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When you enroll in the Business, Government, and Technical Communications degree at Austin Community College District, you will learn about different types of communication strategies that can help you in your aspiring industry. There are three concentrations students can choose from:

• Business & Government Communications – learn to write business proposals, correspondence, interpret tables and charts, and use software applications.
• Social Media Communication – learn unique communication strategies to present brands on social media platforms.
• Technical Communications – learn how to use software applications to develop print and online materials and websites.

Start at ACC and finish your degree at a 4-year university with this online AA in Anthropology.  This program is designed to complete your general education requirements before transferring to a different school to earn your bachelor’s degree.  You’ll start your studies that center upon the biological and cultural diversity of humans.  Coursework may include:

• Cultural Anthropology
• Physical Anthropology
• Language, Philosophy & Culture

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

If you are unsure where you want to go with your career, consider this online AA in General Studies from ACC.  You’ll acquire a broad, well-rounded education that will help you hone your critical thinking skills and learn to become an efficient problem solver.  Academic advisors will work with you to tailor your degree, depending upon whether you plan to attend a 4-year university or pursue other opportunities.

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!

Start your higher education at ACC with this online AA in Journalism.  This liberal arts program is designed to complete your general education requirements before transferring to a 4-year university to earn your baccalaureate degree.  The focus here includes writing, reporting, public speaking and photography – all key elements of today’s news cycle.  Examples of classes are:

• Copy Editing
• Introduction to Mass Communications
• US History

Make yourself competitive in today’s job market, with this online AA in Spanish. With a second language, you will not only have more career opportunities, but you will gain the understanding of another culture. In this degree at Austin Community College, you’ll combine general education credits and humanities coursework. Spanish language classes span the entire degree path.

The coursework in the Associate of Applied Science in Marketing degree establishes a foundation of specialized courses on marketing and marketing management. Individuals in the program gain preparation for transferring to a four-year university to pursue further studies. Students will also pursue a marketing internship as the capstone course. Some courses include:

• Marketing Research and Strategies
• Consumer Behavior
• Financial Literacy
• Accounting

The skill of communication will benefit you in any career path you choose. Earning an Associate of Arts degree in Communication Studies means you will have a solid understanding of human communication to build on in a bachelor program or in a job.

The program at Austin Community College District covers the different communication styles: personal, professional, and public. Career paths that graduates can pursue include: human resources, sales, public affairs, writing, customer service, and management.

Gain the skills you need for administrative roles in private, public, and nonprofit organizations with the Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from Austin Community College District. Ideal for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university, this Business Administration degree online provides a strong foundation in a variety of business principles.

Students will learn how to keep any workplace running smoothly. Graduates will have the training necessary to work in finance, management, advertising sales, customer service, and human resources. 

Coursework covers topics such as:

• Business principles
• Business computer applications
• Business statistics
• Financial and managerial accounting
• Macroeconomics and microeconomics

From major corporations and private consulting firms to nonprofit organizations and small businesses, careers in accounting are available in a wide variety of settings. The Certificate in Accounting Technician Quickbooks from Austin Community College District prepares you with basic skills necessary for employment in accounting, with a focus on the use of Quickbooks and Excel. This Fast Track program is designed to be completed entirely online in just two semesters.

Graduates of this online Accounting program can pursue roles such as:

• Account clerk
• Accounting assistant
• Accounts payable specialist
• Accounts receivable clerk

The Certificate in Business, Government, and Technical Communications gives you the tools you need to help make complex ideas accessible to everyone. Professional writing techniques and an understanding of administrative rules, scientific principles, government terminology, and more will make you an asset to any organization. Graduates may find employment as editors, proofreaders, technical writers, and web developers.

This online Communications program offers students a choice of three specializations:

• Business and Government Communications
• Social Media Communication
• Technical Communications

A certificate program can serve as a foundation to enter a discipline. The Certificate in Marketing at Austin Community College District meets the needs of individuals who desire skill sets within marketing. Marketing processes and functions affect the way business is done today, and having an education on the principles of marketing and selling can prepare you to pursue the necessary credentials for those careers.

For those who desire to learn principles, law, contracts, and finance related to the real estate industry can benefit from the Certificate in Real Estate at Austin Community College District. This program does not offer licensure but does prepare students to sit for the Texas Real Estate Sales Licensing Exam. With this, individuals can further their real estate dreams with a sales or broker license.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming with a concentration in Software Testing from Austin Community College District is an online software development degree program.  This degree is an alternative to a four-year degree, allowing students to enter the workplace in two years or less.  The online software development degree curriculum covers database programming, computer hardware, advanced databases, and networking technologies.  You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to test the quality of software programs and applications before they are released to the public.  To do this, you learn to create test scenarios, carry them out to discover issues, and then write reports so the programmer can correct the problem.  Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the software testing field.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming with a concentration in Web Programming is an online web design degree from Austin Community College District.  Offered as an alternative to a four-year degree, this program prepares you for an entry-level career in two years or less.  This is a workforce program that provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Information Technology field, including:

• Networking Technologies
• Java Programming
• Digital Imaging
• Web Design Tools

You will learn to manage web environment design, deployment, development, and maintenance activities.  In addition, you will learn to perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and applications.

Austin Community College District offers a Computer Information Technology certificate program with coursework in Database.  This online database administration degree includes an introduction and fundamentals to programming, computing, and database technologies.  You will learn to use software to collect, store, and organize information for companies while ensuring that the data is both safe and easily accessible for company use.  The program is designed to stack into the Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science degree.  For students with aspirations to pursue IT, individuals can gain a foundation of experience for their goals.

The Certificate in Computer Programming with a concentration in C++ is a 100% online program from Austin Community College District.  This online software development degree is for those interested in learning C++ programming language.  The curriculum includes topics in networking technologies, programming fundamentals, system analysis and design, and more.  With this program you will gain the knowledge and skills that will help you in entry-level computer programming positions.  Courses can also be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology.

Austin Community College District offers a Certificate in Computer Programming with a specialization in Data Science that is 100% online.  This online data science degree is for individuals who wish to learn more basics about computing, scripting, and python.  Though it's a certificate program, students will gain reputable knowledge in Data Science.  Coursework focuses on different operating systems, spreadsheets, and programming python.  The program is designed to stack into the Data Science career track offered by ACC's Computer Information Technology program. 

Courses include:

• Fundamentals of Networking Technologies    
• Database Programming: Oracle
• Programming Fundamentals I
• UNIX Operating System I
• System Analysis and Design: Project Management

The Certificate in Computer Programming with a concentration in Java is a 100% online program from Austin Community College District.  This online software development degree is for those interested in learning Java programming language.  The curriculum includes topics in networking technologies, programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, system analysis and design, and more.  With this program you will gain the knowledge and skills that will help you in entry-level computer programming positions.  Courses can also be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology.

Austin Community College District has created a Certificate in Computer Programming with a concentration in software testing that is 100% online.  This online software development degree is for those who wish to learn more basics about computing, scripting, and python.  Though it's a certificate program, students will gain reputable knowledge in Software Testing.  You will complete coursework that focuses on programming fundamentals, scripting languages, and special topics in the field.  This certificate can be applied towards the Computer Programming – Software Testing Specialization Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems at Austin Community College District is a 100% online GIS degree.  GIS is a booming industry that covers cartography, data acquisition and analysis, and ways to solve complex environmental issues.  You will gain the knowledge and skills to assist scientists, technologists, or other professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems databases.  This online geography degree serves as the first building block in the program, providing entry-level knowledge that can be applied when furthering education and experience.    All courses transfer toward the GIS Level 2 Certificate and toward the Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems which prepares students to directly enter the workforce.

Austin Community College District offers a Certificate in Web Developer Specialist that is 100% online.  With this online web development degree, you will gain skills and knowledge that will assist in careers in web design, development, and maintenance.  Plus, you will learn to perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.  The curriculum covers web programming, web design tools, the UNIX operating system, and more.  The courses in this certificate can be applied towards the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming – Web Programming Specialization degree.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree at Austin Community College District offers an array of justice courses to prepare you for your education and/or employment goals. The curriculum was designed with two concentrations: Corrections and Law Enforcement. Respectively, the concentrations cover coursework that is specific to those careers, to offer direct preparation and experience. In addition, students will earn a foundation of general education and general criminal justice coursework.

A geographer looks at how humans interact with the natural environment, cultures, and regions. Examples of geography challenges to solve include how climate change affects us, and how people and animals move. The Associate of Arts in Geography at Austin Community College District provides students with a background and introduction to field work, so that they can pursue a four-year degree in the discipline. Some of the coursework includes:

• Human Geography
• Life & Physical Sciences
• Language, Philosophy, & Culture
• World & Regional Geography

Philosophy students have an interest in understanding the world, themselves, and the relationship between the two. Austin Community College District offers an Associate of Arts in Philosophy degree that is designed to help individuals develop their skills in the following areas: listening and reading with discernment, articulating thoughts, and analyzing ideas and claims. Some of the coursework includes classes in ancient philosophy, ethics, social sciences, and logic. After the completion of this program, students will be prepared to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree.