NWACC offers classes and degrees that meet the needs of the job market and can easily be transferred to a University to continue their studies!

Degree Definitions:

AS: Associate of Science—A two-year* transfer degree focused on general ed and pre-major courses, perfect for transferring!
AA: Associate of Arts—A two-year* degree with general ed and pre-major courses.
AGS: Associate of General Studies—A two-year* degree with general ed and pre-major courses.
AAS: Associate of Applied Science—A two-year* degree for landing a job or continuing their studies.
CERT: Academic Certificate—A quick program (2 semesters to 1 year*) for employment or further education.

* Time frames are based on full-time enrollment and can vary.

Here are some of the things your Student can study at NWACC:

	From designing cutting-edge tech to launching their own business, NWACC’s Business and Computer Information Systems Division equips them with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Programs include: Walton College of Business Transfer (UofA) General Business Transfer (Non-UofA) Associate of Applied Science Business Degrees Accounting Technology 📊 Banking & Finance 💰 Computer Aided Design (Architecture, Civil, Mechanical) 📝 Computer Info. Systems (Programming, Networking, Info. Management) 💻 Data Science 📈 Entrepreneurship 🚀 Logistics Management 🚛 Retail Management 🛒
	Dive into a world of creativity and expression! NWACC’s Communication and Arts Division offers everything from art and design to theater, journalism, and languages. Learn from award-winning musicians, published writers, and industry pros who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Choose from a wide range of areas, including: Art & Graphic Design 🎨 Communication & Creative Writing ✍️ English & Foreign Languages 🌍 Media, Journalism & Film 🎥 Music & Theatre 🎭 Humanities 📚
	At NWACC’s culinary school, Brightwater, your Student will do more than just master the art of cooking—they'll learn how to make a real difference in the food system. 🌱 Along with cooking skills, they'll dive into culinary nutrition, sustainable sourcing, food waste recovery, whole-animal butchery, and food entrepreneurship. Brightwater is the first culinary school to embrace a food-systems approach, blending hands-on cooking with lessons in local farming, sustainability, and community development. Explore programs in: Artisanal Foods 🍞 Baking & Pastry 🥐 Culinary Arts 🍳
	🚑 NWACC’s Health Professions Division offers programs that prepare your Student to save lives, manage health data, or help patients recover their strength. Whether they're drawn to nursing, first response, or health technology, we have options for them! Programs include: Certified Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant Dental Assistant Emergency Medical Services 🚨 Fire Science Health Information Management 💻 Nursing 🩺 Medical Lab Technician Paramedic Phlebotomy Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Therapist Radiologic Imaging to UAMS Diagnostic Medical Sonography to UAMS
	NWACC’s Science and Math Division offers courses that can launch your Student into fields like research, engineering, and healthcare. Whether they're passionate about solving equations or exploring the environment, we’ve got a path for them! Programs include: Agriculture, Food & Life Sciences 🌱 Engineering ⚙️ Environmental Science 🌍 General Sciences 🔬 (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) Mathematics ➗ Pre-Dentistry 🦷 Pre-Med 🩺 Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy, Kinesiology & Exercise Science Pre-Vet, Animal Science & Zoology 🐾
	Whether they're interested in child advocacy, education, or criminal justice, they'll gain the skills to make a real difference. Programs include: Associate of General Studies (including Surgical Tech) Child Advocacy Studies Criminology/Criminal Justice 🚔 Early Childhood & Elementary/Middle-Level Education History 📜 Paralegal Studies ⚖️ Political Science Psychology 🧠 Secondary Education (Social Studies, FACS, Business, PE) Social Work 🌱 Teaching
	With hands-on training and real-world learning, we help your Student adapt to the fast-paced job market and meet the rising demand for skilled workers in NWA. Our mission? To empower as many people as possible to unlock their potential and elevate their communities! Programs include: CDL Truck Driving 🚛 Certified Retail Analyst Fiber Optics
	NWACC’s Trails & Trades Division prepares your Student for dynamic industries like trails, bicycle repair, construction, and skilled trades! Learn from industry experts who provide hands-on training and the in-demand skills they'll need for a successful career. Programs include: Bicycle Assembly & Repair 🚲 Trails Construction and Management Construction Technology 🏗️ Electrical Apprenticeship ⚡ Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 🌬️ Plumbing Apprenticeship 🚰