Departments

Departments provide students with an opportunity to take classes in a specific area. These classes may match program requirements for your chosen AA degree. Upon transferring to a four-year college or university, these classes may match program requirements of the academic major.

If you would like to take classes in a particular department below, work with your advisor to find the best classes to meet your transfer goals. Some courses in a program may need to be changed depending on the transfer institution.

Learn more about each program pathway (course sequence and career outcomes) by visiting the program map link or the department webpage. For a table of related degrees and certifications or extracurricular activities, click the program icon associated with a department.

To see a listing of all program maps and areas of study:

See a listing of all program maps See the areas of study

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Departments associated with Creative and Communication Arts Programs

Clark College offers various programs to explore your creativity and express your artistic voice and vision.

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Departments associated with Science, Technology, and Engineering

Tap into online research sources, connect with a librarian, discover lending materials, and check library hours at Cannell Library and the Information Commons at Columbia Tech Center (CTC).

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Departments associated with Public Service, Society, and Education

At Clark College, you can explore human behavior, culture, and social issues while preparing yourself for a career in education or public service.

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Departments associated with Health Care and Biosciences

Pursue your passion for helping others through Clark College’s Health Care and Biosciences programs.

Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree program. The degree, in most cases, meets the first two (2) years of general education requirements at the senior institution. There are exceptions; please check with the transfer institution for additional information. Most students transferring with the AA degree will be granted junior standing upon entry to the senior institution. This degree requires a minimum of ninety (90) credits and a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00.