Credit Programs & Degrees

Pima's credit degrees and certificates will prepare you for a rewarding career - whether you are looking for direct employment or to transfer to a university to complete your bachelor's degree.

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• Arts, Humanities, & Communication

  Associate of Arts
  Associate of Arts	Transfer Program
  The Arts
  Associate of Fine Arts – Dance Concentration	Transfer Program
  Associate of Fine Arts – Music Concentration	Transfer Program
  Associate of Fine Arts – Theater Concentration	Transfer Program
  Associate of Fine Arts – Visual Arts Concentration	Transfer Program
  Applied Arts – Associate of Applied Arts	Direct Employment
  Culinary Arts
  Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Culinary Arts – Certificate	Direct Employment
  Digital Arts
  Digital Arts - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Digital Arts - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Digital Arts - Post-Degree Certificate	Direct Employment
  Digital and Film Arts - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Digital and Film Arts Animation - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Digital and Film Arts - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Digital Game and Simulation - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Fashion Design
  Fashion Design - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Interior Design
  Interior Design - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Interpreter Training
  Interpreter Training - Associate of Applied Arts	Direct Employment
  Technical Writing and Communication
  Technical Writing and Communication - Post-Degree Certificate	Direct Employment
  Translation and Interpretation Studies
  Translation and Interpretation Studies - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Translation and Interpretation Studies - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Some additional areas of study include: Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Sign Language, Spanish or Other Languages, and Writing.

• Business Careers

  Accounting
  Accounting - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Accounting - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Business
  Business Administration - Associate Degree (ABUS)	Transfer
  Retailing and Consumer Sciences - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Business - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Fashion Consumer Sciences - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Business - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Business - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Customer Service Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Fashion Consumer Sciences - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Retail Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Fraud Examination
  Fraud Examination - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Hotel and Restaurant Management
  Hotel and Restaurant Management - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Hotel and Restaurant Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Human Resources
  Human Resources - Certificate	Direct Employment
  International Business Studies
  International Business Management - Certificate	Transfer
  Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Office and Administrative Professions
  Executive Assistant - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Administrative Assistant - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Health Information Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Office Assistant - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Paralegal (Legal Assistant)
  Paralegal - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Paralegal - Post-Degree Certificate	Direct Employment
  In addition to these credit programs, a variety of continuing education, special interest and entry-level business courses may be taken through the Center for Training and Development.

• Computer Information Technology

  Computer Aided Drafting
  Computer Aided Drafting - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Computer Aided Drafting - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Computer Aided Drafting - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Integrated Circuit Layout Design - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Computer Information Systems
  Computer Programmer/Analyst - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Systems Administration/Networking - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Computer Programmer Specialist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Systems Administration/Networking - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Computer Software Applications
  Computer Applications Assistant - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Related degrees and certificates include: Digital Arts

• Education Careers

  Early Childhood Education
  Early Childhood Education - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Early Childhood Studies - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Early Childhood Studies - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Early Childhood Studies - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Early Childhood, Birth-Age 8 - Post-Degree Certificate	Direct Employment
  Teacher Education
  Elementary Education - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Elementary or Secondary Certification	Direct Employment
  Special Education Cross-Categorical K-12 or Learning Disabilities K-12 Certification - Post-Degree Certificate	Direct Employment
  English as a Second Language - Post-Degree Endorsement	Direct Employment
  Middle School - Post-Degree Endorsement	Direct Employment
  Structured English Immersion (SEI) - Post-Degree Endorsement	Direct Employment
  Educational Technology
  Basic Educational Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment

• Health-Related Professions

  Clinical Research Coordinator
  Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Clinical Research Coordinator - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Dental Studies
  Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Dental Assisting Education - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Dental Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Complete Dentures Technologist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Dental Ceramics Technologist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Fixed Bridgework Technologist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Partial Dentures Technologist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Direct Care Professional
  Basic Direct Care Professional - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Fitness and Sport Sciences
  Fitness and Sport Sciences - Coaching - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Fitness Professional - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Medical Assistant
  Medical Assistant - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Medical Laboratory Technician
  Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Nursing
  Nursing - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Practical Nurse - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Pharmacy Technology
  Pharmacy Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Pharmacy Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Phlebotomy
  Phlebotomy - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Radiologic Technology	Direct Employment
  Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Respiratory Care
  Respiratory Care - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Therapeutic Massage
  Therapeutic Massage - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Therapeutic Massage - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Veterinary Science
  Veterinary Technician - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Veterinary Practice Assistant - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Related degrees and certificates:  Emergency Medical Technology and Health Information Technology.  Surgical Technology, Patient Care Technician and various continuing education courses may be taken through the Center for Training and Development.

• Public Safety Careers

  Administration of Justice
  Administration of Justice - Associate of Arts	Transfer Program
  Administration of Justice - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Crime Scene Investigation
  Crime Scene Management - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Emergency Medical Technology
  Basic Emergency Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Fire Science
  Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Fire Science – Certificate	Direct Employment
  Law Enforcement
  Law Enforcement - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Law Enforcement Academy - Certificate	Direct Employment

• Science & Engineering

  Associate of Science
  Associate of Science	Transfer Program
  Biotechnology
  Biotechnology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Engineering Engineering - Associate of General Studies	Transfer Program
  Some additional areas of study include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics

• Social Sciences

  American Indian Studies
  American Indian Studies - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Anthropology
  Anthropology - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Archaeology Field Work
  Archaeology Field Work - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Political Science
  Political Science - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Psychology
  Psychology Concentration - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Social Services
  Social Services - Associate of Arts	Transfer
  Social Services - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Substance Abuse Specialty - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Youth Services Specialty - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Social Service - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Behavioral Health Services - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Community Health Advisor - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Domestic Violence Intervention - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Substance Abuse - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Sociology
  Sociology - Associate of Arts Degree	Transfer
  Some additional areas of study include: History

• Trade Professions

  Automotive Technology
  Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Automotive Mechanics - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Aviation Technology
  Aviation Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Advanced Aviation Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Avionics Technician - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Building and Construction Technologies
  Building and Construction Technologies - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Building and Construction Technologies - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Building and Construction Technologies - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Cabinetmaking- Certificate	Direct Employment
  Home Maintenance and Repair: Minor Home Improvements - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Home Maintenance and Repair: Limited Remodeling and Repair - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Home Maintenance and Repair: General Residential Contractor - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Solar Installer - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Machine Tool Technology
  Machine Tool Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Machine Operator - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Manual Machinist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Mechanical Inspector - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Operator - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Surface Mining Technology
  Surface Mining Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Basic Surface Mining Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Advanced Surface Mining Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Technology
  Technology - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment
  Electronic Assembly Technology - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Truck Driver Training
  Class A Vehicle Driver - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Coach/Transit Bus Driver - Certificate	Direct Employment
  Welding
  Welding and Fabrication - Associate of Applied Science	Direct Employment

• General Studies

  General Studies