Selecting a Major:  Courses and Programs

BRTC has several degrees, certificates, and programs to choose from.  In order to expedite graduation and save money, it is important for students to determine their major before getting too far into their education.

Associate of Arts (AA)
The Associate of Arts degree is offered for those students wishing to complete the first two years, or the general education requirements, of a Baccalaureate program.  Once completed, students with an AA have completed the general requirements for most degrees.  If desired, students may also choose an area of emphasis in one of the following areas: 
 

Accounting Art Business Administration Criminal Justice Dietetics Early Childhood Education Economics

Elementary Education English German Management Information Systems Marketing Networking Social Work

Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
The Associate of Arts degree is available to those students interested in teaching.  Once completed, students with an AAT are better prepared for entering a teacher education program in P-4, Middle-School Math/Science or Middle-School Language Arts/Social Sciences at a four-year institution.

• Early Childhood P-4

• Middle-School Math/Science

• Middle-School Language Arts/Scocial Sciences

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered for those students wishing to complete an associate's degree before beginning a career.  This degree is not designed to be transferred to a four-year college although many of the courses in the AAS will transfer.
 

Aviation Maintenance Technology Business Technology (5 options) Accounting Administrative Services Business Administration Microcomputer Business Applications Networking Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigation

Dietetics Early Childhood Education Emergency Medial Technician-Paramedic Fire Science General Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Law Enforcement Administration Registered Nursing Respiratory Care

Technical Certificates
Technical certificate programs are organized for students who wish to begin a career after completion of the program.  Some courses in the technical certificate programs can be applied toward an Associate's degree.
 

Accounting Assistant Administrative Services Auto Collision Repair Technology Automotive Service Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Crime Scene Investigation Dietary Manager Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Fire Science Health Professions Industrial Electricity/Electronics Law Enforcement Administration Machine Shop Medical Laboratory Assistant Microcomputer Business Applications Practical Nursing Welding

Certificate of Proficiency
Certificates of proficiency programs are 1-semester programs that concentrate on one technical area.
 

Basic Police Training (Police Certificate) Crime Scene Investigation Law Enforcement Administration Medical Coding Medical Transcription

Nursing Assistant Patient Care Technician Phlebotomy Workplace Leadership, Communication, and Productivity