Clark College’s BAS degrees are designed to stack on top of an existing associate degree, allowing students to build on their existing education and quickly gain valuable skills that will advance their careers. With the exception of the BAS in Dental Hygiene, students enter BAS programs as juniors and are able to earn their bachelor's degree in two years or less. 

Clark College students can pursue this two-year degree across six areas of study and have the option of focusing studies on specific concentrations or emphasis areas. Most Associates in Arts degrees are AA / Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degrees. 

The standard Associate in Arts degree is also known as a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Associate degree. The AA-DTA is a statewide agreement between the Washington State community and technical colleges and Washington State public universities, as well as some private colleges and universities. The agreement outlines transferability of coursework and standing; in most cases students who have completed an AA-DTA will also have satisfied general education requirements at the baccalaureate institution and will have junior standing. Students should review their baccalaureate institution to see if they are part of the DTA in Washington State.

Clark College offers two Associates in Fine Arts degrees: AFA in Graphic Design and AFA in Studio Arts. 

The transfer preparation degrees are designed for students planning to transfer to a college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree program in science and/or engineering. The degree programs focus on coursework specific to the intended major area of study. While coursework in general education, humanities, and Social Sciences is included, additional coursework in these areas will be required.

Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit requirement. All Associate in Applied Technology degree programs require at least seventy-five (75) credits of major-related requirements.

Students must complete the courses listed in their career plan, plus electives as needed to meet the ninety (90) credit requirement. Most occupational programs require more than fifty-nine (59) credits of specific requirements.

Completion of a minimum of forty-five (45) credits of specialized occupational training, including general education requirements and require a minimum GPA of 2.00. 

The Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specialized career objective requiring less than forty-five (45) credits, but more than twenty (20) credits. 

The Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to gain entry-level skills or for those who wish to upgrade their skills in a short period of time. Certificates of Completion typically consist of three to four courses, requiring twenty (20) or fewer credits. 

Students can work on their foundational skills—reading, writing, math, technology, and English language through Career and Academic Preparation (CAP) classes via Transitional Studies to earn their High School Diploma or GED.