Westmoreland offers the associate of arts degree (AA), the associate of fine arts degree (AFA); the associate of applied science degree (AAS), diploma programs, and certificate programs. The following is the current list of programs offered. Click the link to learn more about the degree, classes and requirements.
For the most current program information, view the 2018-19 College Catalog.
Programs of Study
Associate of Arts, AA (Transfer)
Accounting
Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics
Art
Bionanotechnology, AAS
Business
- Business Administration, AA (transfer)
- Entrepreneurship Option, AAS
- Finance Option, AAS
- Human Resource Management Option, AAS
- Management Option, AAS
- Marketing Option, AAS
- Diploma
- Entrepreneurship Option, Certificate
- Finance Option, Certificate
- Human Resource Management Option, Certificate
- Management Option, Certificate
- Marketing, Certificate
- Real Estate, Certificate
Communication Design
Computer Technology
- Computer Technology, AAS - Network Option
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Network Option
- Computer Technology, AAS - Programming Option
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Programming Option
- Computer Technology, AAS - Technical Support Option
- Computer Technology, Diploma
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Database Application Development
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Fiber Optic Technologies
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Microcomputer Support
- Computer Technology, Certificate - PC Repair/A+
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Web Application
- Computer Technology, Certificate - Web Development
- Computer Technology, AAS - Web Publishing Option
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
- Baking and Pastry Apprenticeship Option, AAS
- Baking and Pastry Apprenticeship Option, Diploma
- Baking and Pastry Non-Apprenticeship Option, AAS
- Baking and Pastry Non-Apprenticeship Option, Diploma
- Baking and Pastry Non-Apprenticeship Option, Certificate
- Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, AAS
- Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, Diploma
- Culinary Arts Non-Apprenticeship, AAS
- Culinary Arts Non-Apprenticeship, Diploma
- Dietetic Technology/Nutritional Services Management, AAS
- Dining Room Management, Certificate
- Hospitality Management, Certificate
- Hotel/Resort Management, AAS
- Hotel/Resort Management, Diploma
- Hotel/Resort Management, Certificate
- Restaurant/Culinary Management, AAS
- Restaurant/Culinary Management, Diploma
- Restaurant/Culinary Management, Certificate
Cyber Security
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene AAS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS
Drafting and Design
Education
Electrical Utility Technology, AAS
Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS
Engineering Technology, AAS
Forensic Science
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Human Services/Social Work, AAS
Industrial Electricity Technology, Certificate
Industrial Technology
Journeyman Machining Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Medical Assisting, Diploma
Medical/Healthcare Management
Multimedia and Photography
Nanofabrication Manufacturing, AAS
Nursing
Office Technology
Paralegal
Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing, Certifificate
Psychology, AA (transfer)
Radiology Technology, AAS
Welding Engineering Technology
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
The associate in arts degree requires a minimum of 60 credits. All associate degree students are required to complete a core of 38-40 credit hours of general education courses, designed to broaden and enhance their educational experience, and 21-24 credit hours of transfer electives. The general education requirements are distributed over the areas of communications, humanities, social science, mathematics, natural science and computer science. The transfer electives may also be selected from the courses listed under general education degree requirements or up to 15 of the 24 credit hours may be selected from courses listed under elective courses. When selecting transfer electives, it is recommended that the student seek the guidance of a counselor or his/her academic advisor.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
The associate in applied science degree requires the completion of at least 60 credit hours. Students take 15 hours of general education, one computer technology course, and specific program courses. Many courses completed for the associate in applied science degree may transfer to a four-year college. However, some credits may not transfer. The transfer of credits earned in an AAS degree depends on the senior institution's requirements.
Diploma and Certificate
Diploma programs require a minimum of 30 credit hours and are designed for students interested in specific career courses. Certificate programs consist of 15-23 credits and are specialized, short-term programs which focus on work force entry and/or development of specialized career skills.