1076 Associate Programs

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring sociology. Sociology is the study of society, human social relationships, and institutions. Sociologists consider diverse subject matters ranging from crime to religion and from family to the state. They study how race, class, gender, and other factors shape outcomes. Sociology offers opportunities for students interested in a variety of career paths, especially those that seek to understand how social forces shape human behavior.

In the Associate degree ICT, you follow a shorter yet complete ICT programme. In two years, you prepare yourself for a specific ICT job. After that, you will be ready for the professional field.

The Visual Communications Department emphasizes a variety of creative and technical skills in preparing students for a career in advertising, publishing, and public relations. The 2-year Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) degree also includes fundamental business practices which empower students to work in the gig economy as a freelancer and/or as part of a company. The arts and culture industry is constantly growing and looking for folks with an eye for detail, a willingness to explore the possibilities, and a passion for ingenuity.

Mission College is a public community college located in the heart of Silicon Valley. At Mission College, you can earn an Associate Degree in the following majors and/or do a 2+2 program to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a bachelor's degree.

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History at a CSU or UC campus. The AA-T incorporates studio practice in order to encourage a rigorous understanding of creative traditions and innovations. Students will explore the relationship between art, artists, the concept of aesthetics, and their sociocultural context. The AA-T prepares students for a future in Art History.

Prepare for a hands-on, high-tech career with Gateway’s IT-Web Software Developer programs. Web developers create and update companies’ websites for day-to-day operations. They work in a variety of environments including corporations, government, and other computer companies. Gateway’s IT – Web Software Developer associate degree is offered online and at our Racine Campus so you can learn when and where it’s most convenient for you.

The Associate Degree in Greenhouse Operations is a great opportunity to become a valuable member of the horticulture industry. This degree will prepare you for a variety of careers in the greenhouse field. You will apply hands-on technologies in an environmentally friendly and sustainable practice.

Gateway Technical College’s Nursing associate degree program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing and includes classroom instruction and supervised clinical experiences in local hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The degree program is offered at the Kenosha and Burlington Campuses but students can also take classes online. Courses include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences.

The Art Department offers both an Associate in Arts Degree. Various required and elective courses focus on individual creative development and provide a broad range of classroom and studio experiences. Art courses fulfill requirements for transfer or prepare students for careers requiring competency in visual media.

The Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree builds on the technical courses required for job preparation by including a college-level general education component. The distinguishing characteristic of the AAS-T degree is a minimum of 20 credits of general education drawn from the same list as those taken by students completing the Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA, the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology), AS-T, and the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #2 (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics), AS-T degrees.

The Associate Degree in Landscape Horticulture will provide you with industry-current education in technical knowledge areas of plant health care, landscape construction, small business operation, and sustainable landscape design. When completed, you’ll be a well-rounded landscape professional.

The Associate Degree in Aviation Management builds a foundation working behind the scenes to make this incredible industry fly. Gain knowledge, skills, and abilities in business management, operations, and development, blended with the intricacies of applying these skills in the aviation industry.

The Associate Degree in Animal Science is designed for the feed, animal nutrition, dairy, farm management, and farm supply areas of agriculture. You will learn about animal science, artificial insemination, sire selection, animal nutrition and ration balancing, record keeping, and herd health.

The Associate Degree in Agribusiness/Science Technology provides skills in animal science and nutrition, integrated pest management, soil science, crop production, and precision agriculture. You will be able to develop crop management, livestock management, and business plans.

The Associate Degree in Legal Studies/Paralegal works under the supervision of lawyers to draft and interpret legal documents; select, compile, and use technical legal information; analyze and resolve legal procedural problems; and recognize and manage potential ethical conflicts.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for students planning to transfer into the Sociology major at a California State University. A student pursuing this degree will meet the AB 1440 Transfer Curriculum Model for CSU.

The Associate Degree in Agricultural Equipment Technology provides hands-on training and critical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. You’ll also learn to work with computer-based systems. And, the program includes classes in business management and customer service—everything you need to start.