Transfer Options

Liberal Arts Transfer Options

Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Associate of Science (A.S.)
These degrees are generally considered “transfer level” degrees, which means most students who earn them transfer to a four year college or university and get a bachelor’s degree. Because different colleges have different requirements, you should work with both your transfer institution and a Kirkwood advisor to choose the right classes.

If you plan to continue your education after Kirkwood, you can take the necessary electives and core courses you need through our Liberal Arts program before your transfer.

The following programs of study are Liberal Arts transfer options. Depending upon your transfer institution and your career interest area, you may earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree in Liberal Arts, or you may take only the credits you need to transfer.

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Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts (A.A.) We can help you transfer your A.A. degree and major in many areas including: Art Business Communications Media/Public Relations Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Education Careers English Human Services Liberal Arts Music Paralegal Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sign Language Interpreter Training Sociology Theatre

Liberal Arts - Associate of Science (A.S.) We can help you transfer your A.S. degree and major in many areas including: Agriculture Biology Biotechnology BSN (Nursing) Chemistry Chiropractic Medicine Dentistry Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physics Veterinary Medicine

 

Career Programs

Career Programs

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Students who earn these types of degrees usually go straight into the workforce, however, some Applied Science and Technology programs also have transfer agreements with four-year institutions. It’s best to work with an advisor to determine which degree program best suits your goals.

Get a great start here with certificate, diploma or degree programs designed to provide the training and expertise you need to begin your new career in as little as one year.

 

Below are applied science career programs. Those noted with an asterisk * have transfer agreements with specific four-year colleges and universities.

Accounting Administrative Assistant* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology  Agricultural Geospatial Technology Agriculture Business Agriculture Production Management Apparel Merchandising* Architectural Technology* Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology* Baking and Pastry Arts Biotechnology CAD/Mechanical Engineering Technology* Carpentry CNC Machining Technology* Computer Information Systems* Computer Support Specialist Construction Management* Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Dental Technology Diagnostic Assistant Diesel Ag Technology Diesel Truck Technology Early Childhood Education Electroneurodiagnostic Tech Electronics Engineering Tech* Energy Production & Distribution  Entry-level Firefighter Financial Services* Floral Careers  Geographic Information Systems Golf Course/Athletic Turfgrass Mgmt Graphic Communication Tech*

Health Information Technology Horse Science Technology Hotel Management  Humane Officer Training HVAC Installer Industrial Maintenance Tech* Interior Design Landscape Construction and Design Local Area Network (LAN) Mgmt* Management* Marketing Management Masonry Construction Medical Assisting Medical Lab Tech Medical Transcription Nursing Practical, Associate Degree (RN) Occupational Therapy Assistant Paramedic Parks & Natural Resources Pet Grooming/Pet Shop Management Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Assistant Plumbing Technology Respiratory Therapist Restaurant Management* Skilled Trades Surgical Technology Telecommunication Technology* Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technician Water Environmental Technology* - ONLINE Web Technologies Welding*

 

Professional Certificates and Diplomas

Professional Certificates & Diplomas

Diploma (D)
Certificate (C)
Diploma and certificate programs normally take anywhere from nine months to one year to complete, and will give you the skills to start in an entry-level position in your chosen career. Sometimes, people who already have four-year degrees and are working, come back to Kirkwood and earn certificates to advance their careers. Diploma and certificate programs generally don’t transfer, but it’s best to check with your advisor.

Certificates programs are designed for entry-level employment and may provide specialization in specific areas. Courses are usually taken from diploma and degree programs, and may be completed within 12 to 18 semester hours.

 

Biotechnology Combination Welding Construction Estimator Construction Supervision Entrepreneurship Entry-Level Firefighter Fire Science Geographic Information Systems Human Resources Java Programming Local Area Network (LAN) Management

Network Security .Net Programming Paraeducator Certification** Pipe Welding Project Management Retail Marketing Sales Shielded Metal Arc Weld Technical Accounting  Web Design and Development

**For Paraeducator certification, apply to Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts (A.A.).

Note: Certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid. In order to receive financial aid, you must apply to the corresponding diploma or degree program.

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