Degrees and Certificates

Degrees and Certificates

These certificates/degrees provide students an opportunity to study topics they are interested in or expand their already existing skill set as they meet their academic and/or professional goals. These programs are a step in the path toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. For more information about continuing your education, visit Student Support Services (link to student support services page) for information about transferring after graduation.  

Degree Type	Focus
Associate in Arts (AA) | Degree Map | Degree Sheet	Liberal arts General education Transfer prep
Associate in Science (AS) | Degree Map | Degree Sheet	Business-focused Transfer prep
Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Degree Map | Degree Sheet	General studies Tansfer prep
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Degree Map | Degree Sheet	Workforce entry preparation

 

Programs and Degree Maps

Highland Community College offers the following certificates/degrees:  

Program	Location
Agribusiness, AAS | Degree Map
Automotive Technology, AAS | Degree Map	Technical Center
Automotive Technology, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
Automotive Collision and Refinishing, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
Allied Health: Certified Nurse Aide, SAPP | Degree Map	Technical, Highland, Wamego, Western
Allied Health: Certified Medication Aide, SAPP | Degree Map	Technical, Highland, Wamego, Western
Allied Health: Emergency Medical Technician, SAPP | Degree Map	Technical, Highland, Wamego, Western
Business & Accounting, AAS | Degree Map
Business Techology, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
Computer Support Specialist, AAS | Degree Map	Technical Center
Computer Support Specialist, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
Construction Technology, Certificate B | Degree Map	Technical, Western
Criminal Justice, AAS | Degree Map
Diesel Technology, AAS| Degree Map	Technical, Western
Diesel Technology, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical, Western
Early Childhood, Certificate B | Degree Map	Technical, Highland, Wamego, Western
Education, AA | Degree Map	Technical Center
Electrical Technology, AAS | Degree Map	Technical Center
Engineering Graphics & Technologies, AAS | Degree Map	Technical Center
Engineering Graphics & Technologies, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
English, AA | Degree Map	Highland
Human Services, AGS | Degree Map
HVAC, Certificate B | Degree Map
Languages -- Spanish, AA | Degree Map
LPN to RN Completion, AAS | Degree Map	Technical Center
Medical Assistant, Certificate B | Degree Map	Technical, Western
Medical Coding, AAS | Degree Map	Online
Music, AA | Degree Map
Personal Fitness Training, AAS | Degree Map
Practical Nursing, Certificate C | Degree Map	Technical Center
Precision Agriculture, AAS | Degree Map	Technical, Western
Precision Agriculture, Certificate B | Degree Map	Technical, Western
Speech Communications, AA | Degree Map
Viticulture & Enology, Certificate A | Degree Map	Wamego
Viticulture & Enology, Certificate B | Degree Map	Wamego
Welding Technology, AAS | Degree Map	Technical, Western

 

General Education

In alignment with the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Systemwide General Education (SGE) Framework, students who satify requirments outlined in the seven bucket areas will be recognized as having completed the Kansas General Education Program.  This completion will be noted on the student's transcript and fulfill core course requirements for an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Science (AS), and Baccalaureate degrees from community colleges and public unversities in Kansas.  For additional information on the SGE Framework, please visit the KBOR Seven Bucket Framework website.

HCC General Education Program

Additional General Education Courses

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Geography 
• History 
• Philosophy 
• Physical Education 
• Political Science 
• Psychology 
• Sociology and Social Work 

*Note: HCC's Associate in Arts, Associate in General Studies, and Associate in Science degree requirements changed from 63 credit hours to 60 credit hours effective for the 2019-2020 Catalog. If you have questions about how this may affect you, please contact your academic advisor.