NPRC’s Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degrees offered include Liberal Studies and Social Sciences. Both degrees are primarily intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The Associate of Arts degree provides a strong foundation for entry-level employment in various organizations and agencies.
Liberal Studies Associate Degree
Associate of Arts
Students establish a strong base of highly sought after skills in communication, reasoning, respect for diversity, and professionalism. By improving their self-awareness, intellectual insight, and ability to consider issues from multiple points of view, students are well-prepared for career opportunities in a wide variety of settings.
Social Sciences Associate Degree
Associate of Arts
Students learn theories about individuals and groups, the relationships between them, and how human societies function. Upon completion of this degree, students will have developed a multifaceted worldview that gives them a competitive advantage to pursue varied career opportunities or continue their education in social sciences.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degrees offered include Business Administration and Criminal Justice. Both degrees are designed with options that enable students to develop a strong foundation in the field that can assist them in entering the workforce directly after program completion or help them transfer to a four-year program.
Business Administration Associate Degree
Associate of Science
Students will acquire foundational knowledge of business models, ethical reasoning, and effective performance in a team environment through the application of organizational theories and concepts.
Criminal Justice Associate Degree
Associate of Science
Students will gain the knowledge and skills essential to identifying and addressing challenges associated with the criminal justice and corrections system to prepare them for work in correctional environments and other private/public law enforcement arenas.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is offered in Early Childhood Education. An Associate of Applied Science requires more courses in the area of specialized knowledge than other Associate degrees. Generally, the student who pursues an Associate of Applied Science intends to work in their chosen field immediately after graduation. Many AAS degrees embed requirements needed for students to attain industry-recognized credentials within the program.
Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Students learn curriculum planning, approaches to learning assessment, and skill-building for communications between teachers, early learners, and families of young children. This program provides students with the ability to guide the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of children from birth to eight in a variety of educational settings.
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