Washtenaw Community College

School of Apprenticeship Studies

Find a trade-related associate's degree program that builds on your unique set of skills while giving you the knowledge and skills needed to move into organizational leadership. Washtenaw Community College offers programs at several levels for students who want to begin new careers, or advance in their existing careers. The first level is the certificate, which can vary from nine to thirty-six credits, depending on the field. Certificates generally prepare students for entry-level jobs. After completing a certificate, students can progress to the next level, the advanced certificate. The credit hours required for these programs also vary. This type of certificate provides a more specialized level of skill development, and often allows students to upgrade their positions at their places of employment. The next level, an Associate in Applied Science, is available for some programs. For some career fields, it is possible to earn a certificate, advanced certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in the same field. In these cases, the credit hours from the certificate and advanced certificate can be applied to the credit hours needed for the Associate in Applied Science degree. Alternatively, students can earn an AAS in Occupational Studies by completing a certificate, advanced certificate and General Education requirements.

Apprenticeship Studies

These individualized programs utilize earned certificates, apprenticeships, and trade-related credits tailored to the needs of the student. The Occupational Studies degree offers the flexibility to combine certain certificate programs with general education courses and electives to develop an individualized Associate in Applied Science degree.

1. Apprentice Completion Certificate (CTAC)
2. Journeyman Industrial Associate in Applied Science Degree (APJPIM)
3. Occupational Studies Associate in Applied Science Degree (APOST)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada

These programs are restricted to members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.

1. Construction Supervision Associate in Applied Science Degree (APCNSP)
2. Construction Supervision Associate in Science Degree (ASCNSV)
3. Construction Supervision Certificate (CTCNS)
4. Industrial Training Associate in Applied Science Degree (APITRN)
5. Industrial Training Associate in Science Degree (ASINDT)
6. Sustainable Technologies in HVACR Associate in Applied Science Degree (APSTH)