Degrees & Majors

Do you need help selecting a degree or major? If you have any questions about selecting a degree or major which suits your educational goals best, please contact student services or academic advising.

Certificates

Undergraduate certificates are programs of 30 credits or more that offer focused instruction in a concentrated area. They are particularly useful in scientific or technical areas such as health care, computer systems, transportation or industrial technology. Certificates often provide the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in specific employment sectors. Learn more about the certificates offered at MSC.

Associate Degrees (two-year degrees)

Associate degrees are programs of 60 credits or more that combine focused coursework in a major field with broad studies in the general education areas of written communication, oral communication, humanities, math and natural sciences, and social sciences. The following associate degrees are available at MSC:

Associate of Arts (AA)

Provides a broad based program of studies that may be used to satisfy a student's educational needs, or may be used as a basis for transfer into a selected baccalaureate degree field.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Provides a focused curriculum that prepares students for a position in a particular field of employment, or for a particular type of endeavor. Students in these degree programs build knowledge and skills needed to carry out specific tasks while they develop their abilities in the essential elements of communications, computation and human relations that are so valued by employers and our society. Learn more about the degrees offered at MSC.

Non-degree Seeking

If you are taking classes for any reason other than to obtain a degree (for example:  professional development, recreation, or personal interest) you are non-degree seeking. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.