DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Associate Degrees
The AA, AAEE, ABUS, and AS degrees are designed for transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona; however, not all three state universities offer majors in all areas. Students should consult an academic advisor to ensure that their chosen university offers a degree in their area of study and that they select the most appropriate courses for their area of study. Since university requirements vary considerably, it is strongly recommended that students work closely with an academic advisor to plan their coursework.
Associate Degree Requirements
Students earning an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, Associate of Business, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, or an Associate of Applied Science degree must complete all of the following:
All courses required for completion of the degree program sought.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
A minimum of 16 lower-division (100- and 200-level) credits must be completed in residency at Cochise College.
A minimum of 8 credits in the AGEC must be completed in residency at Cochise College.
A maximum of 30 credits may be satisfied by prior learning coursework (exception as noted for AGEC, if applicable).
Specific degree requirements are listed in the Programs section of this catalog. AA, AAEE, ABUS, AS, and AGS degrees require a minimum of 35 general education credits. AAS degrees require a minimum of 15 general education credits.
Additional Degrees
Candidates for each additional degree at Cochise College must complete the following:
All requirements for the additional degree
Sixteen Cochise College credits not used in any previous Cochise College associate degree(s).
Transfer Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree | |||
The AA degree is recommended for liberal arts, social science, or fine arts students who plan to transfer to a university. These degrees are designed for transfer to all Arizona public universities; however, not all three state universities offer majors in all areas. Students should consult an academic advisor to ensure that their chosen university offers a degree in their area of study. | |||
Administration of Justice | Major Code - AJS | ||
Early Childhood Care and Education | Major Code - ECE | ||
Fitness and Wellness | Major Code - FIT | ||
Fine Arts | Major Code - ARTF | ||
Liberal Studies | Major Code - LBS | ||
Music | Major Code - MUS | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences | Major Code - SBS | ||
Associate of Arts Elementary Education (AAEE) Degree | |||
The AAEE degree is designed for elementary education majors who plan to transfer to a four-year university. This degree is designed for transfer to all Arizona public universities. Students should consult with an academic advisor to ensure they are making the correct choices for their target university. | |||
Elementary Education | Major Code - EED | ||
Associate of Business (ABUS) Degree | |||
The ABUS degree is designed to satisfy transfer requirements for business and computer information systems majors. These degrees are designed for transfer to all Arizona public universities. Students should consult an academic advisor for assistance in degree planning. | |||
Business Administration | Major Code - EED | ||
Associate of Science (AS) Degree | |||
The AS degree is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in the areas of natural, physical, or life sciences. These degrees are designed for transfer to all Arizona public universities; however, not all three state universities offer majors in all areas. Students should consult an academic advisor to ensure that their chosen university offers a degree in their area of study. | |||
Biology | Major Code - BIO | ||
Chemistry | Major Code - CHM | ||
Computer Science | Major Code - CSC | ||
Engineering | Major Code - EGR | ||
Mathematics | Major Code - MAT | ||
Physics | Major Code - PHY | ||
Other Associate Degrees
Other degrees include the Associate of General Studies (AGS) and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The AGS degree is designed to be a general studies degree with no area of emphasis. While the AAS degree is designed to prepare students for employment in a specific career upon graduation, some universities offer AAS to BAS (or other bachelor's degree) transfer pathways. Students should consult an academic advisor concerning specific requirements and transfer options available for these degrees.
Associate of General Studies (AGS) Degrees | |||
While not designed primarily for transfer, AGS degrees offer flexibility for the student who may wish to transfer to an out-of-state institution by including the AGEC block to enhance possible transfer to an in-state institution. | |||
Allied Health | Major Code - AHS | ||
General Studies | Major Code - AGS | ||
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees | |||
An extensive selection of AAS degree programs is available to students to prepare for employment in a specific career. In some cases, the programs are linked to agreements enabling a student with an AAS degree to transfer to an Arizona university without loss of credit. For more information, students should speak with an advisor. | |||
Animal Science | Major Code - AGRA | ||
Automotive Technology | Major Code - ATC | ||
Business Management | Major Code - BMT | ||
Computer Information Systems | Major Code - CIS | ||
Computer Programming | Major Code - CPG | ||
Cybersecurity | Major Code - CYB | ||
Digital Media Arts | Major Code - DMA | ||
Early Childhood Care and Education | Major Code - ECED | ||
Education | Major Code - ED | ||
Fire Science Technology | Major Code - FST | ||
Intelligence Operations Studies | Major Code - IOST | ||
Law Enforcement | Major Code - LEO | ||
Military Intelligence Systems Technician | Major Code - MIST | ||
Network Technology | Major Code - NWT | ||
Nursing | Major Code - NUR | ||
Paramedicine | Major Code - PAR | ||
Professional Pilot Technology | Major Code - PPT | ||
Residential Construction Technology | Major Code - RCT | ||
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator | Major Code - UAVO | ||
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician | Major Code - UAVT | ||
Welding Technology | Major Code - WLD | ||
Bachelor’s Degree Waiver of General Education Requirements
Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an Institutional Accrediting Body and are interested in pursuing the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree may use a bachelor’s degree to satisfy the general education requirements for most AAS degrees. Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine their eligibility to waive the general education requirements.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education is required in some academic programs. This requirement consists of experiential learning under the direction of a faculty member and the appropriate department. Refer to the program of study academic map indicating cooperative education credits are required. Further guidance will be provided by the department overseeing the academic program.