Degrees and Certificates

The Associate of Applied Science Degree will be awarded to students completing an approved program offered at Riverland Community College.

The Associate of Arts Degree will be award to students for successful completion of 60 semester credits.

Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) is designed to provide two academic years of college study for transfer to a four-year university or upper-division college toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

This "transfer-or-not" option includes course work in areas that can be used toward a specific baccalaureate degree or prepare you for employment.

Diplomas are awarded for successful completion of 31-72 semester college-level credits and are intended for students who desire entry-level employment skills or career advancement.