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Associate in Arts (AA) -
This degree requires courses primarily from the liberal arts area which are transferrable to senior institutions. It is appropriate for students who will ultimately seek a bachelor degree from a four year college or university. A student transferring with an Associate in Arts degree enters all Washington public and many private four-year institutions with junior-level standing and all general education requirements satisfied. Degree Outcomes
Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement (AB-DTA) -
This degree is for students who intend to secure a bachelor degree in business from a four-year college or university. Students who complete the AB-DTA degree will have satisfied the lower division general education requirements and lower division business requirements at the baccalaureate institutions. It does not, however, guarantee admission to Washington public baccalaureate schools of business. Degree Outcomes
Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T Track 1 and AS-T Track 2) -
The Associate in Science degree is intended for the student planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a professional or pre-professional program. The basic requirement is to complete the departmental requirements at the institution to which the student intends to transfer. Degree Outcomes
Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement Major Related Program (APN-DTA-MRP) -
This degree requires completion of a minimum of ninety credits in academic courses numbered 100 or above with a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA, plus three physical education requirement course. Students interested in this degree should plan their program based on where they will transfer. Degree Outcomes
Associate in Science (AS) -
The Associate in Science degree is intended for the student planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a professional or pre-professional program. With an advisor's help, the degree can be tailored for students planning to major in Architecture, Medicine, Chiropractic, Natural Resources, Criminal Justice, Naturopathic Medicine, Dental Hygiene, Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Fisheries, Physical Therapy, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Technology. Degree Outcomes
Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing Degree -
The Nursing Program offers three (3) options for prospective students: Certificate of Completion, Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing, and Nursing Assistant Training. The Nursing Program has a competitive admission process. Nursing Program Applications are available during the application period each year. LPNs who wish to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing must apply for admission to the second year of the program. Admission is on a space available basis. Degree Outcomes

GHC offers many courses online which can be applied to any degree the same way as the equivalent face-to-face courses. We also offer three programs which can be completed fully online:
The Associate of Arts- Direct Transfer Agreement. This degree is appropriate you if you plan to earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement. This certificate includes STARS training and other important continuing education skill courses for working childcare professionals.
Criminal Justice Associate in Arts Transfer Degree. This program is designed specifically for Stafford Creek Corrections Center professionals.
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