What degrees are offered at Normandale?

Degrees Offered at Normandale Community College

Normandale offers several types of associate degrees to meet the needs of students pursuing transfer, career preparation, or pre-professional programs.

Associate of Arts (AA)

• Designed for students planning to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.

• Students should plan carefully and review program requirements at the transfer institution.

Associate of Science (AS)

• Prepares students for specific professional careers while including a broad general education foundation.

• Some AS degrees are intended for transfer into specific four-year majors; others prepare students for entry into a career.

• AS degrees at Normandale include:

  • Accounting

  • Business

  • Computer Science

  • Criminal Justice

  • Dental Hygiene

  • Elementary Education Foundations

  • Engineering Foundations

  • Exercise Science

  • Food Science

  • Law Enforcement

  • Nursing

  • Special Education Foundations

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

• Focuses on developing practical and theoretical skills for entry-level jobs.

• Typically completed in two years of full-time attendance.

• AAS degrees at Normandale include:

  • Business – Marketing and Management

  • Computer Technology

  • Computers/Information Management

  • Dietetic Technology

  • Healthcare Systems Technology

  • Hospitality Management

  • Vacuum and Thin Film Technology

Associate of Fine Arts (AFA)

• A pre-professional degree for students planning to transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program or pursuing a strong interest in a major.

• Careful planning with faculty and advisors is essential for course sequence, program admission, and transfer requirements.

• AFA degrees at Normandale include:

  • Art

  • Creative Writing

  • Music

  • Theater Performance

  • Theater Production and Design