Degrees & Certificates

HCC offers Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees within many areas of study. Degree programs are designed to be completed with two years of full-time study. Degrees prepare students for specific careers and/or transfer to four-year institutions. Certificate programs are designed to be completed with one year of full-time study or less. Certificates prepare students for highly specialized careers. The credits earned in a certificate program can usually be transferred to a degree program. All students who begin their studies at Holyoke Community College in fall 2020 or later and are seeking an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree are required to demonstrate knowledge of diversity before earning their degree. This requirement may be met by completing a course designated as “Knowledge of Diversity” (KOD).

The following pages include information on the degree and certificate programs offered at Holyoke Community College. The program requirements and a contact person are listed should you need additional information.