DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

JCC, in affiliation with the State University of New York (SUNY), offers three types of degree programs:

• Associate in Arts (A.A.)

• Associate in Science (A.S.)

• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The college also offers certificate programs which are described in this catalog.

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

JCC is authorized to offer the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language, Literature, & Writing, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences, and Global Studies. The course of study for each consists primarily of courses in the liberal arts. The A.A. degrees are primarily intended to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to enter a bachelor's degree program in a specialized area.

To earn the A.A. degree, a minimum of 45 credit hours of study must be taken in the liberal arts and sciences. The general degree requirements for the A.A. degrees are outlined in the program sections of this catalog.

Associate in Science (A.S.)

JCC is authorized to award Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees in biotechnology, business administration, communication, computer science, criminal justice, engineering, environmental science, fine arts, homeland security, human services, individual studies, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math/Science, media arts, physical education studies, and sport management.

Intended as a transfer degree, the A.S. degree programs offered by JCC are designed to prepare students to enter a bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university.

The A.S. degree programs provide a course of study which demonstrates a balance between the liberal arts and sciences and those courses related to specific professions. Students earning the A.S. degree are prepared to enter Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree programs in such areas as art, engineering science, business, chemistry, biology, mathematics, geology, physics, computer science, communication, education, music, and human services.

To earn the A.S. degree, a minimum of 30 credit hours of study must be taken in the liberal arts and sciences. The general degree requirements for the A.S. degrees are outlined in the program sections of this catalog.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

JCC is authorized to offer Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in the following areas: accounting, business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice, early childhood, human services, individual studies, information technology, mechanical technology, medical office technology, office technology, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, sport management and welding technology.

The course of study for these degree programs includes a balance between courses related to career areas and the liberal arts and social sciences. The sequence of courses in A.A.S. degrees is designed to prepare the student for proficiency in a specific career and provide a minimum of 20 credit hours in the liberal arts and sciences. The remainder of each degree program consists of core courses related to a specific field and electives. Some A.A.S. degree programs require more than 60 credit hours for completion. The requirements for each A.A.S. degree are shown in the program section of this catalog.

Originally intended as career degrees, some A.A.S. degree programs are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. The development of new degree programs by four-year colleges and universities are designed to make it possible for some A.A.S. degree holders to transfer.

In recent years a growing number of JCC graduates with A.A.S. degrees transfer to bachelor's degree programs while others enter the workforce after graduation. Specific information about the transferability of the A.A.S. degree is available from program faculty or at the Success Center.

Certificate Programs

Any student who wishes to receive a certificate must complete all courses listed in the certificate with a minimum 2.0 cumulative average. If a student transfers in appropriate credits toward a certificate, a minimum of 15 JCC credits will be required to award the certificate.

Accreditation

Jamestown Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Jamestown Community College’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status in 2016 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). JCC’s curricula are approved by the State University of New York and are registered by the New York State Department of Education. In addition, the nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

The degree and certificate programs offered by Jamestown Community College include:

Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)

* Program completion will require students to attend some classes on the Jamestown Campus.
** Program is available online.

DegreeWorks

DegreeWorks is a web-based advisement tool that students should use to determine program requirements and monitor their academic progress. The DegreeWorks audit system provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree, so students easily understand what coursework is still needed. Students can access DegreeWorks through MyJCC on the college’s website.