachelor’s degree programs that accept the Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T) Degree.


Associate in General Studies
This two-year degree is for students who want to design their own programs. It provides flexibility for students to take courses that fit their lifestyles and interests.

The AGS degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year college or university.


Associate in Business - Direct Transfer
Those who take full advantage of this degree can use it as a stepping-stone into a four-year business school.


Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates
We offer occupational training for gaining the skills and knowledge you need for direct employment or career advancement in business and industry.

Associate in Applied Science Degrees and/or certificates of completion are offered in these areas:

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