Programs, Majors, and Degrees
Montgomery College offers associate's degrees and certificates. An associate's degree requires completion of a 60- to 70-credit combination of courses (generally, about 20 courses). A certificate is a shorter program (minimum of 12 credits) focusing on the development of specific skills.
Select a category below to explore our offerings, or browse all programs of study.
* Available as a fully online degree (see all fully online degrees)
+ Available as a Z-Degree - no textbook purchases required (see all Z-degrees)
All Degrees and Certificates
- Accounting Certificate
- Business Degree *, +
- Food and Beverage Management Certificate
- Hospitality Management Degree: Food and Beverage Management Area of Concentration
- Hospitality Management Degree: Management/Supervision Area of Concentration
- Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Certificate
- Management Certificate
- Meeting, Conference and Event Planning Certificate
- Bioinformatics Degree
- Biological Science Area of Concentration, Science Degree
- Biomanufacturing Certificate
- Biotechnology Degree
- Biotechnology Certificate
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Area of Concentration, Science Degree
- Environmental Science and Policy Area of Concentration, Science Degree
- Physics Area of Concentration, Science Degree
- American Sign Language Degree
- American Sign Language Certificate
- Audio Production Certificate
- Broadcast Journalism Certificate
- Broadcast Media Production Degree: Radio Area of Concentration
- Broadcast Media Production Degree: Television Area of Concentration
- Communication Studies Degree +
- General Studies: HACL Core Degree *
- General Studies: HACL/English Degree *
- General Studies: HACL/World Languages Degree *
- Theatre Performance Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences Degree
- Theatre Technical Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences Degree
- Dance Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences Degree
- Music Area of Concentration Degree
- Music Certificate
- Technical Writing Certificate
- Advanced Network Security Certificate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate + Security Preparation Certificate
- Cloud Computing and System Administration Certificate
- Computer Engineering Area of Concentration, Engineering Science Degree
- Computer Gaming and Simulation Degree
- Computer Gaming and Simulation Certificate
- Computer Programming Certificate
- Computer Science and Technologies Degree: Information Sciences and Systems Area of Concentration *
- Computer Science and Technologies Degree: Computer Science Area of Concentration *
- Cybersecurity Degree
- Database Systems Certificate
- Information Technology Certificate
- IT Professional+ Certificate
- Java Developer Certificate
- Network and Information Technology Degree
- Applied Geography Degree
- Cartography and Geographic Info Systems Certificate
- Criminal Justice Degree *
- Ethnic Social Studies Certificate
- General Studies Degree: HACL Core *
- General Studies Degree: SSAH Core *
- General Studies Degree: Integrated Studies *
- International Studies Area of Concentration Degree
- Paralegal Studies Degree
- Paralegal Studies Certificate
- Women’s Studies Certificate
- Advanced Interior Design Certificate
- Art Area of Concentration Degree
- Graphic Design Degree: Graphic Design Area of Concentration
- Graphic Design Degree: Illustration Area of Concentration
- Graphic Design Degree (AFA)
- Interior Design Degree
- Introductory Interior Design Certificate
- Photography Degree
- Photography Master Certificate
- Portrait, Fashion and Photojournalism Certificate
- Photographic Techniques Certificate
- Studio Art (AFA)
- Video Production Certificate
- Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Degree
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Technology Degree *
- Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education Degree
- Geographic Education Certificate
- Physical Education Teacher Education Area of Concentration Degree
- Secondary Education-Spanish Degree
- Secondary Education-Mathematics Degree
- Secondary Education-Physics Degree
- Secondary Education-Chemistry Degree
- Secondary Education-English Degree
- General Studies Degree: STEM Core *
- Aerospace Engineering Degree
- Bioengineering Degree
- Chemical Engineering Degree
- Civil Engineering Degree
- Computer Engineering Degree
- Electrical Engineering Degree
- Fire Protection Engineering Degree
- General Engineering Degree
- Materials Science and Engineering Degree
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Nuclear Engineering Degree
- Mathematics Degree
- Data Science Certificate
- Advanced Personal Trainer Certificate
- Community Health Area of Concentration Degree
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree
- Exercise Science Area of Concentration Degree
- General Studies: STEM/Pre-Nursing Degree
- Health Information Management Degree
- Medical Coder/Abstractor/Biller Certificate
- Mental Health Associate Degree
- Nursing Degree
- Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
- Polysomnography Technology Certificate
- Public Health Sciences Degree
- Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology Degree
- Surgical Technology Degree
- Architectural Construction Technology Area of Concentration Degree
- Automotive Technology Degree
- Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist Certificate
- Building Trades Technology Degree: Electrical Wiring Area of Concentration
- Building Trades Technology Degree: HVAC Wiring Area of Concentration
- Building Trades Technology Degree: Carpentry Area of Concentration
- CAD for the Building Professional Certificate
- Carpentry Certificate
- Electrical Wiring Certificate
- Engine Performance Specialist Certificate
- HVAC Certificate
- Landscape Technology Degree
- Landscape Technology Certificate
- Management of Construction Area of Concentration Degree
- Management of Construction Certificate
- Powertrain Specialist Certificate
- Residential Remodeling and Repair Certificate
- Undercar Specialist Certificate
All Programs of Study
* Available as a fully online degree (see all fully online degrees)
+ Available as a Z-Degree - no textbook purchases required (see all Z-degrees)
- Carpentry Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS Degree
- Electrical Wiring Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS Degree
- HVAC Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS Degree
- Carpentry Certificate
- Electrical Wiring Certificate
- HVAC Certificate
- Residential Remodeling and Repair Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Technology Degree *
- Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Degree
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education Degree
- Secondary Education–English Degree
- Secondary Education–Mathematics Degree
- Secondary Education–Physics Degree
- Secondary Education–Spanish Degree
- Secondary Education-Chemistry Degree
- Humanities, Arts, Communication and Languages Core General Studies Degree*,+
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Core (STEM) General Studies Degree *, +
- Social Sciences, Administration and Health Core *,+
- Integrated Studies Core General Studies Degree *, +
- General Studies Undecided General Studies Degree (GENU) *, +
- Digital Animation AAS Degree
- Graphic Design Area of Concentration, Graphic Design AAS Degree
- Illustration Area of Concentration, Graphic Design AAS Degree
- Graphic Design, AFA Statewide Program (School of Art + Design) Degree
- Digital Animation Certificate
- Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate
- Food and Beverage Management Area of Concentration, Hospitality Management AAS Degree
- Management/Supervision Area of Concentration, Hospitality Management AAS Degree
- Food and Beverage Management Certificate
- Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Certificate
- Meeting, Conference, and Event Planning Certificate
- Science AS Degree, Biological Science Area of Concentration
- Science AS Degree, Chemistry and Biochemistry Area of Concentration
- Science AS Degree, Environmental Science and Policy Area of Concentration
- Science AS Degree, Mathematics Area of Concentration
- Science AS Degree, Physics Area of Concentration
Definitions of Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate
Definitions of Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate
MC offers 22 AA degrees recognizing mastery in the liberal and fine arts and is intended for transfer to equivalent bachelor of arts programs at four-year schools.
MC offers 22 AS degrees recognizing mastery in science or technology and is intended for transfer to bachelor of science programs at four-year institutions.
MC offers seven AAT degrees recognizing mastery in a core of professional education coursework and fieldwork consistent with the first two years of teacher preparation.
MC offers two AFA degrees (graphic design and studio art) recognizing mastery in the professional arts by those planning to transfer to a BFA program.
MC offers 39 AAS degrees recognizing mastery of vocational-technical occupational skills and intended for those seeking immediate employment opportunities.
MC offers 64 certificate programs recognizing successful completion of a sequence of courses (a minimum of 12 credits) that focus on the development of specific technical skills.