University of the District of Columbia Community College

The architecture program, which leads to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Architectural Engineering Technology (AET), prepares students for entry-level employment in governmental agencies and private sector firms in the architecture, consulting engineering, and construction industries. The AAS degree in the AET program also satisfies the first two years of the B.S./M.S. Architecture program at UDC, and similar degree programs at other institutions. This feature of the program accommodates those students whose career objective is to become a licensed professional architect. The AET program offers late evening courses and studio hours to accommodate students who must work during regular business hours.

This course of study requires successful completion of 40 academic credit hours (eight courses of five credits each), and is approved

This course of study requires successful completion of 40 academic credit hours (eight courses of five credits each), and is approved

The Associate in Science degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge required for entry-level positions in business, industry, and government. Also, it is designed to provide the essential skills needed for business startups and the operation of small business enterprises. S

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science Technology is a 2-year associate’s degree that prepares graduates to work directly in the field of computer programming or to transfer to a related 4-year degree program. Students are trained in the logic of problem solving, and are equipped to write computer programs in modern languages such as C++ and Java. Graduates of the program may go on to pursue certification in C++ or Java languages.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science Technology is a 2-year associate’s degree that prepares graduates to work directly in the field of computer programming or to transfer to a related 4-year degree program. Students are trained in the logic of problem solving, and are equipped to write computer programs in modern languages such as C++ and Java. Graduates of the program may go on to pursue certification in C++ or Java languages.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science Technology is a 2-year associate’s degree that prepares graduates to work directly in the field of computer programming or to transfer to a related 4-year degree program. Students are trained in the logic of problem solving, and are equipped to write computer programs in modern languages such as C++ and Java. Graduates of the program may go on to pursue certification in C++ or Java languages.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science Technology is a 2-year associate’s degree that prepares graduates to work directly in the field of computer programming or to transfer to a related 4-year degree program. Students are trained in the logic of problem solving, and are equipped to write computer programs in modern languages such as C++ and Java. Graduates of the program may go on to pursue certification in C++ or Java languages.

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees in criminal justice. The Associate of Applied Science program requires students to concentrate studies in corrections or in law enforcement. The curriculum includes policy and legal issues, qualitative and quantitative research, interpersonal relations, and administrative procedures. To ensure students develop the computer-based research and analysis skills required in the criminal justice field, students are required in some cases to also take the computer-based courses offered in the Geography program.

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees in criminal justice. The Associate of Applied Science program requires students to concentrate studies in corrections or in law enforcement. The curriculum includes policy and legal issues, qualitative and quantitative research, interpersonal relations, and administrative procedures. To ensure students develop the computer-based research and analysis skills required in the criminal justice field, students are required in some cases to also take the computer-based courses offered in the Geography program.

The Associate in Arts degree in Education provides a comprehensive background in developmental theory, emphasizing

The Associate in Arts degree in Education provides a comprehensive background in developmental theory, emphasizing

This Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students to launch careers in the legal environment as paralegals and similar professional roles. The robust curriculum provides students with an intensive study of foundational legal concepts. Additionally, the program enables students to support attorneys and other legal professions by utilizing knowledge and skills such as legal research, case management, legal writing, and court procedure. Students are required to take 62 credit hours, and must earn a ‘C’ or better in all courses in the major.

The Associate of Arts in Graphic Design program offers a variety of courses in the aesthetic, technical, and theoretical aspects of graphic design. Those who complete the two-year program with a “B” average in all major courses are eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design upon passing a portfolio review.

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to be eligible to attain licensure as registered nurses upon successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) and allows graduates to provide nursing care in a variety of settings.

The Respiratory Therapy program awards an Associate of Applied Science degree (Respiratory Therapy) from the University of the District of Columbia Community College and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (program number 200016). The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (view CoARC Programmatic Outcomes). Graduates are eligible for the entry-level licensure/ CRT examination (required by the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) and the advanced practice RRT examinations, both offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The program is also affiliated with the National Board for Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care.