Career and Technical Degrees and Certificates Distribution List
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Professional and Technical Degrees and Certificates Distribution Lists
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in Applied Technology (AAT)
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Certificate of Completion (CC)
Degree & Certificate Intent
The career and technical education degrees and certificates are designed for students interested in gaining specific technical career skills. Students focus on completing program-specific coursework, balanced by minimal general education courses. Although the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Applied Technology degree programs are not designed to guarantee transfer to a senior institution, some institutions may accept technical coursework for students in certain areas of study. Students should contact an advisor and/or the senior institution for additional information.
General Requirements
Complete a minimum number of credits/units in specified curriculum:
- Associate Degree: Ninety (90) credits/units minimum
- Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS): Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit/unit requirement. Most occupational programs require more than fifty-nine (59) credits/units of specific requirements.
- Associate in Applied Technology (AAT): Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit/unit requirement. All Associate in Applied Technology degree programs require at least seventy-five (75) credits/units of major-related requirements.
- Certificate of Proficiency: Forty-five (45) credits/units minimum
- Certificate of Achievement: Twenty-one (21) credits/units minimum
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
Meet academic residency requirements as follows:
- Associate Degree: Thirty (30) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Certificate of Proficiency: Fifteen (15) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Certificate of Achievement: Ten (10) credits/units minimum must be completed at Clark College.
- Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher in each major area requirement and specifically listed courses unless otherwise noted in the department requirements for all courses taken at Clark College.
General Credit/Unit Restrictions
- Physical Education Activity: Three (3) credits/units maximum in PE activity can apply toward an associates degree.
- Academic Credit for Prior Learning: A maximum of sixty (60) credits/units from AP, IB, CI, course challenges, or industry certification credits/units can be applied to a degree. Credit by Challenge coursework will meet academic residency requirements.
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students may request up to fifteen (15) CLEP credits/units to be applied to a degree. Credits/Units will be used to fulfill general elective requirements only.
- Tech Prep/Direct Credit: Tech Prep/Direct Credit courses that are part of a professional program and fall into the restricted area in the DTA degree are limited to 15 credits/units. If Tech Prep/Direct Credit courses apply to a professional technical degree or certificate, there is no limit to the number of credits/units that can be applied.
- Cooperative Work Experience: No more than fifteen (15) credits/units may be applied to an associate degree.
- Special Projects: No more than fifteen (15) credits/units in Special Projects will be allowed to meet degree or certificate requirements unless specifically outlined by the program.
- Military Experience: credits/units may be earned by previous military experience but cannot exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the degree or certificate. Please contact the Credentials Evaluations Office at Clark College for further information.
- Pass/Fail Grading Option: Sixty (60) credits/units maximum in courses with Pass/Fail grading option for an associate degree.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of a program may also meet the General Education requirements.
Communication Skills [CA, CT]
| Department | AAS - 6 credits/units minimum (CA) | AAT - 5 credits/units minimum (CT) | CP - 3 credits/units minimum (CA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BUS 107, BUS 211 | BUS 107, BUS 211 | BUS 107, BUS 211 |
| Communication Studies1 | CMST& 2101, CMST& 2201,CMST& 2301 | ||
| English | ENGL 99 ENGL& 101, ENGL& 102, ENGL& 235 |
ENGL& 101, ENGL& 235 | ENGL 99 ENGL& 101, ENGL& 102, ENGL& 235 |
| Management | MGMT 107 | MGMT 107 | |
| Professional Technical Writing | PTWR 135 | PTWR 135 | PTWR 135 |
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Communication Studies courses cannot be counted toward the first three (3) credits/units of Communication Skills [CA, CT].
Note: Pharmacy Technician students may meet the Communication Skills requirement by achieving the following:
Placement into ENGL& 101.
Health & Physical Education [HE, HPE, PE] - 3 credits/units
Select three credits/units from either Option One or Option Two:
| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| Option One | ||
| Select two credits/units from the following: | 2 | |
| Food and Your Health (2 credits/units) | ||
| Health for Adult Living (3 credits/units) | ||
| Environmental Health (2 credits/units) | ||
| Happiness and Your Health (2 credits/units) | ||
| Human Sexuality (2 credits/units) | ||
| Women's Health (3 credits/units) | ||
| Health and Social Justice (3 credits/units) | ||
| Cannabis and Your Health (2 credits/units) | ||
| Select one from the following: | 1 | |
College-level Physical Activity course (PE, PEDNC, PEMAR) | ||
| Option Two | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Occupational Wellness (3 credits/units) | ||
| Fitness-Wellness (3 credits/units) | ||
| Mind Body Health (3 credits/units) | ||
Computational Skills [CP]
Updated 6/27/24. See corrections page for details.
| Department | AAS - 3 credits/units minimum | AAT - 5 credits/units minimum | CP - 3 credits/units minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health | AH 261 | AH 261 | AH 261 |
| Business | BUS 102 | BUS 102 | BUS 102 |
| Computer Technology | CTEC 121 | CTEC 121 | CTEC 121 |
| Mathematics | All MATH/MATH& courses numbered 30 or higher EXCEPT MATH 199 or MATH 290 | All MATH/MATH& courses numbered 100 or higher EXCEPT MATH 199 or MATH 290 | All MATH/MATH& courses numbered 030 or higher EXCEPT MATH 199 or MATH 290 |
| Professional Technical Computer Skills | PTCS 110 | PTCS 110 | PTCS 110 |
Human Relations [HR]
Updated 6/27/24. See corrections page for details.
Humanities [HA, HB] - AAS - 3 credits/units minimum
Social Sciences [SS] - AAS - 3 credits/units minimum
| Department | Courses |
|---|---|
| Addiction Counseling | ACED 101 |
| Anthropology | ANTH& 204, ANTH& 206, ANTH& 215 |
| Communication Studies | CMST& 230 |
| Economics | ECON& 201, ECON& 202 ECON 101, ECON 110, ECON 120 |
| English | ENGL 175 |
| Environmental Science | ENVS 231 |
| Geography | GEOG& 100, GEOG& 102, GEOG& 200, GEOG& 207 GEOG 205, GEOG 220, GEOG 221, GEOG 222, GEOG 223, GEOG 224 |
| History | HIST& 126, HIST& 127, HIST& 128, HIST& 146, HIST& 147, HIST& 148, HIST& 214,HIST& 215, HIST& 219 HIST 231, HIST 251, HIST 252, HIST 285 |
| Political Science | POLS& 203 POLS 111, POLS 131, POLS 220, POLS 221, POLS 222, POLS 223, POLS 224, POLS 231 |
| Psychology | PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200 PSYC 102, PSYC 203 |
| Sociology | SOC& 101, SOC& 201 SOC 131, SOC 161, SOC 250 |
| Women’s Studies | WS 101, WS 201, WS 210, WS 220, WS 225 |
Natural Sciences [NS-Lab/NS] - AAS - 3 credits/units minimum
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
The Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specialized career objective requiring less than forty-five (45) credits/units, but more than twenty (20) credits/units. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better. Students are required to complete a minimum of ten (10) credits/units at Clark College to meet the Academic Residency requirement.
Certificate of Completion (CC)
The Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain entry-level skills or for those who wish to upgrade their skills in a short period of time. Certificates of Completion typically consist of two to four courses, requiring twenty (20) or less credits/units. The courses can be taken simultaneously or individually as your schedule allows. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better. Students are required to complete a minimum of ten (10) credits/units at Clark College to meet the Academic Residency requirement.