We offer Bachelor's Degrees!
Bachelor of Applied Management
Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
We offer 7 types of associate degrees.
5 University Transfer Degrees:
- By earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Northland Pioneer College, you will gain the 2-year general knowledge and communication foundation you need for your four-year bachelor’s degree program. The associate of arts is considered a transfer degree because the courses you take transfer seamlessly to any of Arizona’s three public universities where you can complete the final two years of your bachelor’s program. By earning an AA degree, you automatically fulfill all requirements of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) that includes all lower general education requirements. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
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if you enjoy children and you want to help improve the world, the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood (AAEC) degree is a degree program you should consider. The AAEC degree is a transfer degree because the courses you take transfer seamlessly to any of Arizona’s three public universities where you can complete the final two years of your bachelor’s program. The AAEC degree automatically fulfills all requirements of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) that includes all lower general education requirements. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
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If you have a talent for teaching and want to work with children, the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) is a degree program that provides you with foundational skills in the elementary teaching field while preparing you for initial teacher certification programs at the state’s three public universities. The AAEE degree is a transfer degree because the courses you take transfer seamlessly to any of Arizona’s three public universities where you can complete the final two years of your bachelor’s program. The AAEE degree automatically fulfills all requirements of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) that includes all lower general education requirements. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
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The Associate of Business (ABus) degree is the foundation for many careers and a way to gain an employment edge and the critical knowledge it entails. The ABus degree is a transfer degree because the courses you take transfer seamlessly to any of Arizona’s three public universities where you can complete the final two years of your bachelor’s program. The ABus degree automatically fulfills all requirements of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-B) that includes all lower general education requirements. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
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The Associate of Science (AS) degree helps develop comprehensive knowledge and good communications skills, while providing a firm grounding in mathematics and the natural sciences. The AS is foundational for students looking toward biological, health and medical undergraduate degrees. Students who plan on going into engineering or agriculture may also want to consider this degree. The AS degree is a transfer degree because the courses you take transfer seamlessly to any of Arizona’s three public universities where you can complete the final two years of your bachelor’s program. The AS degree automatically fulfills all requirements of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-S) that includes all lower general education requirements. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
Direct To Work Degrees & Certificates
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is geared toward students who want to finish their studies and move directly into employment. The AAS prepares you for the workforce in a variety of fields like automotive technology, computer technology, nursing, cosmetology and many more (complete program list). Programs are based on skills achievement, and many have affiliations with external accrediting agencies and national professional organizations that not only demonstrate the programs’ currency but also increase your employability options. The career benefits of the AAS degree are significant and can give you a distinct edge when applying for jobs and securing your path to a solid economic future.
Most AAS degree areas offer lower level certificate options:
- The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) focuses on employment skills to prepare you for your career in a selected field. However, rather than taking the full spectrum of general education courses required to earn an AAS degree, the CAS requires a specified minimum number of credits in your area of subject specialization and usually one mathematics course and one English course. This certificate provides you with the basic knowledge appropriate for the selected occupational field.
- The Certificate of Proficiency (CP) offers students highly focused skills training or re-training in selected occupational programs. By earning the CP you often can move toward testing and certification from national agencies in your field of choice. The certificate is a demonstration of learned skills in specific job areas when seeking employment in your career field.
See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree/certificate course requirements.
General Studies Degree
The Associate of General Studies degree is designed for those who wish to continue their personal development through the equivalent of two years of post-high school education but are not planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, or to prepare for a vocational career. It is an alternative degree meant to (1) offer a distinct and innovative degree alternative, (2) provide tangible recognition to the concept that education is a lifelong process, and/or (3) enable a student to pursue a special occupational field that has both lower division and upper division options. Students seeking a general studies degree must meet with an NPC Academic Advisor to select and design a program of courses that will best meet the student's needs. Students having already completed associate or higher degrees will not be considered for this program. See the NPC College Catalog for complete degree course requirements.
For detailed degree and program information see the current college catalog. Always speak to an NPC academic advisor to ensure you are taking the correct courses. Check sheets for all of these degrees are available on the academic advising webpage, under the blue tab in the top right corner labeled "checksheets."
