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The online Associate in Arts in English degree program from Rose State College is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in English. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills and provides opportunities for students to hone research, analytical, and interpretive skills. Graduates may pursue baccalaureate degrees and/or careers in fields such as:

• Law
• Public Relations
• Grant Writing
• Library Science
• Editing
• Human Resources

The online Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies is ideal for students who aren't exactly sure what they'd like to major in. This program provides the opportunity to try out courses from several disciplines as you prepare for a baccalaureate degree. Upon graduation, you'll possess the general foundation of English, history, government, science, math, and liberal arts courses appropriate for transfer to a four-year institution. 

Get a head start on a four year college degree by completing the associate’s online business degree designed for transfer students. Benefit from small class sizes as you gain necessary general education credits, at an affordable cost. Like on campus counterparts, the school's faculty support students and remain committed to instruction.

A sample of course offerings include:

• Managerial and financial accounting
• Micro and macroeconomics
• Marketing and management electives

An online accounting degree can prepare you for entry-level positions in just about any business, public or private. Gain vital bookkeeping knowledge as you enroll in managerial and financial accounting courses. Microcomputer applications can enhance your technological skills, and increase your professionalism through topics in ethics and business communication. Choose from electives in small business or QuickBooks in order to customize your degree path. You can even opt to complete an accounting internship.

This degree program is intended to be a terminal degree, with a focus on direct entry into the workforce upon graduation. Full-time students can complete studies in about four semesters.

The online business administration degree allows students to prepare for direct entry into the business field. As you progress through coursework, you will have the opportunity to grow your professional communication skills and make informed decisions. Learn fundamentals and strategies in order to jumpstart your career. Complete a general course of studies or focus on a number of different options, including:

• Human resources
• Management
• Marketing
• Small business
• Supply chain management

Intended to be a terminal degree, you can expect to complete this degree in as little as four semesters.

The online Associate in Applied Science in Cyber Security program prepares students to prevent hackers, spies, thieves, or other unauthorized users from breaking into computer systems and networks. Students will study network topologies and learn how to apply them in today’s industry. They will also learn about wireless, mobile, and remote access technologies; forensic investigation methods; and ethics in the field.

Focus on:

• Cyber Security
• Digital Forensics
• Incident Response

You will be prepared to enter high-tech jobs in the FBI, CIA, the Pentagon, or private business or to go on to earn advanced degrees in this field.

The Associate of Arts in Social Sciences from Rose State College is an online sociology degree.  This is a broad-based introduction to the Social Sciences, providing the foundation needed to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution.  With a sociology program students study human behavior and how it is related to social life and social change.  You will examine how issues of race, gender, culture, and social class influence individual outcomes along with the individual’s response to social change, social upheaval, and civil unrest.  The curriculum offers an understanding of various areas of the social sciences, helping students understand how they interrelate. 

Coursework also provides numerous skills, including:

• Logical critical reasoning
• Communication
• Leadership
• Public relations
• Researching
• Computer literacy