Degrees and Certificates
Transfer degrees let you begin work on your bachelor's degree and then transfer to a four-year university. Be sure to work with your advisor at WVC and at the four-year institution you plan to attend.
WVC offers several certificates to help prepare you for work in your chosen field.
- Accounting Certificate of Completion
- Addiction Studies Program Certificate of Completion
- Agriculture
- Viticulture Sustainability Certificate
- American Sign Language Certificate of Accomplishment
- Automotive Technology
- Certificate of Completion
- Light Diesel Certificate
- Business
- Certificate of Completion
- Gaming Operations Supervisor
- Retail Management
- Tribal Gaming Management
- Business Computer Technology
- Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administrative Assistant Certificate
- Data Analysis and Visualization Certificate of Completion
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Computer Technology Systems Certificate of Completion
- Criminal Justice Certificate of Completion
- Digital Design Certificate of Completion
- Early Childhood Education
- State Initial Certificate
- State Short Certificate-Administration
- State Short Certificate-Family Childcare
- State Short Certificate-General
- State Short Certificate-Home Visiting
- State Short Certificate-Infants and Toddlers
- State Short Certificate-School Age Care
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Completion
- Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology Certificate of Completion
- Industrial Technology
- Aerospace Pathway Readiness
- Drafting Technology
- Electronics
- Welding and Fabrication
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Students can complete the first two years of their bachelor's degree at WVC through the Direct Transfer Agreement Degree (Associate in Arts DTA) or the Associate of Science-Transfer Degree programs.
Recent studies show that students who spend their first two years at a community college do as well as or better than students who start out at four-year institutions. A national study at the University of Illinois found transfer degrees from two-year colleges to be a cost-effective alternative that did not sacrifice job market competitiveness or academic excellence.
Associate in Arts DTA (formerly known as the Associate of Arts and Sciences, AAS-DTA)
A two-year guided study of liberal arts and sciences leads to the associate in arts DTA, commonly referred to as the "transfer degree." Most students who plan to transfer to a university choose this option. The degree is designed specifically to transfer with junior standing to participating colleges and universities in Washington state.
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Associate of Business - Direct Transfer Degree (Business DTA)
The associate in business direct transfer degree (Business DTA) is designed for students transferring in business. The Business DTA is the best choice if you have not yet decided on your school of choice, but want to make sure you have met the entrance requirements for all four-year schools.
Associate of Science - Transfer Degree (AS-T)
The associate of science-transfer (AS-T) degree is designed for students who want to concentrate on courses required for acceptance into specific majors in natural science, engineering and computer science. This degree allows you to take more courses required for your major than you could take by earning the AA-DTA degree, allowing for priority admissions consideration. It does not satisfy general education requirements.
Associate in Nursing-DTA/MRP
WVC offers the pre-licensure nursing program as a career ladder with curriculum designed as an associate degree program. The nursing faculty of WVC view nurses as knowledgeable workers who possess unique skills and specific competencies. The nursing curriculum enables students in the program to achieve the knowledge and competencies that will lead to successful careers in the ever-changing healthcare system.
Associate of Applied Science (formerly known as the Associate of Technical Science ATS)
You can earn the associate of applied science degree (formerly known as the associate
of technical science degree) by completing a prescribed two-year professional/technical
program of 90 credits or more with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (“C” grade) or above. You
must earn a minimum of 30 credits at WVC.
The associate of applied science degree is not designed for transfer, although for
some associate in arts degrees, the college has direct transfer agreements with some
regional four-year institutions.
We offer a variety of professional/technical programs leading to either an associate
of technical science degree or a certificate of completion. These programs are geared
toward students who wish to enter certain technical careers in agriculture, business,
industry, health and other fields.
Each program includes theoretical instruction and practical skills to develop competency
for the workplace. A general education component is included in professional/technical
degree programs to improve skills in communication, computation and human relations.
Course requirements are specific to each program and are described in the pages that
follow. Some of the programs also include instruction in computer applications. Today’s
workplace requires skilled employees with academic, technical and problem-solving
abilities. Technical training through WVC can help you succeed in the workplace.
You may earn an associate of applied science degree in the following majors:
- Accounting
- Addiction Studies Program
- Automotive Technology
- Business
- Business Computer Technology
- Computer Technology-Network Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental Systems & Refrigeration Technology
- Industrial Technology-Electronics
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Multi-Occupational Trades
- Radiologic Technology
- Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Systems
Associate in Applied Sciences-Transfer Degree (AAS-T)
The associate in applied science-transfer degree (AAS-T) is designed to build upon the technical courses required for job preparation. In general, technical degrees programs are not designed for transfer to other colleges and universities. However, several four-year colleges and universities have specific bachelor's degree programs that accept AAS-T degrees.
Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degree
Wenatchee Valley College’s Engineering Technology AAS-T is a two-year program geared for today’s high technology-based job market. It closely couples electrical and automation principles with high-level math and science coursework.
The Washington 45 is a list of those courses that are offered by Washington state community and technical colleges and satisfy general education core requirements at all Washington state public universities.