Degrees and Certificates

Shelton State Community College awards the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science degree, and the Associate in Applied Science Degree.  These degree programs require completion of a general education curriculum to ensure that students achieve the following competencies:

A.    The ability to effectively communicate in writing

B.    The ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems

C.    The ability to perform fundamental college-level mathematical calculations

D.    The ability to effectively read, comprehend, and synthesize information

E.    The ability to apply scientific concepts and analysis in order to solve problems

The Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees are college transfer programs designed to provide freshman and sophomore level courses of a baccalaureate degree.  The programs of study for each of these degrees is comprised of a general education requirement of at least 41 semester hours and a pre-professional, pre-major, and electives requirement of 19-23 semester hours for a total of 60-64 semester hours.

The Associate in Applied Science degree is designed for students who plan to seek employment based on the competencies and skills attained through a specific field of study.  The program of study for this degree is comprised of a general education requirement of 15-29 semester hours and a technical core/concentration and electives requirement of 31-61 semester hours for a total of 60-76 semester hours.

Shelton State Community College awards Certificates and Short-Term Certificates in selected career and technical fields.  Certificate programs are comprised of a general education requirement of 6-19 semester hours and a technical core/concentration and electives requirement of 11-54 semester hours for a total of 30-60 semester hours.  Short-Term Certificate programs do not have a general education requirement but may contain up to 6 hours of general education coursework with total program hours ranging from 9 to 29 semester hours.

To receive an AA, AS, or AAS degree; a Certificate; or a Short-Term Certificate a student must complete the following:

1. satisfactorily complete an approved program of study, including prescribed general education courses
2. complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree at Shelton State Community College
3. have a minimum 2.0 Shelton State cumulative GPA (transfer credit not included in this calculation)

Programs of Study

Associate in Arts

• •  Associate in Arts

Associate in Science

• •  Associate in Science

Associate in Applied Science

• •  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, AAS
• •  Automotive Service Technology, AAS
• •  Business Administration - General Business, AAS
• •  Business Administration - Wellness and Fitness Management, AAS
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Bookkeeping/Accounting, AAS
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Information Processing, AAS
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Medical Records, AAS
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Paralegal, AAS
• •  Child Development, AAS
• •  Computer Science Technology - Networking & Programming, AAS
• •  Computer Science Technology - Programming & App Development, AAS
• •  Computerized Numerical Control, AAS
• •  Culinary Arts, AAS
• •  Electrical Technology, AAS
• •  Engineering Graphics and Design Technology, AAS
• •  Health Information Technology, AAS
• •  Industrial Electronics Technology, AAS
• •  Machine Tool Technology, AAS
• •  Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS
• •  Modern Manufacturing Technology-Production, AAS
• •  Nursing, ADN Health Transition Program, Mobility, AAS
• •  Nursing, ADN, Two-Year Option, AAS
• •  Respiratory Therapy, AAS
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Barbering, AAS
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Cosmetology, AAS
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Esthetics, AAS
• •  Welding, AAS

Certificate

• •  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Certificate
• •  Automotive Service Technology, Certificate
• •  Business Administration - General Business, Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Bookkeeping/Accounting, Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Information Processing, Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Medical Records, Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Paralegal, Certificate
• •  Child Development, Certificate
• •  Computer Science Technology - Networking & Programming, CERT
• •  Computer Science Technology - Programming & App Development, Certificate
• •  Computerized Numerical Control, Certificate
• •  Culinary Arts, Certificate
• •  Diesel Mechanics, Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology, Certificate
• •  Engineering Graphics and Design Technology, Certificate
• •  Health Information Technology, Certificate
• •  Industrial Electronics Technology, Certificate
• •  Machine Tool Technology, Certificate
• •  Modern Manufacturing Technology-Production, Certificate
• •  Practical Nursing Option (LPN), Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Barbering, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Cosmetology, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Esthetics, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Instructor Training, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Manicure to Cosmetology, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Nail Technology, Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Natural Hair Stylist to Cosmetology, Certificate
• •  Welding, Certificate

Short-term Certificate

• •  Automotive Service Technology, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Bookkeeping & Accounting, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Information Processing, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Medical Records, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Office Applications Specialist, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology - Paralegal, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Business Office Management and Technology/Medical Assistant, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Child Development, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Computer Science Technology - Android App Development - Short-Term Certificate
• •  Computer Science Technology - Apple App Development - Short-Term Certificate
• •  Computer Science Technology - Networking, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Computerized Numerical Control - Quality & Precision Measurement, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Culinary Arts - Baking, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Culinary Arts - Basic Food Prep, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Culinary Arts - Food Preparation, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Diesel Mechanics - Advanced Maintenance, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Diesel Mechanics - Basic Maintenance, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Diesel Mechanics - Engine Specialist, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology - Level 1, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology - Level 2, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Engineering Graphics and Design Technology - 3D Modeling, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Engineering Graphics and Design Technology - Architecture, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Health Information Technology/Medical Coding, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Industrial Maintenance Technology, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Machine Tool Technology - Mold/Die Maintenance Repair, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Barbering License to Esthetics, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Barbering License to Manicure, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Barbering to Cosmetology License, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Cosmetology to Esthetics, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Cosmetology to Manicure, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Esthetics to Barbering, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Esthetics to Cosmetology, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Manicure to Barbering, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Manicure to Esthetics, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Natural Hair Stylist to Barbering, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Salon and Spa Management - Natural Hair Stylist to Esthetics, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Welding, Short-Term Certificate
• •  Wellness Exercise Instructor, Short-Term Certificate