A.A.S. programs are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into employment. A.A.S. Degrees are currently offered in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Office Management, and Business. A minimum of 60 credit hours of courses numbered 100 or higher in a combined occupational and academic program is required for the Associate in Applied Science Degree. A one year certificate program is currently offered in Office Skills and an 18 month Certificate in the Entrepreneurship Program. Certificates are awarded for satisfactory completion of courses or programs of fewer than 60 credit hours.
Specific requirements vary with each certificate program.
At least 15 credit hours must be earned at DKMC to meet degree graduation requirements. All students seeking an Associate of Arts Degree are required to complete at least the minimum number of credits listed within each of the following groups. Special Topics courses numbered 299 do not fulfill group requirements. The A.A.S. is a degree program of specific training in an occupational career field. The Associate of Applied Science is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into employment upon completion.