Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)

Certificate in Applied Science degree programs, which generally take one year or two semesters but less than two years of full-time course work to complete, are designed for students seeking to learn basic skills or to increase their proficiency in a specific occupational area.

Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
Digital Technology
Information Technology
Truck Driving
Welding Technology

As recommended by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, FPCC requires all AAS degree-seeking and Certificate-seeking students to complete a core of General Education including communication, computation, and human relations. The communication requirement is met by WRIT 101 College Writing or WRIT 104 Workplace Communications (3 credits) that includes oral and written communication. As specified in the programs of study, the computation requirement is met by one mathematics course: M 111 Technical Mathematics or M 121 College Algebra. Generally, these courses are offered in both Fall and Spring semesters. However, students are encouraged to enroll in Computer Technology, English and Math during the first semester since the skills learned in these courses will be needed in other courses. Since the skills learned in these courses will be needed in other courses.