What’s the difference between a Certificate program, Associate in Applied Science (AAS), and Associate in Science (AS) Degree?
Associate in Science Degree (AS)
- 2 year degree
- Transfer to a four-year college/university after NWSCC
- Transfer to a four-year college/university using STARS
- General Studies degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)
- 2 year degree
- Go directly into the workforce after NWSCC
- Some classes transfer to four-year college/university
- Various specialized degrees
Certificate Program
- Certificate
- Short-term training
- Check with four-year/university for transfer credit
- Specific occupational skills
