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If you're in a position at work where you need an associate’s degree to move up in responsibility, or you want to go to college, but just aren’t sure what to major in, the online Associate of Arts or the online Associate of Science degree from Dona Ana Community College could be ideal. DACC offers both of these programs to build transfer credit towards a 4-year degree.  They provide students with a balanced foundation in general education with coursework across a variety of subjects. Dona Ana offers these two-year degrees completely online with the same instructors, small class sizes, and diverse student population that you will find on campus.

This online AAS in Business Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation ensures that the curriculum will provide you with a solid business foundation. Whether you chose to continue your studies at a four-year university or step into an entry-level position, an online Business Management degree can prepare you for future roles as a supervisor or manager in a variety of business settings.

There are three concentrations available to choose from depending upon your individual goals:

• Finance and banking services
• General management
• Retail marketing and sales

The online Associate in Pre-Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation serves as reassurance that you will receive a quality education that can prepare you for further studies in almost any discipline of business at a four-year institution.

The 100% online curriculum of this online Business degree comprises the first two years of study of a bachelor’s degree and is intended to accumulate transfer credits while giving you the chance to explore various subjects outside of business, as well.

Prepare for management positions in nearly any industry and setting with the online Certificate in General Business Management. This certificate is designed for those who want to enter the workforce in less time than a traditional degree, with concentrated coursework that can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Students will learn about diversity in the workplace, international business management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and more. Classes also provide skills in logistics, manufacturing operations, and import/export. Graduates of this online business management program will have the preparation necessary to join the management of an existing business or start their own enterprise.

As the world becomes more and more reliant upon technology, it becomes equally as reliant on technical professionals.  With an online AAS in Computer and Information Technology from Dona Ana, you can become one of these highly sought-after professionals.  Whether it is hardware, software, programming, or information management, this 100% online degree provides several areas for students to pursue industry certification.  Those areas are likely to include:

• Microsoft operating systems
• Linux operating systems
• Cisco network administration

This online Certificate in Computer & IT is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the IT field in schools/universities, business, and government settings. Students learn skills in PC repair, installation, and configuration, alongside operating systems, networking and configuring standard business software. There is also an opportunity to earn industry certifications in areas such as:

• Networking (Cisco)
• Operating systems (Linux and Microsoft)
• Network security

• Legal issues in healthcare
• Medical coding
• Pharmacology

An online 2-year Associate of Public Health can prepare you to work in a variety of positions to serve your local community or continue towards a bachelor’s degree.  DACC’s online APH introduces students to the four areas of health education: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to improve the overall health of a local population.  Class subjects are likely to include:

• Foundations of health education
• Essentials of public health
• Personal health and wellness

The online Certificate in Community Health Worker offered through Dona Ana provides students with a basic understanding of key public health issues such as maternal and child health, chronic disease, and environmental health. Graduates possess competencies in:

• Health coaching
• Service coordination
• Capacity building
• Advocacy

Dona Ana offers an online Certificate in Health Information Technology which can enable you to hone your administrative and organizational skills in a medical environment.  If you have a proficiency in computer systems and think you'd like to work with patient records, insurance, and billing coding, then this certificate can change directions in your career path.  In this 100% online curriculum, you will learn the management and security of patient information and healthcare data, studying topics such as:

• Legal issues and ethics in healthcare
• Medical coding
• Medical office procedures