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Associate in Arts

A student wearing safety glasses and work gloves carefully secures an electrical component to a wooden frame while installing wiring. He uses a hammer to fasten elements in place, demonstrating practical skills essential for electrical systems work. The workshop setting, with exposed wooden beams and structured wiring pathways, provides a realistic training experience for students preparing for careers in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.

General Occupational Technology

A close-up image of a person's hands holding a purple pen and writing in a notebook. The individual is wearing a dark-colored long-sleeve shirt and a black wristwatch. In the foreground, a blue book titled Crisis Intervention Strategies rests on the table, partially in focus. The background features blurred classroom chairs, indicating a learning or training setting related to crisis management or mental health intervention.

Social and Human Services

A smiling student wearing a black floral-patterned sweater and headband sits indoors, engaged in conversation with another person whose back is facing the camera. The background includes another student at a table and indoor plants, suggesting a relaxed and friendly study or common area.

Electronics Engineering Technology

A student wearing safety glasses and a gray hoodie carefully solders wires together, with smoke rising from the connection. He is focused on assembling an electrical component, demonstrating practical skills essential for engineering studies. In the background, other students are also engaged in wiring and technical work, reinforcing a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. The lab setting, filled with tools and electrical components, showcases the applied learning approach of the Associate in Engineering program, preparing students for careers in engineering and technology fields.

Associate in Engineering

Two students sit at a table in a well-lit classroom, actively participating in an anatomy lesson. One student, wearing glasses and a black T-shirt, holds a piece of paper and appears to be discussing the content. The other student, wearing a gray sweater and a face mask, is focused on a hands-on activity involving anatomical models and study tools. In the background, multiple torso models with exposed brains and facial structures are lined up against the wall. The foreground is slightly blurred, adding depth to the image, suggesting an immersive and interactive learning environment.

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

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Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

A close-up shot captures an art student’s hands covered in wet clay as they shape a spinning piece of pottery on a pottery wheel. The swirling motion of the wheel creates a mesmerizing effect, emphasizing the precision and skill required in ceramics. This hands-on experience is part of an art program that fosters creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression through various artistic mediums.

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts

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Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre

A music instructor, seated on a stool, plays an electric guitar while leading a group of students in a jazz ensemble rehearsal. The students, playing instruments like the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone, are focused on their sheet music as they perform together. The classroom features music stands, sheet music, and a mirrored wall reflecting the musicians, creating an immersive practice environment. This scene showcases the collaborative and expressive nature of a college music program.

Associate in Fine Arts in Music

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