All Majors & Programs
Arts & Sciences Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Applied Graphic Communication | Associate of Applied Business | Begin your career: Graphic Designer, Production Artist. Transition To: College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning; after first year, you may apply to the bachelor's program in Graphic Communication Design. ** |
| Biological Sciences | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. |
| Chemistry - AA | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. |
| Chemistry-ACS | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. |
| Communication | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication. |
| Communication: Public Relations | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication or Public Relations. |
| Engineering (Pre) | Non-Degree Track | Transition to: College of Engineering & Applied Science to complete a bachelor's degree. |
| English Literature | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in English. |
| Environmental Studies | Associate of Arts |
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| History | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in History. |
| Law (Pre) | Non-Degree | Pre-professional track. Choose Liberal Arts. |
| Liberal Arts | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in a variety of non-science majors, such as English, Environmental Studies, French, German Studies, History, Liberal Arts, Math, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish or Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. |
| Media Criticism & Journalism | Undergraduate Certificate | Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation. |
| Mortuary Science (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transfer to: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) to complete a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science. |
| Nutrition & Dietetics (Pre) | Associate of Applied Science | Transition to the Nutrition and Dietetics bachelor's degree program at the University of Cincinnati's College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) |
Business, Leadership & Administration Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Accountancy | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor's degree. |
| BTAS (Technical and Applied Studies) | Bachelor of Technical & Applied Studies | Advance your career through communication, community and leadership skills. |
| Business Administration (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: Carl H. Lindner College of Business to complete a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. |
| Business Management Technology | Associate of Applied Business | Begin your career in one of the following based on your study track: General Business/Management, Accounting, Financial Services, Marketing. |
| Organizational Leadership (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership. |
| Sport Administration (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Sport Administration. ** |
| Technical Studies - Business | Associate of Science | This general degree is a good fit for those with a professional certification or credential in job positions where the employer is neutral as to the degree earned. |
Education Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Early Care and Education | Associate of Science | Transfer into the online bachelor’s degree program at UC’s College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH). |
| Early Childhood Education (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Mathematics | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Natural Sciences | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Social Studies | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Mathematics/Natural Sciences | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Social Studies/Mathematics | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Social Studies/Natural Science | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Mathematics | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Chemistry | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Life Sciences | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Social Studies - History | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education** A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AX - Language Arts | Non-Degree | This one-year program (non-degree) provides the first year of the baccalaureate program at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students completing the first year must apply to and be accepted into the program at CECH. |
| Secondary Education (Pre) - AX - Math | Non-Degree | This one-year program (non-degree) provides the first year of the baccalaureate program at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students completing the first year must apply to and be accepted into the program at CECH. |
| Special Education (Pre) | Non-Degree | This one-year program (non-degree) provides the first year of the baccalaureate program at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students completing the first year must apply to and be accepted into the program at CECH. |
Exploratory Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Exploratory | Non-Degree | For students who have not selected a program, Exploratory Studies provides core classes for the first year of study before transitioning into a selected program. |
Health Care Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Advanced Medical Imaging (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Advanced Imaging Technology.** |
| Bachelor of Technical & Applied Studies - Healthcare Leadership (Online) | Bachelor of Technical & Applied Studies |
Advance your career through a 2+2 program at UC Online |
| Dental Hygiene Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Begin your career: Dental Hygienist |
| Dentistry (Pre) | Non-Degree | Pre-professional track: Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Health Sciences (Pre). |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | One-Year Certificate | Begin your career: Dental Hygienist |
| Exercise Science | Associate of Applied Science | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree** |
| Health Care Support Technician | Associate of Science | Begin your career: Variety of technician-related health care fields |
| Health Professions (Pre) | Non-Degree | Students wishing to apply to the Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs apply via the Health Professions (Pre) track. |
| Health Sciences (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. |
| Medical Assisting Certificate Program | Technical Certificate | Begin your career: Medical Assistant |
| Medical Laboratory Science (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. |
| Medicine (Pre) | Non-Degree | Pre-professional track. Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (Pre). |
| Nursing Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Begin your career as a Registered Nurse or transition to College of Nursing to complete a bachelor's degree in RN-BSN Mobility Program. |
| Pharmacy (Pre) | Non-Degree | Transition to: College of Pharmacy - apply to the PharmD program ** |
| Public Health | Associate of Applied Science | Transition to the Public Health baccalaureate program in UC's College of Medicine (CoM) |
| Public Health (Online) | Associate of Applied Science |
Transition to the Public Health baccalaureate program in UC's College of Medicine (CoM) |
| Radiologic Imaging Technology | Bachelor's of Science | Begin your career: Radiologic Technologist. |
| Radiologic Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Begin your career: Radiologic Technologist. |
| Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (Pre) | Associate of Science | Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS)** |
| Technical Studies - Health Care | Associate of Science | This general degree is a good fit for those with a professional certification or credential in job positions where the employer is neutral as to the degree earned. |
| Veterinary Medicine (Pre) | Non-Degree | Pre-professional track: Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (Pre). |
| Veterinary Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Begin your career: Veterinary Technologist |
Social Science Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Criminal Justice (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. |
| Deaf Studies | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor's degree. |
| Neuroscience (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience - BS: Neurobiology, Neuroscience - BS: Brain, Mind, Behavior or Neuroscience - BS: Neuropsychology |
| Psychology (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology. |
| Social Work (Pre) | Associate of Arts | Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Social Work** |
Technology Programs
| Program | Degree | After Completion |
| Animation | Undergraduate Certificate | Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation. |
| Applied Media Communications | Associate of Applied Science | Transition to: College Conservatory of Music (CCM)**. |
| Applied Media Communications - Certificate | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Begin your career: Publishing, TV, Advertising, Photography, Motion Pictures. |
| Artificial Intelligence | Associate of Applied Science | Begin your career in the technology field |
| Information Technology - AAB | Associate of Applied Business | Begin your career: Computer Networking, Database Management. or Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)** |
| Interactive Web Multimedia | Undergraduate Certificate | Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation. |
| Technical Studies - Information Technology | Associate of Science | This general degree is a good fit for those with a professional certification or credential in job positions where the employer is neutral as to the degree earned. |
Micro-Credentials
**The following colleges or programs within them have selective admissions or specific GPA requirements: College of Allied Health Sciences; College Conservatory of Music; College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services; College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning; College of Pharmacy; and Lindner College of Business. Transition eligibility is not guaranteed.
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