The Associate in Arts is designed to fulfill a transferring student's lower division coursework. As a whole, this degree is generally not designed to transfer students to senior institutions. Students should consult with an Applied Technology advisor for exceptions to the above statement. Certificates are also available in many of the Applied Technology programs. Please keep in mind that classes with labs generally have additional hours required on campus.
General advisors assist students with admission and registration procedures.
They also help students locate transfer information, provide campus referrals for student services, and help students understand college policies and procedures. General advisors also do advising for students who are undecided about their major but are working on the Associate in Arts degree . Faculty advisors are full-time members of the faculty who are available to help students understand the requirements for their degree, major, and the institution they plan to transfer to. Faculty advisors are assigned to students based on their area of study. Many students begin classes at Clark College without knowing what their major area of study will be.