Areas of Study
Ocean County College offers a variety of different degrees and certificates. In this section, you can link to all of our different program requirements.
The programs and certificates are listed individually within each of the following related areas of study:
A
- Accounting, an Option to the Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency
- Addictions Counseling, Certificate of Completion
- Advanced Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency
- Advanced and Continuous Studies in Human Services/Addictions Counseling, Associate in Science
- Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, Certificate of Completion
- American Sign Language - English Interpreting, Associate in Applied Science
- Artificial Intelligence, an Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence, Certificate of Completion
- Arts Administration, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Performing Arts
B
- Broadcast/Production, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Digital Mass Media
- Business Administration, Associate in Science
- Business Studies, Certificate of Completion
- Business, Associate in Applied Science
C
- Chemistry, Associate in Science
- Computer Science, Associate in Science
- Computer Science/Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Computer Technology, an Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies
- Criminal Justice, Associate in Science
- Culinary Arts, an Option to Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Associate in Science
- Cyber-Information Security, an Option to the Associate in Science in Computer Science
- Cybersecurity, An Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science/Information Technology
- Cybersecurity, Certificate of Completion
D
- Dance, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Performing Arts
- Data Analytics, an Option to the Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Data Analytics, Certificate of Completion
E
- Education, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
- Engineering, Associate in Science
- English, Associate in Arts
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science
- Environmental Sustainability, Certificate of Completion
F
- Financial Market Analysis, Certificate of Completion
- Fine Arts, Associate in Arts
- Forensic Accounting, Certificate of Completion
G
- Game Design and Development, an Option to the Associate in Science in Computer Science
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Business Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Computer Science Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Health and Physical Education Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Humanities Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Mathematics Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Science Concentration
- General Studies, Associate in Science - Social Science Concentration
- Graphic Arts, Design, & Media; Associate in Science
H
- Health Administration, an Option to the Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Health Sciences, Associate in Applied Science
- History, Associate in Arts
- Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management; Associate in Science
I
- Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials Management, Certificate of Completion
- Industrial/Technical, an option to the Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies.
- Information Technology, an Option to the Associate in Science in Computer Science
- Information Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Information Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
J
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M
- Medical & Behavioral Health, Option to the Associate in Science in Social Work
- Middle Eastern Studies, Certificate of Proficiency
- Music, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Performing Arts
N
P
- Paralegal Studies, Certificate of Proficiency
- Photography, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
- Photography, Certificate of Completion
- Psychology, an Option to Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
S
- Small Business Management, Certificate of Proficiency
- Social Work, Associate in Science
- Sports Management, an Option to the Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Supply Chain Management, an Option to the Associate in Science in Business Administration
T
- Technology Leadership, Certificate of Completion
- Theatre, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Performing Arts
V
Degrees Offered at OCC
OCC offers three degrees:
- the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree
- the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree
- the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree
The A.A. and the A.S. degrees prepare students for transfer to arts and sciences baccalaureate programs at four-year colleges and universities. The A.A.S. degree prepares students for immediate employment after graduation, although many students who pursue this degree transfer successfully to four-year colleges and universities.
Programs of Study
Within each of the three degrees are several choices of programs. Students should choose a program best suited for their educational objectives. Options are defined by specific requirements, while concentrations include a set of suggested, but not required, courses. A substantial portion of the Liberal Arts degree and numerous requirements for General Studies and other degrees can be completed through the use of online courses.
Certificates
Students can also obtain a Certificate of Proficiency or a Certificate of Completion. Certificate programs are designed to equip students with skills for immediate employment in a wide range of job possibilities. Certificates of Proficiency require 30 or more credits, while Certificates of Completion require a fewer number of credits. In general, credits earned through a certificate program may later be applied to an associate degree in a related field or in general education.