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- Student's Responsibility in the Veterans Education Benefits Process
- Hazlewood Act Tuition Exemption
- Evaluation of Military Experience for Credit
- Certification of Education Benefits Each Semester
- Standards of Progress for Veterans
- DMC Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
- Veteran Semester Hour Classification
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Planning Your Academic Future
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Selecting a Program
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  - 1. High School Programs
  - 2. International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
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Degree and Certificate Programs
- Division of Arts and Sciences
  - Department of Art and Drama
  - Department of Communications, Languages, and Reading
  - Department of English and Philosophy
  - Department of Kinesiology
  - Department of Mathematics
  - Department of Music
  - Department of Natural Sciences
  - Department of Social Sciences
- Division of Business, Health Sciences and Professional Education
  - Department Programs in the Health Sciences
  - Department of Allied Health
  - Department of Business Administration
  - Department of Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology
  - Department of Dental and Imaging Technology
  - Department of Human Sciences and Education
  - Department of Nurse Education
- Division of Technology, Industrial and Public Safety
  - Department of Industrial Education
  - Department of Public Safety Education
  - Department of Technology Education
- Accounting
  - Accounting Clerk (Bookkeeper), Occupational Skills Award
  - Accounting Technician, Certificate
  - Accounting Specialist, Associate in Applied Science
- Advanced Technology and Robotics/Mechatronics
  - Advanced Technology and Robotics/Mechatronics, Associate in Applied Science
- Advertising
  - Advertising/Public Relations, Associate in Arts
- Air Conditioning Applied Technology
  - Air Conditioning Applied Technology - Level I, Certificate
  - Air Conditioning Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Air Conditioning Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- American Sign Language and Interpreting
  - Deaf Studies - Level II, Certificate
  - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies, Associate in Arts
  - Interpreter Preparation, Associate in Applied Science
- Architecture
  - Architecture, Associate in Science
- Architectural Technology
  - Visualization Technology, Certificate
  - Digital Design and Fabrication, Certificate
  - Architectural Design - Level II, Certificate
  - Architectural Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Art
  - Studio Art, Associate in Arts
- Auto Body Applied Technology
  - Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair - Level I, Certificate
  - Auto Body Structural Collision/Refinishing Repair Specialist - Level II, Certificate
  - Auto Body Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Automation
- Automotive Applied Technology
  - Suspension, Driveline, Brake Specialist, Certificate
  - Automotive Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Automotive Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Aviation Maintenance
  - Airframe Applied Technology
  - Power Plant Applied Technology
    - Aviation Maintenance: Power Plant Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
    - Aviation Maintenance: Power Plant Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Avionics Electronics Technology
- Banking
- Biology
  - Biology, Associate in Science
  - Biology - Field of Study, Associate in Science
- Biotechnology
  - Biotechnology - Level II, Certificate
  - Biotechnology, Associate in Applied Science
- Building Maintenance Applied Technology
  - Building Maintenance Applied Technology - Level I, Certificate
  - Building Maintenance Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Building Maintenance Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Business Administration
  - Business Administration, Associate in Arts
- Carpentry
  - Basic Carpentry, Occupational Skills Award
  - Carpenter I - Level I, Certificate
  - Carpenter II - Level II, Certificate
  - Carpentry, Associate in Applied Science
- Chemical Laboratory Technology
- Chemistry
  - Chemistry, Associate in Science
  - Chemistry with Emphasis in Chemical Engineering, Associate in Science
  - Chemistry with Emphasis in Natural Gas Engineering, Associate in Science
- Child Development/Early Childhood
  - Child Development/Early Childhood - Level II, Certificate
  - Child Development/Early Childhood, Associate in Applied Science
  - Child Development/Early Childhood Administrator - Level II, Certificate
  - Child Development/Early Childhood Education Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
- Chiropractic
- Cisco Certification
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control)
- Computed Tomography
- Computer Information Systems
  - Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science
  - Computer Programming, Associate in Science
  - Computer Programming - Level II, Certificate
  - Computer Information Systems: Computer Programming Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science
- Construction Management
  - Construction Management, Associate in Applied Science
- Continuing Education and Workforce Programs
- Cooking
- Cosmetology
  - Cosmetology, Certificate
- Court Reporting
  - Information Reporting/Scoping, Certificate
  - Court Reporting - Level II, Certificate
  - Court Reporting, Associate in Applied Science
  - Judicial Realtime/CART/Captioning, Enhanced Skills Certificate
- Criminal Justice
  - Criminal Justice, Associate in Arts
  - Criminal Justice, Field of Study Certificate
- Culinary Arts
  - Cook/Baker - Level II, Certificate
  - Culinary Arts (Chef Training), Associate in Applied Science
  - Baking/Pastry Specialization, Associate in Applied Science
- Customized Training (Corporate) Services
- Dance
- Deaf Studies
- Dental Assisting
  - Dental Assisting - Level II, Certificate
  - Dental Assisting, Associate in Applied Science
- Dental Hygiene
  - Dental Hygiene, Associate in Applied Science
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate in Applied Science
- Diesel Applied Technology
  - Diesel Engine Specialist, Certificate
  - Diesel Systems Specialist, Certificate
  - Diesel Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Heavy Equipment Specialist, Certificate
  - Diesel Applied Technology, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, Associate in Applied Science
- Digital Media
  - Digital Media, Associate in Arts
- Digital Media/Web Developer
  - Web Design Essentials, Certificate
  - Computer Information Systems: Web Development Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science
- Drama
  - Drama, Associate in Arts
- Echocardiography
  - Echocardiography, Associate in Applied Science
- Electric Power Transmission
- Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology
  - Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Emergency Medical Services
  - Paramedic - Level II, Certificate
  - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, Associate in Applied Science
- Engineering
  - Electrical Engineering, Associate in Science
  - Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Engineering Emphasis, Associate in Science
  - Mechanical Engineering, Associate in Science
- English
  - English with Emphasis in Literature, Associate in Arts
  - English with Emphasis in Philosophy, Associate in Arts
- Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology
  - Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology, Enhanced Skills Certificate
  - Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology: Environmental Technician, Associate in Applied Science
  - Environmental/Petrochemical Lab Technology: Environmental Technician - Level II, Certificate
  - Environmental Technician, Enhanced Skills Certificate
- Fire Science
  - Basic Firefighter - Level II, Certificate
  - Fire Science - Basic Firefighting Option, Associate in Applied Science
- Foreign Language
  - Foreign Language, Associate in Arts
- GED Instruction
- Generalist
- General Management
- Geographical Information Systems
  - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Drafting, Occupational Skills Award
  - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Occupational Skills Award
  - GIS - Level I, Occupational Skills Award
  - GIS - Level II, Occupational Skills Award
  - Geographical Information Systems Analyst - Level II, Certificate
  - Computer Information Systems: Geographic Information Systems Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science
  - Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Associate in Science
- Geology
  - Geology, Associate in Science
- Health Care Continuing Education Programs
- Health Information Technology
  - Health Information Technology, Occupational Skills Award
  - Health Information Technology Coding Specialist - Level II, Certificate
  - Health Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- History
  - History, Associate in Arts
- Hospitality Management
  - Hospitality Management - Level II, Certificate
  - Hospitality Management, Associate in Applied Science
- Human Services
  - Human Services - Level II, Certificate
  - Generalist Studies in Human Services, Associate in Applied Science
  - Addiction Studies in Human Services, Associate in Applied Science
  - Long Term Care Nursing Home Administration, Advanced Technical Certificate
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Machining Applied Technology
  - CNC Machining - Level I, Certificate
  - Job Shop Machining - Level I, Certificate
  - Industrial Machining Applied Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Industrial Machining Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Millwright
    - Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic (Millwright) - Level II, Certificate
    - Industrial Machining Applied Technology Specialization: Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic (Millwright), Associate in Applied Science
- Information Technology
  - Information Technology Essentials: Computer Programming, Certificate
  - Information Technology Essentials: Digital Media/Web Developer, Certificate
  - Information Technology Essentials: Geographic Information Systems, Certificate
  - Information Technology Essentials: Network Support, Certificate
- Instrumentation
- Interactive Game Technology and Simulation
  - Interactive Game Technology and Simulation - Level II, Certificate
- Internet Developer
- Interpreter Preparation
- Journalism
  - Journalism, Associate in Arts
- Kinesiology
  - Kinesiology, Associate in Arts
  - Personal Training, Certificate
- Law Enforcement
  - Basic Peace Officer, Certificate
  - Intermediate Peace Officer, Certificate
  - Criminal Justice Technology: Police Science Option, Associate in Applied Science
- Legal Professions
- Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary Studies)
  - Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary Studies) or Undeclared, Associate in Arts Degree
- Machining
- Management Development
  - Management Development: Supervision, Occupational Skills Award
  - Supply Chain Management, Occupational Skills Award
  - Management Development Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Certificate
  - Management Development Human Resources, Certificate
  - Management Development Leadership Development, Certificate
  - Management Development Small Business Management, Certificate
  - Management Development: General Management Specialization, Associate in Applied Science
  - Management Development: Production and Logistics Management Specialization, Associate in Applied Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics
  - Mathematics, Associate in Science
- Mechatronics
- Medical
- Medical Assisting
  - Medical Assisting - Level II, Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Technology
  - Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Medical Technology
- Mexican American Studies
  - Mexican American Studies, Associate in Arts
- Millwright
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Music
  - Music - Instrumental, Associate in Arts
  - Music - Vocal, Associate in Arts
  - Music Theory and Composition, Associate in Arts
  - Sound Recording Technology
    - Sound Recording Technology - Level II, Certificate
    - Sound Recording Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Networking Administration and Information Security
  - Networking Technology-Cisco, Certificate
  - Computer Information Systems: Networking Technology Specialization - Network Administration and Information Security Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science
- Noncredit Programs
- Nondestructive Testing Technology
  - Nondestructive Testing Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Nondestructive Testing Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Nursing
  - Vocational Nurse Education - Level II, Certificate
  - Registered Nurse Education - LVN to RN Transition, Associate in Applied Science
  - Registered Nurse Education, Associate in Applied Science
  - Nurse Education, Associate in Arts
  - Nursing, Field of Study, Certificate
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Safety and Health
  - Occupational Safety and Health, Associate in Applied Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
  - Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
- Paralegal Studies
  - Paralegal Studies, Associate in Applied Science
  - Paralegal Studies, Advanced Technical Certificate
- Paramedic
- Peace Officer Training
- Personal Training
- Pharmacy Technician
  - Pharmacy Technician - Level II, Certificate
  - Pharmacy Technician, Associate in Applied Science
- Physical Therapist Assistant
  - Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
- Physics
  - Physics, Associate in Science
- Police Science
- Political Science
  - Political Science, Associate in Arts
- Power Distribution
- Pre-Medical Technology
  - Pre-Medical Technology, Associate in Arts
- Pre-Professional Health
- Process Technology
  - Process Technology, Certificate
  - Process Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Instrumentation
- Professional Electronics
- Psychology
  - Psychology, Associate in Arts
- Public Relations
- Radio/Television
  - Radio and Television, Associate in Arts
- Radiologic Technology
  - Radiologic Technology, Associate in Applied Science
  - Radiologic Technology, Enhanced Skills Certificate
  - Radiologic Technology (Computed Tomography), Enhanced Skills Certificate
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
  - Respiratory Therapy, Associate in Applied Science
- Restaurant Management
- Robotics
- Safety
- Small Business Management
- Social Studies
- Social Work
  - Social Work, Associate in Arts
- Sociology
  - Sociology, Associate in Arts
- Sonography
- Sound Recording Technology
- Special Education
- Speech
  - Speech, Associate in Arts
- Studio Art
- Surgical Technology
  - Surgical Technology - Level II, Certificate
  - Surgical Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Teaching
  - EC–6, Associate of Arts in Teaching
  - Grades 4–8; EC–12 Special Education, Associate of Arts in Teaching
  - Grades 8–12; EC–12 Other Than Special Education, Associate of Arts in Teaching
- Technical Drafting
  - Computer-Aided Drafting, Certificate
  - Pipe Drafting and Design Technology, Certificate
  - Technical Drafting and Design Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Training for Employees
- Transportation Training Services (Truck Driving)
- Undeclared
- Veterinary Medicine
- Web Developer
- Welding Applied Technology
  - Wire Welding, Certificate
  - Industry Welding, Certificate
  - Intermediate Welding, Certificate
  - Advanced Welding - Level II, Certificate
  - Welding Applied Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives
Workforce Programs and Strategic Initiatives
- Strategic Planning and Institutional Research
- Workforce Programs
- Continuing Education and Off-Campus Programs
- High School Equivalency Program (GED, HiSET & TASC)
- Transportation Training Services
- Business Affairs
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