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Online Associate Degree : An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work.



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Accounting

Associate in Accounting
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting,...

Associate in Accounting Specialist
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Accounting and Information Technology
The following online degrees in Information Technology focus on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communicat...

Associate in Accounting for Managers
The following online degrees in Accounting prepare individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and the...

Art and Design

Associate in Arts
The following online degrees in Art + Art Studies focus on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media....

Associate in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, dig...

Associate in Visual And Performing Arts
Instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subj...

Associate in Sculpture
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in sp...

Associate in Painting
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other mate...

Associate in Illustration
A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustra...

Associate in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects; assemble and finish furniture articles or subassemblies; repair furniture;...

Associate in Industrial Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effect...

Associate in Game Art and Design
The following online degrees in Game Art and Design focus on the knowledge and skills associated with creating, acquiring, maintaining and using computer hardware and software, as well as the playing ...

Associate in Interior Design
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial...

Associate in Cinematography and Film + Video Production
A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film ...

Associate in Film + Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Any instructional program in film/video and photographic arts not listed in the Film/Video and Photographic Arts, General category....

Associate in Art + Art Studies
The following online degrees in Art + Art Studies focus on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media....

Associate in Graphic Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, pri...

Associate in Fine + Studio Arts, General
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, p...

Associate in Photography
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that ma...

Business

Associate in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the pr...

Associate in Office Management
The following online degrees in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, ...

Associate in Business Administration
The following online degrees in Business Administration prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in manage...

Associate in Administrative Office Management
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Economics
The following online degrees in Economics focus on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary t...

Associate in Organizational Management
The following online degrees in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, ...

Associate in Finance
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. In...

Associate in Marketing and Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behav...

Associate in Business
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Entrepreneurship
The following online degrees in Entrepreneurship generally prepare individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business....

Associate in e-Commerce
The following online degrees in e-Commerce prepare individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes ...

Associate in Business Management
The following online degrees in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, ...

Associate in Financial Planning and Services
A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate ...

Associate in Business Administration and Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources ...

Associate in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Any instructional program in business and administration not listed in the Business Administration, Management and Operations, General category....

Communications

Associate in Multimedia
The following online degrees in Multimedia prepare individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of do...

Associate in Communications
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair one- and two- way communications equipment and systems, including televi...

Associate in Advertising
A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares i...

Associate in Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and mana...

Criminal Justice

Associate in Criminal Justice
The following online degrees in Criminal Justice prepare individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, ...

Associate in Forensic Science and Technology
A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruc...

Associate in Law Enforcement
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Associate in Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police a...

Associate in Homeland Security Management
The following online degrees in A distance learning degree program focused on the principles and theories associated with various types of security, from international security to information security...

Education

Associate in Education
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational ...

Associate in Instructional Design
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Associate in Educational Paraprofessional
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes prepa...

Associate in Early Childhood Education
The following online PhD Programs in Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services....

Associate in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach...

Associate in Adult Education Leadership
The following online PhD Programs in Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services....

Engineering

Associate in Engineering Management
The following online degrees in Engineering prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems....

Associate in Electronics Engineering
The following online degrees in Electronics Engineering prepare individuals to apply engineering principles and technical skills in electronics. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype...

Associate in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology + Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical ci...

Fashion

Associate in Fashion + Apparel Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development p...

Associate in Fashion Merchandising
A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts...

Health

Associate in Occupational Safety
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining job-related health and safety stan...

Associate in Physical Education
The following online degrees in Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services....

Healthcare

Associate in Healthcare Reimbursement
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Medical Office Management
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Healthcare Administration
The following online degrees in Healthcare Administration prepare individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office oper...

Associate in Health Care Management
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Associate in Medical Assistant
The following online degrees in Medical Assistant prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including pati...

Associate in Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator
A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health info...

Associate in Medical Secretary
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and o...

Associate in Health Science
The following online degrees in Health Science are general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint programs in health services occupations that prepare individuals for either entry into specialized ...

Associate in Health Informatics
The following online degrees in Health Informatics prepare individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical da...

Associate in Health Services Administration
A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery systems in the p...

Associate in Public Health
The following online degrees in Public Health generally prepare individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in...

Associate in Medical Assisting
The following online degrees in Medical Assisting prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including pati...

Associate in Medical Office Management + Administration
A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-kee...

Associate in Medical Billing and Coding
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anat...

Associate in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category....

Associate in Medical Transcription
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Any instructional program in allied health and medical assisting services not listed in the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, General category....

Associate in Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical re...

Associate in Health + Health Care Administration + Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, bu...

Hospitality

Associate in Tourism and Travel Services Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage travel-related enterprises and related convention and/or tour services. Includes instruction in travel agency management, tour arranging and planning, co...

Associate in Hospitality Management
The following online degrees in Hospitality Management prepare individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangemen...

Associate in Hospitality Administration + Management, General
A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of t...

Associate in Hospitality and Tourism
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Human Resources

Associate in Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel...

Associate in Human Resource Management
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Human Resources
A distance learning degree program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes ...

Human Services

Associate in Fire Services Administration
A program that prepares individuals to structure, manage, direct and control fire departments, fire prevention services, fire inspection and investigation offices and ancillary rescue services....

Associate in Public Administration
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management...

Associate in Human Services
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and...

Associate in Fire Science
The following online degrees in Fire Science prepare individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire s...

Associate in Child Care and Support Services Management
A program that focuses on the provision and management of child care services and that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developm...

Associate in Fire Science + Fire-fighting
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible subst...

Associate in Social Work
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services fo...

IT & Computer Science

Associate in Information Systems Management
The following online PhD Programs in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management the...

Associate in Web Page, Digital + Multimedia and Information Resources Design
A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, ...

Associate in Information Technology
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instructi...

Associate in Information Systems
The following online degrees in Information Systems focus on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications...

Associate in Computer Information Systems
The following online degrees in Computer Information Systems focus on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such program...

Associate in Programming
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Associate in Computer and Information Systems Security
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, syst...

Associate in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
The following online degrees in Computer Information Systems focus on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize effici...

Associate in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields....

Associate in Database
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Associate in Network Management
The following online degrees in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, ...

Associate in Computer Programming + Programmer
A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedur...

Associate in Computer Programming, Specific Applications
A program that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by indiv...

Associate in Management Information Systems (MIS)
The following online degrees in Management Information Systems (MIS) generally prepare individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal busi...

Associate in Web Development
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Associate in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares ind...

Associate in Computer Software Technology + Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluation computer software and program applicatio...

Associate in Cybersecurity
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Associate in Information Systems and Services
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Associate in Computer and Information Sciences, General
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title a...

Associate in Computer + Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
Any instructional program in computer/information technology services administration and management not listed in the Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, General ca...

Associate in Networking Technology
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Associate in Computer Science
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the princip...

Associate in Computer Programming, Vendor + Product Certification
A program that prepares individuals to fulfill the requirements set by vendors for professional qualification as certified installation, customization, and maintenance engineers for specific software ...

Legal

Associate in Paralegal Studies
The following online degrees in Legal Studies focus on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities....

Associate in Paralegal
The following online degrees in Paralegal prepare individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or ...

Associate in Legal Studies
The following online degrees in principles of aquatic engineering, water resources, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial locations....

Associate in Legal Assistant + Paralegal
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instructi...

Liberal Arts

Associate in Christian Ministry
A program that focuses on ministry in the Christian Faith based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles, and the subsequent intellectual and cultural movements and institutions based on Chri...

Associate in General Studies
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies....

Associate in Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
General instructional programs and independent or individualized studies in the liberal arts subjects, the humanities disciplines and the general curriculum....

Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed...

Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies
The following online degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies are structured combinations of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Incl...

Associate in Mathematics
The following online degrees in Mathematics focus on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculu...

Associate in Religion
The following online degrees in Religion focus on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, p...

Associate in History
The following online degrees in History focus on the past development of societies, cultures, and institutions. Includes instruction in historiography, history sources and materials, historical resear...

Associate in Social Science
The following online degrees in Social Science focus on the systematic study of social systems, social institutions, and social behavior....

Associate in Military History
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Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category....

Associate in Playwriting and Screenwriting
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for communicating dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the composition of creative written works for the theatre and/or film...

Associate in Multi + Interdisciplinary Studies
Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field....

Management

Associate in Management
The following online degrees in Management prepare individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, ...

Associate in Acquisition and Contract Management
The following online degrees in Acquisition and Contract Management prepare individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to su...

Associate in Web + Multimedia Management and Webmaster
A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in comp...

Associate in Project Management
The following online degrees in Project Management teach managers and other professionals who wish to acquire, enhance, and certify their knowledge and skills to successfully design, integrate, develo...

Associate in Management Science, General
A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and perfor...

Nursing

Associate in Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes i...

Associate in Nursing
The following online degrees in Nursing prepare individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or group...

Psychology

Associate in Counseling
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Associate in Psychology
Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of the behavior of individuals, independently or collectively, and the physical and environmental bases of mental, emotional, and neurological...

Science

Associate in Environmental Studies
A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and envir...

Associate in Biotechnology
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, ...

Associate in Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor enviro...

Associate in Biotechnology Management
The following online degrees in Biotechnology focus on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinic...

Vocational Programs

Associate in Military Studies
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