All Programs of Study by Degree Type (AS, AA, AAS, CAS, CTS)

FVCC offers several types of programs that vary by subject area. Transfer programs prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution. The other programs vary in length and prepare students for employment.

Transfer Programs	Career and Technical Education Programs
AA (Associate of Arts) at least 60 credits	AAS (Associate of Applied Science) 60-72 credits
AS (Associate of Science) at least 60 credits	CAS (Certificate of Applied Science) 30-45 credits
AS (Associate of Science) at least 60 credits	CTS (Certificate of Technical Studies) 16-29 credits

Associate of Arts (Transfer)

Associate of Science (Transfer)

Associate of Applied Science

• Accounting Technology, AAS
• Brewing Science and Brewery Operations, AAS
• Business: Business Administration, AAS
• Business: Small Business Management, AAS
• Criminal Justice, AAS
• Culinary Arts and Catering, AAS
• Early Childhood Education, AAS
• Electrical Technology, AAS
• Electronics Technician, AAS
• Firearms Technologies, AAS
• Goldsmithing and 3D Jewelry Design, AAS
• Graphic Design, AAS
• Health Care Office Management, AAS
• Industrial Machine Technology, AAS
• Industrial Maintenance, AAS
• Information Technology and Security, AAS
• Integrated Agriculture and Food Systems, AAS
• Medical Assistant, AAS (Moratorium)
• Medical Coding, AAS
• Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
• Natural Resources Conservation and Management, AAS
• Paramedicine, AAS
• Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
• Programming and Game Development, AAS
• Radiologic Technology, AAS
• Surgical Technology, AAS
• Surveying, AAS
• Web Technology, AAS
• Welding and Fabrication Technology, AAS
• Welding and Inspection Technology, AAS

Associate of Arts

• Substance Abuse Counseling, AA

Associate of Science Nursing

• Nursing: Registered Nursing, ASN

Certificate of Applied Science

• Accounting Technology, CAS
• Business: Entrepreneurship, CAS
• Electrical Technology, CAS
• Electronics Technician, CAS
• Goldsmithing and 3D Jewelry Design, CAS
• Graphic Design, CAS
• Industrial Machine Technology, CAS
• Industrial Maintenance, CAS
• Medical Assistant, CAS
• Nondestructive Testing, CAS
• Nursing: Practical Nursing, CAS
• Payroll Accounting, CAS
• Personal Trainer, CAS
• Welding and Fabrication Technology, CAS

Certificate of Technical Studies

Other