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Academic Catalog 2020–2021

Degrees and Certificates

Cape Cod Community College awards associate degrees in Arts, Science and Applied Science. We also offer several academic certificates. Each degree and certificate is based on a specific educational program of study. Depending on your choice of program, you may be preparing to apply for a job, advance your career, or transfer to a 4-year college.

The program information in the 2020–2021 Catalog is for incoming students. Current students should refer to the catalog year in which they matriculated.

Want to know more about the different kind of degrees that are available? See Degree Requirements.

AccountingDegree/Certificate
Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate
Computerized Accounting Certificate
Administrative Assistant/ReceptionistDegree/Certificate
Administrative Assistant Concentration – General Track Associate in Science
Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track Associate in Science
Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration Certificate
Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Administration Certificate
Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Medical Receptionist Certificate
Aviation MaintenanceDegree/Certificate
Airframe Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate in Applied Science
Powerplant Certificate
Behavioral/Social SciencesDegree/Certificate
History Concentration Associate in Arts
Philosophy Concentration Associate in Arts
Political Science Concentration Associate in Arts
Psychology Concentration Associate in Arts
Sociology/Anthropology Concentration Associate in Arts
BusinessDegree/Certificate
Business Administration Associate in Science
Customer Service Certificate
CommunicationDegree/Certificate
Communication Concentration Associate in Arts
Media Studies Concentration Associate in Arts
Social Media & Digital Marketing Certificate
Construction TechnologyDegree/Certificate
Architectural Computer Drafting Certificate
Construction Management (No new students for 2020-2021) Certificate
Construction Technology (No new students for 2020-2021) Certificate
Education/Early Childhood EducationDegree/Certificate
Early Childhood Education – Career Option Associate in Science
Early Childhood Education – Transfer Compact Associate in Science
Early Childhood Education – Infant and Toddler Certificate
Early Childhood Education – Preschool Certificate
Education Concentration Associate in Arts
Elementary Education Transfer Compact Associate in Arts
EngineeringDegree/Certificate
Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science
Engineering Design & Digital Manufacturing Certificate
Robotics & Manufacturing Automation Certificate
EnglishDegree/Certificate
English Concentration Associate in Arts
Environmental TechnologyDegree/Certificate
Coastal Zone Management Certificate
Environmental Studies Associate in Arts
Environmental Technology Associate in Science
Sustainable Energy Certificate
Fine & Performing ArtsDegree/Certificate
Graphic Design Concentration Associate in Arts
Performing Arts Concentration Associate in Arts
Visual Arts Concentration Associate in Arts
Fire Science/Emergency Medical ServicesDegree/Certificate
Emergency Medical Services Option (No new students for 2020–2021) Associate in Science
Fire Officer Development Certificate
Fire Science Option Associate in Science
Funeral ServiceDegree/Certificate
Funeral Service Associate in Science
General Studies/Liberal ArtsDegree/Certificate
General Studies Concentration Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts Concentration Associate in Arts
Health SciencesDegree/Certificate
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science
Diagnostic Technician Certificate
Health Sciences Concentration Associate in Arts
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Interpreter Certificate
Nursing Associate in Science
Paramedic Certificate
Tri-Level Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate
HorticultureDegree/Certificate
Horticulture Certificate
Horticulture Technician Certificate
Landscape Construction Certificate
Landscape Maintenance Certificate
HospitalityDegree/Certificate
Business Administration – Hospitality Concentration Associate in Science
Hospitality – Culinary Arts Certificate
Human ServicesDegree/Certificate
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant Certificate
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor II Certificate
Human Services Concentration Associate in Arts
Human Services Certificate
Information Technology/Computer ScienceDegree/Certificate
Computer Science Concentration Associate in Arts
Information Technology Program Associate in Science
Information Technology – Networking Associate in Science
Information Technology – Networking Certificate
Information Technology – PC Service Technician Certificate
Information Technology – Cybersecurity Concentration Associate in Science
Information Technology – Cybersecurity Certificate
Information Technology – Web Design Certificate
Programming for Computer Science Certificate
Law Enforcement/Legal StudiesDegree/Certificate
Corrections Certificate
Criminal Justice Associate in Science
Homeland Security Certificate
Law Enforcement Certificate
Paralegal Certificate
MathematicsDegree/Certificate
Mathematics Concentration Associate in Arts
ScienceDegree/Certificate
Biology Concentration Associate in Arts
Chemistry Concentration Associate in Arts
Physics Concentration Associate in Arts
Associate in Arts
Biology Concentration
Chemistry Concentration
Communication Concentration
Computer Science Concentration
Education Concentration
Elementary Education Transfer Compact Concentration
English Concentration
Environmental Studies
General Studies Concentration
Graphic Design Concentration
Health Sciences Concentration
History Concentration
Human Services Concentration
Liberal Arts Concentration
Mathematics Concentration
Media Studies Concentration
Performing Arts Concentration
Philosophy Concentration
Physics Concentration
Political Science Concentration
Psychology Concentration
Sociology/Anthropology Concentration
Visual Arts Concentration
Associate in Applied Science
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Associate in Science
Administrative Assistant Concentration – General Track
Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track
Business Administration
Business Administration – Hospitality Concentration
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education – Career Option
Early Childhood Education – Transfer Compact
Emergency Medical Services Option (No new students for 2020–2021)
Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
Environmental Technology
Fire Science Option
Funeral Service
Information Technology – Networking
Information Technology Program
Information Technology – Cybersecurity
Nursing
Certificate
Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration
Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Administration
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor II
Architectural Computer Drafting
Aviation Maintenance: Airframe
Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant
Bookkeeping Clerk
Coastal Zone Management
Computerized Accounting
Construction Management (No new students for 2020-2021)
Construction Technology (No new students for 2020-2021)
Corrections
Customer Service
Diagnostic Technician
Early Childhood Education – Infant and Toddler
Early Childhood Education – Preschool
Engineering Design & Digital Manufacturing
Fire Officer Development
Homeland Security
Horticulture
Horticulture Technician
Hospitality – Culinary Arts
Human Services
Information Technology – Networking
Information Technology – PC Service Technician
Information Technology – Cybersecurity
Information Technology – Web Design
Landscape Construction
Landscape Maintenance
Law Enforcement
Medical Assisting
Medical Coding & Billing
Medical Interpreter
Medical Receptionist
Paralegal
Paramedic
Programming for Computer Science
Robotics & Manufacturing Automation
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Sustainable Energy
Tri-Level Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
ProgramDegree/Certificate
Administrative Assistant Concentration – General Track Associate in Science
Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track Associate in Science
Administrative Assistant – General Office Administration Certificate
Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Administration Certificate
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant Certificate
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counselor II Certificate
Architectural Computer Drafting Certificate
Aviation Maintenance: Airframe Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate in Applied Science
Aviation Maintenance: Powerplant Certificate
Biology Concentration Associate in Arts
Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate
Business Administration – Hospitality Concentration Associate in Science
Business Administration Associate in Science
Chemistry Concentration Associate in Arts
Coastal Zone Management Certificate
Communication Concentration Associate in Arts
Computerized Accounting Certificate
Computer Science Concentration Associate in Arts
Construction Management (No new students for 2020-2021) Certificate
Construction Technology (No new students for 2020-2021) Certificate
Corrections Certificate
Criminal Justice Associate in Science
Customer Service Certificate
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science
Diagnostic Technician Certificate
Early Childhood Education – Career Option Associate in Science
Early Childhood Education – Infant and Toddler Certificate
Early Childhood Education – Preschool Certificate
Early Childhood Education – Transfer Compact Associate in Science
Education Concentration Associate in Arts
Elementary Education Transfer Compact Concentration Associate in Arts
Emergency Medical Services Option (No new students for 2020–2021) Associate in Science
Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science
Engineering Design & Digital Manufacturing Certificate
English Concentration Associate in Arts
Environmental Studies Associate in Arts
Environmental Technology Associate in Science
Fire Officer Development Certificate
Fire Science Option Associate in Science
Funeral Service Associate in Science
General Studies Concentration Associate in Arts
Graphic Design Concentration Associate in Arts
Health Sciences Concentration Associate in Arts
History Concentration Associate in Arts
Homeland Security Certificate
Horticulture Certificate
Horticulture Technician Certificate
Hospitality – Culinary Arts Certificate
Human Services Concentration Associate in Arts
Human Services Certificate
Information Technology – Networking Associate in Science
Information Technology – Networking Certificate
Information Technology – PC Service Technician Certificate
Information Technology Program Associate in Science
Information Technology – Cybersecurity Associate in Science
Information Technology – Cybersecurity Certificate
Information Technology – Web Design Certificate
Landscape Construction Certificate
Landscape Maintenance Certificate
Law Enforcement Certificate
Liberal Arts Concentration Associate in Arts
Mathematics Concentration Associate in Arts
Media Studies Concentration Associate in Arts
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Medical Interpreter Certificate
Medical Receptionist Certificate
Nursing Associate in Science
Paralegal Certificate
Paramedic Certificate
Performing Arts Concentration Associate in Arts
Philosophy Concentration Associate in Arts
Physics Concentration Associate in Arts
Political Science Concentration Associate in Arts
Programming for Computer Science Certificate
Psychology Concentration Associate in Arts
Robotics & Manufacturing Automation Certificate
Social Media & Digital Marketing Certificate
Sociology/Anthropology Concentration Associate in Arts
Sustainable Energy Certificate
Tri-Level Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate
Visual Arts Concentration Associate in Arts

Overview of Degrees and Certificates

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (A.A.)

The A.A. degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Baccalaureate (four-year) institution for the completion of a bachelor of arts (B.A.).

Visit A.A. Degree Requirements for details.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)

The A.A.S. degree provides students with course work in general education and a curriculum preparing graduates to seek careers in highly technical fields immediately upon graduation.

Visit A.A.S. Degree Requirements for details.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.)

The Associate in Science programs provide students with general education coursework and professional skills coursework to enter the workforce in their chosen profession.

The Early Childhood Education – Transfer Compact program is also designed for transfer.

Visit A.S. Degree Requirements for details.

CERTIFICATES

Awarded for the completion of various area of study, certificates are less than two years in length and offer students an opportunity to refresh, pick up or master a subject or skill at the post-secondary level.

Most certificates prepare the student for a specific job or aspect of a job. In some cases, credits earned for a certificate may be used towards an associate degree.