Degree Tracks


School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences gives students the opportunity to change and save lives. For students at any stage of life, ASUMH offers programs like nursing, emergency medical technician, professional medical coding, and more. Does this sound like something for you? Check out all of the Health Science degrees.

School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts & Sciences is designed to prepare students for the next step, whatever that may be. We make every effort to meet our students where they are in life and provide them with all the tools they need to suceed. If your plan is to go on to a Bachelor's degree, check out all degrees offered in the School of Arts and Sciences.

School of Business and Technology

The School of Business and Technology builds degree programs for every type of student to align with industry needs—welding, auto mechanic, criminal justice, web development, business management, and so much more. If you're looking to get the skills needed for the workforce, check out all of the degrees offered through the School of Business and Technology. 


Types of Degrees

Within each of these schools, there are varying levels of degree programs, so you might be wondering what the difference is between each type. 

  1. Certificate of Proficiency (CP): These programs give you the foundational skills required for a wide variety of programs, and they can typically be completed within one semester. By obtaining the CP, you're demonstrating the mastery of skills and knowledge in that specific area. These programs are not typically financial aid eligible.

  2. Technical Certificate (TC): Build upon the skills that you have established in your Certificate of Proficiency. These degrees can typically be completed in 2-3 semesters. While you are gaining more knowledge and skills in your specific field, you will add general education courses such as Math and English.

  3. Associate of Applied Science (AAS): These degrees are designed for employment purposes, giving you the skills necessary to go straight to the workforce upon completion. Full time students will be able to complete these degrees in two years. It should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While a few institutions have recently begun to accept some courses in AAS programs, the general rule is that courses in the AAS. degree are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees.

  4. Associate of Science, Art, or General Studies (AA, AS, or AGS): These degree programs are designed for students who wish to continue their education after the completion of an associate degree. Students who pursue a transfer degree will complete the first two years of curriculum for a variety of four-year degrees at colleges and universities in Arkansas and beyond. There are several options depending on the Bachelor's degree you intend to pursue.