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ACADEMICS

Academic Programs, Degrees and Certificates

With over 80 different degrees and certificate options, Angelina College has a variety of academic programs for you to consider. Continue your educational journey and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue your desired career.

Need help deciding which academic programs may be best for you? Contact a Success Coach to help guide you.

Browse this page to learn more about what you can study at AC.

Core Curriculum

Visit the Core Curriculum page to see the core courses you need to transfer.

What is an Associate Degree?

An Associate Degree is an award that usually requires at least 60 credit hours of college work in a grouping of courses designed to lead to transfer to an upper-level baccalaureate program.

Why choose an Associate Degree?
There are many possible reasons to choose an associate degree. You may want to enter the workplace more quickly and cost-effectively, you may want to study a full bachelor’s degree but not have strong enough grades, or you simply want to pay lower tuition fees for a few years before transferring.

Please note that an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is a career degree that prepares you to enter skilled occupations, such as nursing, accounting, machining, computer networking, welding, etc. It’s not intended to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program, but some classes might be accepted if you later decide to transfer.

Tips: Consider the career you want to get into and apply for the degree that will best equip you for that position. Check current job listings in the location you want to work in and research the qualifications and skills most in demand among your target employers. (reference: topuniversities.com)

Associate Degree Types:
• (AA) Associate of Arts
• (AS) Associate of Science
• (AAT) Associate of Arts in Teaching
• (AAS) Associate of Applied Science

What is a Certificate?

Most certificate programs focus on training for a specific industry or career position. Certificates take less time than an associate degree to complete. They allow you to enter the workforce right after you finish a program. Certificates focus on occupational training and have limited scope. They do not focus on the broader educational goals of traditional degrees (bachelor’s degrees) or a graduate degree (master’s degree or doctoral degrees) (reference bestdegreeprograms.org).

• Level 1 Certificate: A workforce education program of study that consists of at least 15 and no more than 42 credit hours.
• Level 2 Certificate: A workforce education program of study that consists of at least 30 and no more than 51 credit hours.
• Level 3 Enhanced Skills Certificate: A workforce education program of study that consists of at least 6 and no more than 12 credit hours and is associated with an AAS degree program.

What should I study?

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What is Workforce & Continuing Ed?

The Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE) division offers certificate programs that provide training to jumpstart your career and prepare you to get a job in a short amount of time. WCE offers certificates for health professionals, peace officers, firefighters, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, manufacturers, aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and more.

Transfer from Angelina College

Visit our Transfer page for information to help you navigate how to transfer to a four year college after AC.

Academic Schools at AC

At Angelina College, academic programs are categorized into distinct schools of instruction, each specializing in specific areas of study including:

School of Arts and Education
School of Business and Technology
School of Science and Mathematics
School of Health Careers

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Lufkin, TX 75901

Main: (936) 639-1301
Office of Academic Success: (936) 633-5212
oas@angelina.edu

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT ANGELINA COLLEGE

Browse below to see the degrees and/or certificates offered at AC in each area of study.

For more information, refer to our College Catalog

ALL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

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Program NameDegree/Certificates OfferedSchool of InstructionType of ProgramWebsite
ART• AA Associate of Arts in Visual Arts
• AAS Associate of Applied Science in Design and Applied Arts – Graphic Arts
• Level 1 Certificate in Design and Applied Arts – Graphic Arts
• Level 3 Enhanced Skills Certificate in Design and Applied Arts – Graphic Arts		Arts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
GENERAL STUDIES• Associate of Arts in General StudiesArts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION• Associate of Arts in Health and Physical EducationArts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
MUSIC• Associate of Arts in MusicArts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
SOCIAL WORK• Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Social WorkArts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
TEACHING• Associate of Arts in Teaching Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification*Arts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
THEATER• Associate of Arts in TheaterArts and EducationTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY• Level 1 Certificate in Automotive TechnologyBusiness and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT• Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Business Administration and ManagementBusiness and TechnologyTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
BUSINESS AND SUPERVISION• Associate of Applied Science in Business and Supervision
• Level 1 Certificate in Business and Supervision		Business and TechnologyTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT• Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development
• Level 1 Administrative Certificate in Child and Family Development
• Level 1 Certificate in Child and Family Development
• Level 1 Certificate in Child Development (CDA)		Business and TechnologyBothVisit Webpage
CRIMINAL JUSTICE• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice with Field of Study
• Level 1 Certificate in Criminal Justice Core		Business and TechnologyTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY• Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology
• Level 1 Certificate in Diesel Technology – Basic
• Level 1 Certificate in Diesel Technology		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY• Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology
• Level 1 Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY• Associate in Applied Science in Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician Specialty
• Level 1 Certificate in Electromechanical Technology – Electrician Specialty
• Level 1 Certificate in Electromechanical Technology Maintenance Technician Specialty		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY• Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology
• Level 1 Certificate in Electronics Technology – Electronics Assembler
• Level 1 Certificate in Electronics Technology – Computer Maintenance		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION• Level 1 Certificate in HVAC and Refrigeration – Commercial
• Level 1 Certificate in HVAC – Residential		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (BEGINNING SPRING 2025)• Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement TechnologyBusiness and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY• Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology
• Level 1 Certificate in Machine Tool Technology – Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
• Level 1 Certificate in Machine Tool Technology – Machine Tool Operator		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Network Administration• Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration
• Level 1 Certificate - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Level 1 Certificate - Networking, Cybersecurity Specialization		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Software Development• Associate of Applied Science in Software DevelopmentBusiness and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION• Level 1 Certificate in Office Administration
• Level 1 Certificate in Office Administration – Computer User Support Specialist		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
PARALEGAL (LEGAL ASSISTANT)• Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal (Legal Assistant)Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
REAL ESTATE• Level 1 Advanced Certificate in Real EstateBusiness and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
WELDING TECHNOLOGY• Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology
• Level 1 Certificate in Welding Technology – Basic
• Level 1 Certificate in Welding Technology – Intermediate
• Level 2 Certificate in Advanced Welding Technology		Business and TechnologyIndustry-Based Business and Technology Visit Webpage
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY• Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical SonographyHealth CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM• Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Medical Services Certificate – Basic Program
• Paramedic Certificate		Health CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
NURSING• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing with MEEP option
• Level 2 Certificate in Vocational Nursing		Health CareersBothVisit Webpage
VOCATIONAL NURSING• Level 2 Certificate in Vocational Nursing
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (PHRA)• Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology
• Level 2 Certificate of Completion in Pharmacy Technology Program		Health CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY• Radiography
• Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology		Health CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM• Respiratory Care Practicioner (RCP)
• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care		Health CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM• Associate of Applied Science in Surgical TechnologyHealth CareersIndustry-Based Health CareersVisit Webpage
ENGINEERING• Associate of Science in EngineeringScience and MathematicsTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
HEALTH SCIENCE• Associate of Science in Health ScienceScience and MathematicsTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES• Associate of Science in Multidisciplinary StudiesScience and MathematicsTransfer IntendedVisit Webpage

WORKFORCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY CENTER

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (GED®)
WORKREADY & ABILITY TO BENEFIT INCLUDING:
SELECT ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
SELECT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PROGRAMS
SELECT PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS

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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

EKG TECHNICIAN
*MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MEDICATION AIDE
*NURSE AIDE
*PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
PHLEBOTOMY

*programs also offered as part of the AC Work Ready program

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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

FORKLIFT OPERATOR
*HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
*TRUCK DRIVING ACADEMY (Class A CDL, Class B CDL, & Endorsements)

*programs also offered as part of the AC Work Ready program

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NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CENTER

Nonprofit professionals and leaders may earn a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership at AC. Class topics include:

BOARD GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS
BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY
DONOR DEVELOPMENT – THE FUNDRAISING CYCLE
HIGH-IMPACT LEADERSHIP
LIVING ON THE EDGE – POVERTY SIMULATION (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LUFKIN JUNIOR LEAGUE)
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR ADULTS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BURKE)
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC SPEAKING
TRENDS AND INNOVATION IN PHILANTHROPY
UNDERSTANDING GRIEF

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PUBLIC SAFETY

*FIRE ACADEMY
*LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
BASIC PEACE OFFICER COURSE
RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY (SAFETY RELATED TRAINING, CPR, OSHA, ETC)

*programs also offered as part of the AC Work Ready program

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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Small Business Development Center delivers expert business advice and training to help existing and future business owners in the area start, grow and succeed.

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CUSTOMIZED WORKFORCE TRAINING

PARTNERSHIPS FOR CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS

CULTURAL AND PERSONAL INTEREST

VARIETY OF NON-CREDIT COURSES FOR THE COMMUNITY

CAMP ROADRUNNER

SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN

WORKFORCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION INDUSTRY-BASED

CPR
EKG Technician
Fire Academy
Forklift Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Law Enforcement Academy
Medical Assistant
Medication Aide
Nurse Aide
Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Truck Driving Academy

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House Bill 1508

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Angelina College is the place for you. Whether you are looking to gain an associate degree, certificate, or continue your education, our faculty and staff will guide you on your road to success. Take the first step, invest in yourself, invest in your future, be a Roadrunner.

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