Science and Humanities

Science and Humanities at SEARK can provide you with the core courses for admission to other programs at SEARK or for transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The degree includes the 35-hour state minimum general education core and provides a broad foundation of collegiate-level study.

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Associate of Arts in Teaching

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) is designed for students who are seeking paraprofessional certification or who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in education and obtain licensure. The AAT provides foundational knowledge for working with children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

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Associate of General Studies

Build an individualized college-level program that combines academic and technical coursework to support your educational and career goals. The Associate of General Studies provides flexibility for students whose goals may include transfer, employment, or continued learning.

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Certificate of General Studies

Build an individualized college-level program that combines academic and technical coursework to support your educational and career goals. The Certificate of General Studies builds toward the Associate of General Studies.

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Associate Applied Science, Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Paraprofessional Technology A.A.S. is designed to provide childcare providers and instructional assistants with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the physical, mental, social, emotional, and developmental needs of young children from birth through age five.

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Technical Certificate, Early Childhood Development

This two-semester certificate provides foundational knowledge and practical experience for students preparing to work with young children. The program fulfills the theoretical requirement and 30 hours of the field experience requirement for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Upon completion of the certificate, students are eligible to finalize the CDA approval process.

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