NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Degree Plans 2017

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Students who start Fall of 2017 should select a degree plan from this page. 

• Associate of Arts   AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE
• Associate of Arts - emphasis in Child Advocacy Studies
• Associate of Arts - emphasis in Global Studies
• Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Associate of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences
• Associate of Science in Business (University of Arkansas WCOB Transfer)
• Associate of Science in Business (General Transfer)    AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE
• Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems-University of Arkansas-WCOB ISYS Transfer)

• Associate of Fine Arts in Art
• Associate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
• Associate of Fine Arts in Music
• Associate of Fine Arts in Theatre

• Associate in General Studies

• Associate of Science in Business (University of Arkansas WCOB Transfer)
• Associate of Science in Business (General Transfer)

Associate of Applied Science Options in Business Management

• AAS in Accounting Technology
• AAS in Banking and Finance    AVAILABLE 95% ONLINE
• AAS in Entrepreneurship  AVAILABLE 95% ONLINE
• AAS in General Business  AVAILABLE 95% ONLINE
• AAS in Retail  AVAILABLE 95% ONLINE
• AAS in Logistics Management  AVAILABLE 95% ONLINE

Certificate Options in Business Management

• Technical Certificate in Accounting Technology
• Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Technical Certificate in General Business
• Technical Certificate in Retail
• Technical Certificate in Logistics Management

• Technical Certificate in Child Advocacy Studies
• Certificate of Proficiency in Child Advocacy Studies

• Certificate of Proficiency in Cinematic Studies (CINE)

• Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology
• Technical Certificate in Construction Technology
• Certificate of Proficiency in Construction Technology

• Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems-University of Arkansas-WCOB ISYS Transfer)
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Major Emphasis: Architectural Design
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Major Emphasis: Mechanical Design
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Major Emphasis: Civil/Landscape Design
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Major Emphasis: Information Management Applications
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Major Emphasis: Computer Networking
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Major Emphasis: Computer Programming
• Technical Certificate in Computer Information Systems-Networking (Cyber Technician)
• Technical Certificate in CAD Architectural Design
• Technical Certificate in CAD Civil Landscape Design
• Technical Certificate in CAD Mechanical Design
• Certificate of Proficiency in CAD Architecture

• Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
• Technical Certificate in Criminal Justice
• Certificate of Proficiency in Criminal Justice
• Certificate of Proficiency in Crime Prevention & Corrections
• Certificate of Proficiency in Forensic Science
• Certificate of Proficiency in Law Enforcement

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts/Hospitality

• AAS Hospitality Management (not enrolling)
• AAS in Food Studies with an emphasis in Baking & Pastry Arts
• AAS in Food Studies with an emphasis in Culinary Arts
• AAS in Food Studies with an emphasis in Artisanal Food

Certificate Options in Culinary Arts/Hospitality

• Certificate of Proficiency in Baking Arts
• Certificate of Proficiency in Culinary Arts
• Certificate of Proficiency in Hospitality Management
• Technical Certificate in Baking Arts
• Technical Certificate in Culinary Arts
• Technical Certificate in Artisanal Food
• Technical Certificate in Hospitality Management

• Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
• Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Associate of Arts in Teaching - Students pursuing preparatory coursework needed to teach K-6 should see an academic advisor for course selection and assistance with enrollment. Click on this link for instructions on scheduling an advising appointment. https://www.nwacc.edu/web/academic-advising/appointment

• Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology
• Certificate of Proficiency in Electronics Technology

• Associate of Applied Science in Environmental and Regulatory Science - Environmental Management    AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE
• Associate of Applied Science in Environmental and Regulatory Science- Safety Health and Hazardous Materials
• Associate of Applied Science in Environmental and Regulatory Science - Safety Health and Hazardous Materials (Online)
• Technical Certificate in Environmental Regulatory Science/Green Technology
• Technical Certificate in Environmental Management and Regulatory Science
• Certificate of Proficiency in Safety and Health
• Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Management/GIS Technician

• Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Administration and Technology

• Technical Certificate in Funeral Science

• Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design
• Technical Certificate in Graphic Design
• Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design

• Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - LPN to RN
• Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic
• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
• Certificate of Proficiency in Pre-Health Sciences
• Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant
• Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting
• Technical Certificate in Health Information Management Coding
• Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)
• Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

• Certificate of Proficiency in Horticulture
• Technical Certificate in Horticulture

• Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

• Certificate of Proficiency in Media

• Certificate of Proficiency in Workforce Readiness

Options for Workforce Readiness:

• Construction Industry Safety
• Culinary Arts
• Electronic Technology
• Environmental Management/GIS Technician
• Environmental & Regulatory Science/Green Technology
• Funeral Science
• Justice Studies
• Pre-Health Sciences

• Certificate of Proficiency in Horticulture - Workforce Readiness