Credential directory
Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Accounting
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ce-fef6df61-5523-49bb-b675-7346b33de32fThis program prepares Business students for transfer to a four-year institution as Accounting majors. Students gain the skills needed for a professional job in accounting or related field such as analyst or staff accountant.
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Art History
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ce-2a82fec1-9209-4816-8da0-3dae031ad4dcCompletion of the Art History A.A. degree provides students with a broad overview of the discipline of Art History from a global perspective. The program emphasizes visual literacy and research skills necessary for critical inquiry and analysis of art works, as well as knowledge of the technical pro …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Business Administration
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ce-91b9a8e1-003d-49c4-8ef4-2696e20bf9b9The A.A. degree in Business Administration is a general business degree for those who want to pursue any of the numerous career possibilities in the field of business such as customer service/support representative, warehouse/distribution supervisor, payroll clerk/administrator, accounts receivable …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Business Programming
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ce-62012754-668e-4056-b290-efc34af82dd3The Business Programming A.A. degree program creates programming- savvy entrepreneurs who can make decisions about finances and technology, and who understand how to run an enterprise from both the technology and business perspectives. This program teaches skills combined from business and programmi …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Ceramics
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ce-3df30da1-d09e-48b5-9c1b-b5650114f8adThis degree provides foundation-level art and fundamental ceramics instruction. In the ceramics courses, students gain the experience necessary for entry-level positions and skills needed for ceramics study.
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Child Development
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ce-2b3b6f38-0065-4d94-a0b2-2a6a21351084The A.A. degree vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with diverse children in early childhood settings. The program prepares students for entry-level careers or entrance into a bachelor's degree program in Child Development studies. The degree pro …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Communication Studies
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ce-f1f51fd4-f972-431d-87a9-007bb9986b65De Anza's A.A. degree in Communication Studies provides a foundational understanding of the discipline and a breadth of coursework that can transfer toward a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Students develop knowledge and skills in expressing ideas verbally and non-verbally; learn to inte …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Corrections/Probation
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ce-d36dc596-4e9e-4253-ab26-160a3e3a16a9The A.A. degree in Corrections/Probation provides the foundational education required for an individual's career entry into the criminal justice field, specifically correctional operations and probation/parole case investigations. The courses range from concepts of criminal law, evidence, investigat …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Cybersecurity
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ce-f183e637-15a3-4956-95dc-837ad8c58b47The A.A. degree program offers students the opportunity to study information security principles and theories that focus on asset protection. In this program, students learn network security basics, security policies and procedures, network monitoring and risk analysis and assessment based on networ …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Database Development Practitioner
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ce-8cd39958-3f1c-4169-9a07-71f3a08333d6The A.A. degree prepares students for an entry-level position in the database field to work as a data analyst, business analyst, database project coordinator or database engineer.
Associate's Degree
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in English
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ce-3a009ffb-db2b-491a-a69d-f226ce46f05cThe English major at De Anza College offers students the opportunity to study language, literature, creative writing and composition and to deepen critical thinking, communication skills and aesthetic awareness. The English major also prepares students for further study leading to employment and int …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention
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ce-8d7c131e-f296-4234-a0b2-8bc506ddf891In this career-oriented program, students are trained in the interrelated fields of environmental resource management (sustainable multiple-use management of our fundamental environmental resources - air, water, land, food and extracted materials) and pollution prevention. The training received is m …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Film/TV: Animation
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ce-83aa6c13-58cb-48e8-a8d6-d9f863a60367The Film/TV: Animation A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the film, TV, game or Internet animation industries. Students are exposed to professional pre-production and production animation methods including storyboard design, character design, 2D hand-dr …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Film/TV: Production
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ce-e6a05e76-8c63-4afb-bb52-71cdae493498The Film/TV: Production A.A. degree provides a more highly developed introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Film/TV: Screenwriting
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ce-05c4f3fe-fc16-41dd-9a9b-f2bd8bdc564aThe Film/TV: Screenwriting A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in screenwriting for film or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Film/Television. Students are exposed to the craft and business of screenwriting. In order to fulfill the major requirements, student …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Global Studies
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ce-74065921-8dd0-493b-bc67-ee55be09167bThe Global Studies A.A. degree is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to be well-versed in world history, global issues and perspectives, geography and cultural competence as well as proficient in a foreign language. Elective options direct students to a course of study focused on wo …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Graphic Design
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ce-e9429641-f3eb-4e44-a671-ce074ee6e0dcThe Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Intercultural Studies
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ce-ff553eda-8b09-46c0-848d-d218382f4a59The A.A. degree is an interdisciplinary program that provide both focused study of one or more ethnic groups and coursework that examines the social constructs and dynamics that govern our interactions with others. Students pursuing the A.A. degree in Intercultural Studies gain the knowledge and ski …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Journalism
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ce-4fd41cc1-1a4b-4729-a24a-a65ad7c08860The Journalism A.A. degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university in journalism, mass communications, public relations, advertising or related disciplines and offers students sufficient training to obtain an internship at a media outlet in print or electronic journalism or within th …more
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Law Enforcement
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ce-09574186-4334-4139-84ff-fd8dc00e7f5eThe A.A. degree in Law Enforcement provides the foundational education required for an individual's career pathway into the criminal justice field with an emphasis on the administration of justice. The courses range from the concepts of criminal law, evidence, investigation and reporting to communit …more