However, they will need to earn additional credits as outlined under the A.A.S. degree. The A.G.S. degree is designed for students who wish to take a number of community college classes but do not wish to earn an A.A.S. or A.T.A. degree. While certain courses may transfer to a four-year school, the degree is not intended to be used for transfer. Specific details are listed in the college catalog. Certificate programs are designed for the student who does not want to or cannot attend for two years or more.
Emphasis is placed on vocational training.
Students who meet state residency requirements and are 19 years of age or older qualify for reduced tuition. Qualified students may take college level classes to count both for their diploma and their degree. The Bridge offers classes in study skills for college, analytical reading, reading for improvement, and pre-college paragraph and essay writing. Also offered are individualized, self-paced, variable credit classes in speed reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, and spelling. Its purpose is to help students use a variety of resources to develop satisfying careers and effective educational plans.