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1 Degrees & Awards This section can be used for finding: the number of degrees and certificates awarded annually since ACC began. the number of degrees and certificates awarded by program area over the past five years. the number of students who successfully completed ACC s core curriculum. Contents Useful Terms Programs of Study Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Associate of Science (AS) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) College Credit Certificates Awarded Institutional Awards Core Completers Field of Study Marketable Skills Achievement

2 Useful Terms Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - degree awarded to students who successfully complete the prescribed courses in any of the occupational-technical programs. Associate of Arts (AA) - degree awarded to students who complete at least 60 semester credit hours that include 6 hours of English, 6 hours of American government, 6 hours of US history, 8 hours of a single foreign language, and the prescribed courses listed in one of the areas of concentration. Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) - degree awarded to students who successfully complete the prescribed courses for one of three degrees leading to teaching certification. Associate of Science (AS) - degree awarded to students who complete at least 60 semester credit hours that include 6 hours of English, 6 hours of American government, 6 hours of US history, 6-8 hours of science, and the prescribed courses listed in one of the areas of concentration. Certificate - awarded to students who complete one of the approved certificate programs. Core Curriculum - ACC s core consists of 42-hours of general education courses in English, communications, mathematics, natural science, humanities, visual and performing arts, government, history, and an additional social and behavioral science. Degree - an award given as official recognition for the successful completion of a program of studies. Field of Study Curriculum - intended to facilitate the free transferability of lower-division academic courses among Texas public colleges and universities. 200

3 DEGREES & AWARDS Programs of Study Fall 2008 The educational programs of Austin Community College include workforce programs and academic/transfer programs. The workforce programs are designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled technicians and paraprofessionals for employment in industry and business. ACC awards both Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificates in workforce programs. Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are awarded as transfer degrees and correspond to the first two years of a baccalaureate program at four-year institutions. The programs and program areas in which Austin Community College offers courses include the following: Associate of Arts (AA) Programs Anthropology Art Creative Writing Dance Drama Economics English Foreign Language General Studies in Liberal Arts Geography Geographic Information Systems Geography Government History Journalism Music Philosophy Psychology Radio-Television-Film Social Work Sociology Speech Associate of Arts in Teaching Education 8-12 Grade Levels EC Grade Levels EC-4 Grade Levels-Early Childhood Specialization Associate of Science (AS) Programs Archaeology Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Computer Science Computer Information Systems Engineering Environmental Science and Technology Environmental Studies General Studies in Science Geology Health and Kinesiology Health Kinesiology Mathematics Physics Pre-Dental/Pre-Medical/Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Veterinary Source: ACC Catalog 201

4 Accounting Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech. Accounting Specialist Hospitality Management Accounting Technician Baccalaureate Prep Specialization Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Food and Lodging Specialization Architectual Specialization Hotel and Lodging Specialization Electronic Graphics Specialization Human Services Interdisiplinary Specialization Addictions Counseling Mechanical Specialization General Human Services Auto Body Collision and Refinishing Automotive Technology Biotechnology Building Construction Technology Interpreter Preparation Program Therapeutic Recreation International Business Jewelry Construction Management Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics Business and Technical Communications Management Business and Government Comm. Specialization Marketing Technical Communications Fashion Merchandising Child Development Commercial Music Management Computer Information Technology Marketing Medical Laboratory Technology Meeting and Events Planning Specialization Computer Programming Nursing (Professional) Computer Programming-Web Programming Spec. Nursing Mobility Track Local Area Network Systems-Network Admin. Nursing Traditional Track Local Area Network Systems-Security Admin. Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialization Office Administration Microcomputer Applications-Applications Administrative Assistant Specialization Microcomputer Applications-User and Desktop Legal Administrative Asst. Specialization Support Specialization Medical Administrative Asst. Specialization Criminal Justice Corrections Law Enforcement Culinary Arts Dental Hygiene Paralegal Personal Fitness Trainer Photographic Technology Advertising-Fashion Focus People-Portrait Focus Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology Physical Therapist Assistant Electronics and Advanced Technologies Real Estate Automation, Robotics and Controls Tech. Spec. Real Estate Broker's Licensing Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization Sonography Networking/Computer Electronics Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Engineering Technician Specialization (Echocardiography) Power Technology Specialization Diagnostic Medical Sonography Renewable Energy Specialization Surgical Technology Semiconductor Manufacturing Tech. Specialization Travel and Tourism Emergency Medical Services Professions Visual Communication Environmental Science and Technology 2D Animation Specialization Environmental Technology 3D Animation Specialization Financial Management 3D Modeling Specialization Mortgage Banking Graphic Arts Technology Specialization Fire Protection Graphic Design Specialization Fire Protection Technology Interactive Design Specialization Game Development Welding Technology Game and Visualization Programming Spec. Art Metals Game Art Specialization Code Welding Game Design Specialization Source: ACC Catalog Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Programs 202

5 DEGREES & AWARDS Advanced Technical Certificate Biotechnology Environmental Technology Paralegal Professional Accountant Enhanced Skills Certificate Automotive Technology Child Development Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Sonography Vascular Technology Marketing Visual Communication Illustration Certificate Programs Accounting Clerk Architectural and Engineering CAD Architectural and Engineering CAD Civil/CAD Specialization Integrated Circuit Layout and Design Specialization Auto Body Collision and Refinishing Auto Body Collision Repair Auto Body Refinishing Automotive Technology Automotive Brake & Suspension Automotive Drive Train Specialist Automotive Engine Performance Specialist Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Automotive Technician Marine Engine Repair Motorcycle Repair Small Engine Repair Biotechnology Building Construction Technology Carpentry Specialization Construction Manager Woodworking Business and Technical Communications Business and Government Comm. Specialization Technical Communications Child Development Computer Information Technology Computer Information Technology Database Computer Programming-C++ Track Certificate Programs (continued) Computer Information Technology (continued) Computer Programming-Java Track Local Area Network Systems Network Admin. Web Developer Specialist Criminal Justice Texas Peace Officer Sequence Culinary Arts Culinarian Culinary Arts Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology Medical Resonance Imaging Electronics and Advanced Technologies Automation, Robotics, and Controls Technology Specialization Bioinstrumentation Technology Specialization Networking/Computer Electronics Electronics Technician Technology Engineering Technology Specialization Power Technology Renewable Energy Specialization Semiconductor Manufacturing Tech. Specialization Emergency Medical Services Professions EMT Intermediate Certificate EMT Paramedic Certificate Financial Management Mortgage Banking Fire Protection Firefighter Game Development Game Art Game Design Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Tech. Hospitality Management Human Services Addictions Counseling Addictions Counseling in the Criminal Justice Sys. American Sign Language Studies Interpreter Preparation Program Therapeutic Recreation International Business Jewelry Land Surveying Technology/Geomatics Management Administrative Management Management Specialities Leadership Small Business Management Marketing Fashion Merchandising Marketing Source: ACC Catalog 203

6 Certificate Programs (continued) Medical Coding Specialist Meeting and Events Planning Meeting Planning Nursing (Vocational) Office Administration Administrative Assistant Legal Administrative Asst. Specialization Medical Administrative Asst. Specialization Medical Office Assistant Specialization Office Assistant Software Applications Specialist Personal Fitness Trainer Fitness Specialist Personal Fitness Trainer Pharmacy Technician Photographic Technology Digital Assistant Photographic Artist Radio-Television-Film Film/Video Production Management Film/Video Production Technology Real Estate Surgical Technology Travel and Tourism Visual Communication Design 2D Animation 3D Animation 3D Modeling Graphic Arts Technology Graphic Design Interactive Design Online Web Welding Technology Art Metals Inspection Metal Sculpture Pipe Welding Plate Welding Ultrahigh Purity Piping Marketable Skills Award Accounting Accounting Specialist Accounting Technician Professional Accountant Building Construction Technology Child Development Comprehensive CDA Training Program Welding Technology Inert Gas Welding Field of Study Business Communication Computer Science Criminal Justice Engineering and Engineering Technology Mexican American Studies Music Nursing Core Curriculum 42-hours of general education courses in: English Rhetoric/Composition Communication Mathematics Visual and Performing Arts Government History Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Natural Sciences Humanities Source: ACC Catalog 204

7 DEGREES & AWARDS Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Academic Years Associate of Arts (AA) % chg Anthropology % Art % Communications Creative Writing Dance Drama % Early Childhood Education % Economics % English % Foreign Language French % German % Japanese % Spanish % General Studies % Geography Government % Grade 4-8 Certification % History % Journalism % Music % Philosophy Psychology % Radio-Television-Film % Social Work % Sociology % Speech % TOTAL % NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the degree was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability 205

8 Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Academic Years Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Grade Level Specialization Early Childhood - 4 Grade Level Specialization Early Childhood - 4 & 4-8 Grade Levels Specialization TOTAL Associate of Science (AS) % chg Biology % Business Administration % Chemistry % Computer Science % Engineering % Environmental Studies % General Studies - Science % Geology % Health % Kinesiology % Mathematics % Physics Pre-Dental Pre-Medical % Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinarian % TOTAL % NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the degree was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability 206

9 DEGREES & AWARDS Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Academic Years Associate of Applied Science (AAS) % chg Accounting Professional % Specialist % Technician % Architectural and Engineering CAD Architectural Electronic Interdisciplinary Mechanical Automotive Technology % Diesel Biotechnology % Building Construction Technology Construction Management % Business and Technical Communications % Child Development % Commercial Music Mgmt % Computer Information Technology Computer Programming % LAN Systems Network Administration % LAN Systems Security Administration Microcomputer Applications % Criminal Justice Law Enforcement % Corrections % Culinary Arts % Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography % Diagnostic Medical Sonography % Digital Publishing - Printing & Desktop Publishing Production % NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the Associate of Applied Science degree was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability 207

10 Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Academic Years Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (continued) % chg Electronics Automation, Robotics, & Controls Tech Computer Electronics/Telecomm % Engineering % Power Technology Specialization Renewable Energy Specialization Semiconductor Manufacturing % Technician % Emergency Medical Services % Engineering Design Graphics Architectural % Electronic Graphics % Interdisciplinary Mechanical Environmental Technology % Fire Protection Technology % Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology % Hospitality Management Baccalaureate Preparation % Food & Lodging Hotel & Lodging Hotel % Meeting Management & Events % Restaurant Travel & Tourism % Human Services Addictions Counseling % General % Interpreter Preparation % Therapeutic Recreation % Jewelry Land Surveying Technology Legal Assistant % Management % NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the Associate of Applied Science degree was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability 208

11 DEGREES & AWARDS Associate Degrees Awarded by Program Academic Years Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (continued) % chg Marketing Fashion Merchandising % Marketing % Medical Laboratory Technology % Mortgage Banking % Nursing Professional % Mobility Track % Occupational Therapy Asst % Office Administration Administrative Assistant % Legal Administrative Asst Medical Administrative Asst % Paralegal Personal Fitness Trainer % Photographic Technology Advertising-Fashion Focus % People-Portrait Focus % Professional Photography Physical Therapist Assistant % Quality Assurance Radiology % Real Estate % Surgical Technology % Visual Communication Design % 2D Animation D Animation D Modeling Graphic Design % Interactive Design Welding Technology Art Metals % Code Welding % TOTAL % NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the Associate of Applied Science degree was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability 209

12 NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the certificate was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability College Credit Certificates Awarded Academic Years % chg Accounting Clerk % Professional Architectural and Engineering CAD Civil/CAD Specialization Integrated Circuit Layout Design Automotive Air & Heating % Brake & Suspension % Drive Train Specialist % Engine Performance Specialist % Enhanced Skills Marine Engine Repair % Motorcylce Repair % Small Engine Repair % Technician % Biotechnology Advanced Technical Building Construction Technology Carpentry Construction Manager Woodworking % Business and Technical Communication Child Development % Computer Information Technology Computer Info. Tech. Database % Computer Programming-C++ Track % Computer Programming-Java Track % LAN System Network Administration % Web Developer Specialist % Criminal Justice TX Peace Officer Seq % Culinary Arts % Culinarian % Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Diagnostic Medical - Sonography % Digital Publishing Technology Desktop Publishing Printing Prepress Printing Production

13 DEGREES & AWARDS NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the certificate was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability College Credit Certificates Awarded Academic Years (continued) % chg Electronic Technology Automation, Robotics & Controls Tech % Computer Electronics/Telecomm % Engineering % Power Technology Semiconductor Manufacturing % Technician % Emergency Medical Services Professions EMT Intermediate % EMT Paramedic % Engineering Design Graphics Applied Multimedia Technology % Engineering Design Graphics % Integrated Circuit Layout Design % Environmental Technology Fire Protection - Firefighter % Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology % Hospitality Management % Human Services Addictions Counseling % American Sign Language Studies % Interpreter Preparation Therapeutic Recreation % International Business % Jewelry % Land Survey Technology % Legal Assistant % Management Administrative Management % Management Specialties Leadership % Small Business Management % Marketing Basic Skills % Fashion Merchandising Medical Coding % Meeting and Events Planning % Mortgage Banking % Nursing (Vocational) % 211

14 NOTE: A dash ( - ) indicates that the certificate was not offered. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability College Credit Certificates Awarded Academic Years (continued) % chg Office Administration Administrative Assistant % Legal Administrative Assistant Medical Adminstrative Assistant % Medical Office Assistant % Office Assistant % Software Applications Paralegal Personal Fitness Trainer % Pharmacy Technology % Radio-Television-Film Film/Production Video Film/Video Production Management Industrial Video % Industrial Video Production Mgmt % Photographic Technology Digital Assistant Photographer's Assistant Photographic Artist Photojournalism Real Estate % Surgical Technology % Technical Communications % Travel & Tourism % Visual Communication Design 2D Animation D Animation Graphic Design Interactive Design Online Web % Prepress World Wide Web Welding Technology Art Metals % Inspection % Jewelry Fabrication Metal Sculpture % Pipe Welding % Plate Welding % Ultrahigh Purity Piping % TOTAL % 212

15 DEGREES & AWARDS Institutional Awards Academic Year 2008 (September 1, August 31, 2008) Core Completers The core curriculum is predicated on a series of basic intellectual competencies. ACC s core consists of 42-hours of general education courses in English, communications, mathematics, natural science, humanities, visual and performing arts, government, history, and an additional social and behavioral science. When the 42-hour core curriculum is successfully completed, that block of courses may be transferred to any other public institution of higher education in Texas and must be substituted for the receiving institution s core curriculum. Students may or may not complete their degree or certificate requirements at the same time that they complete the core curriculum. Core Completers % chg % Field of Study Field of study curriculum is intended to facilitate the free transferability of lower-division academic courses among Texas public colleges and universities. When an ACC field of study curriculum is successfully completed, that block of courses may be transferred to any Texas public college or university. The field of study curriculum is substituted for that institution s lower division requirements of the degree program for the field of study into which the students transfer, and the student shall receive full academic credit toward the degree program of the block of courses transferred. Business Administration Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education 4-8 Teacher Certificate % chg % % Total % Source: ACC Catalog and THECB Certified Reports 213

16 Institutional Awards Academic Year 2008 (September 1, August 31, 2008) Marketable Skills Achievement Award Marketable Skills Achievement (MSA) awards are granted to students in active Coordinating Board approved programs during the fiscal year. A marketable skills achievement award may be a credit program of 9-14 SCH or a workforce continuing education program of contact hours % chg Accounting Specialist Accounting Technician % Blood Bank Processing¹ % Building Construction Technology Child Development % Emergency Medical Technician Basic¹ % Medical Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomy Technician¹ % Professional Accountant % Welding, Inert Gas Welding % Total % 1 Awards are offered through Continuing Education Department. Source: ACC Catalog and THECB Certified Reports 214