General Information  

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 AA – Associate of ArtsAA

Designed for students who want a traditional liberal arts education or those who intend to transfer to four-year universities, the AA provides a basis of study in the areas of arts, humanities, communications, and social sciences. More 

Programs

• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Art
• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Dance
• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Theatre

AAS - Associate of Applied Science AAS

Recommended for students who wish to gain additional experience and technical expertise in the areas of mathematics, natural sciences or technology prior to transferring hours to a four-year university.

Programs

• Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences
• Advanced Nursing
• Business Management
• Early Childhood Administration and Management *
• Early Childhood Development
• Early Childhood Development: Montessori
• Emergency Management
• Information Technology
• Information Technology: Cisco Networking Professional
• Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist
• Information Technology: Network Security
• Information Technology: Network Server
• Information Technology: Programming and Systems Analysis
• Information Technology: Web and Graphic Design
• Linux Networking Administration*
• Music Business  
• Office Automation Systems
• Recovery
• Retail Management
• Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training*

AAEE – Associate of Arts in Elementary Education AAEE

Addresses major topics that impact elementary instruction, such as the historical and philosophical issues of contemporary education, diversity in the classroom, and alternative learning styles. More 

ABUS – Associate of Business ABUS

Provides graduates with the skills required to work effectively in a variety of business settings. The ABUS curriculum provides a foundation of knowledge in areas of business management, information technology, economics, legal and ethical issues, and international business. More

AGS – Associate of General Studies AGS

Created for students who wish to complete a core general education and continue course requirements in order to emphasize a career-oriented program of study and continued education at a four-year university. More

AS – Associate of Science AS

With a focus on parallel university coursework, the AS prepares students to enter four-year institutions with a strong foundation in mathematics, natural sciences, or technology. More

ATP – Associate of Transfer Partnership ATP

Designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university. Upon satisfaction of the general curriculum requirements, credit hours may be applied to the graduation requirements for the majority of baccalaureate programs.

Programs

• Accountancy-ASU Tempe Campus
• Accountancy-ASU West Campus
• Computer Information Systems-ASU Tempe Campus
• Elementary Education-ASU West Campus
• General Bus (Economics, Finance, Management, Real Estate or Supply Chain Management)-ASU Tempe Campus
• Kinesiology-ASU Tempe Campus
  Molecular Biosciences/Biotechnology-ASU Tempe Campus
• Psychology (BA)-ASU West Campus
• Psychology (BA)-Tempe Campus
• Psychology (BS)-ASU West Campus
• Psychology (BS)-Tempe Campus
• Social Work-ASU Downtown Campus
• Social Work-ASU West Campus

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Accreditation

South Mountain Community College is a Maricopa Community College, accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL. 60602-2504. Phone# 800.621.7440).