Associate Degree programs offer careers, transferability

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As a complement to Macon State College's baccalaureate mission, we offer 30 associate degree programs -- many of which can be completed in two years -- that embody the core curriculum and will transfer to any other University System of Georgia institution, as well as to most other public and private colleges and universities in the nation.

For this reason, many people refer to these as Transfer Degrees or Transfer Programs, since most of them are designed for students who decide to attend Macon State for a short time and then transfer to another institution, taking their credits with them.

In a few cases, an Associate of Science (A.S.) or an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree may satisfy the degree qualifications graduates need to obtain certain jobs. Three of our A.S. degrees can be used by students to begin careers in nursing, respiratory therapy or health information technology. For this reason, these three programs are sometimes referred to as Career Programs or Career Associate Degrees. Macon State also offers bachelor's degrees in all three of these areas for those students seeking the additional career advancement opportunties available with the four-year degree.

Most of our other two-year degree programs are specifically designed to satisfy the core curriculum requirements for students who expect to continue their advancement toward a bachelor's degree at Macon State or at some other institution. In addition to bachelor's and associate degrees, we also offer a limited number of certificates, most of which can be completed in one or two semesters. The certificates usually are related to specific types of businesses.

To review the course requirements for these associate degrees, please follow this link to the Academics Catalog page, select the link to the most recent catalog, then use the search function to find the information about the program in which you have interest.

School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Associate Degrees

Nursing (A.S.) -- The curriculum leading to the degree combines nursing and general education courses. The A.S. program can be completed in two years, but generally students elect to complete all or part of their general education courses prior to admission into the Nursing Program. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Respiratory Therapy (A.S.) -- The curriculum leading to the degree prepares students for a health care profession dedicated to the care, management and life-support of individuals having deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Graduates of the program are eligible to take exams leading to certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Health Information Technology (A.S.) -- The curriculum leading to the degree includes study in medical science, coding, quality management and health care data management. HIT professionals collect, analyze, integrate and disseminate information that steers the healthcare industry. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to write the national exam for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician.

• Pre-BS Nursing (A.S.) -- This program is for students seeking to transfer into a four-year bachelor of science in nursing program.

School of Arts & Sciences, Associate Degrees

All of these programs are designed for students seeking to transfer into a four-year bachelor's degree program.

• Humanities
  
  
  • Art (A.A.)
  • English (A.A.)
  • Foreign Language (A.A.)
  • General Studies (A.A.)
  • Journalism and Mass Communications (A.A.)
  • Music (A.A.)
  • Theatre and Communication (A.A.)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  
  
  • Biology (A.S.)
  • Biology (pre-professional) (A.S.)
  • Chemistry (A.S.)
  • Computer Science (A.S.)
  • Engineering Technology (A.S.)
  • Mathematics (A.S.)
  • Physics (A.S.)
  • Pre-Engineering (A.S.)
  • Pre-Physical Therapy (A.S.)
  • Regents Engineering Transfer Program
• Social Sciences
  
  
  • Criminal Justice (A.S.)
  • History (A.A.)
  • Political Science (A.A.)
  • Psychology (A.A.)
  • Social Welfare (A.A.)
  • Sociology (A.A.)

School of Business, Associate Degree

• Business Administration (A.S.) -- This program is designed for students who intend to complete two years of academic work at Macon State College in preparation for a major in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing, and related areas, or for Macon State's Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Information Technology, Communications & Information Technology, Health Services Administration, or Information Technology.
  

School of Education, Associate Degree

• Teacher Education (A.S.) -- This program is designed to provide access to four-year bachelor's programs in education or to provide basic educational training for a variety of professional programs open to graduates.
  

School of Information Technology, Associate Degree

• Information Technology (A.S.) -- This program is for students seeking to transfer into a four-year bachelor's degree program.