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Degree and certificate programs at New River CTC are designed to provide accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of our region. New River CTC offers a wide range of programs for students of all ages and educational backgrounds. These include Associate degrees that transfer to four-year colleges, Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate programs that get students ready to go straight to work after completion, as well as non-credit programs or courses for students interested in updating or gaining new skills in a specific area.
Students who are unsure of what they would like to study should contact faculty, staff, or their Student Success Coach on their campus to help identify careers that may fit their interests, personality, and aptitude.
Types of Programs
The Associate of Science (AS) degree prepares the student to transfer to an upper-division baccalaureate degree program. It gives emphasis to those majoring in the areas with substantial undergraduate requirements in English, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, and similar areas. A student may elect to enter directly into employment upon the attainment of this degree or transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares the student to enter directly into employment in a specific career. It gives emphasis to those majoring in occupational programs designed with and through employer advisory committees. While a student may be able to achieve successful transfer of some or all the courses within this degree, the goal of programs that award this degree is successful employment.
The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) is a specialized curriculum designed for students in search of a specific body of knowledge for personal/career development or professional continuing education. The purpose and intent of the certificate degree program are to prepare the student to enter directly into employment in a specific career and meet the documented workforce needs of local employers. Generally, certificate programs provide the foundation for the associate in applied science (AAS) degree for occupational programs.
The Advanced Skill Set Certificate (ASSC) consists of a series of courses or competencies that prepare individuals for a specific skill and require at least 12 credit hours but do not exceed 30 credit hours. Students pursuing a skill set certificate may not be eligible for federal financial aid and are awarded a College-issued certificate rather than a diploma. Check with the Financial Aid Office for specific program eligibility for federal financial aid.
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