Programs of Study

 BRCC’s academic programs enable students to succeed personally and professionally. Academic programs prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, satisfying and rewarding careers, or personal growth and fulfillment.

Associate Degrees
The College’s Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degree programs are designed for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year educational institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. These programs provide the basic foundational courses generally required for the first two years of baccalaureate programs in the specified field. Additionally, BRCC is a member of the Board of Regents’ Statewide Articulation Consortium, which facilitates successful transfer of coursework between and among post-secondary institutions of higher education. While the vast majority of courses in an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program is designed for transfer, students are always responsible for checking with an advisor at both BRCC and the intended destination institution to verify which courses taken at BRCC will be accepted.

Louisiana Transfer Degrees
BRCC offers two associate degrees developed by the Louisiana Board of Regents: the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer degree (AALT), with concentrations in Business, Criminal Justice, Humanities, and Social Sciences; and the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer degree (ASLT), with concentrations in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences. The transfer degrees “are offered by 2-year or community colleges as an interim step to the bachelor’s degree. They allow students to complete the first 60 hours of college work toward a 4-year degree while attending a 2-year or community college. The degrees are designed to give students the foundation to earn a bachelor’s degree and to help students make wise choices about the majors that are best for them” (http://latransferdegree.org).

Applied Degrees
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs are designed primarily for students who wish to gain practical knowledge for immediate entry into the workforce or for career advancement. All AAS programs include some General Education coursework, and may also include a limited number of academic courses which may be accepted for transfer to a four-year institution. While not specifically designed for transfer, articulation agreements with some four-year institutions provide for the transfer of selected AAS degree programs.

Technical Diplomas and Certificates
Technical Diplomas (TD), Certificates of Technical Studies (CTS), Career and Technical Certificates (CTC), and Certificates of Applied Science (CAS) provide defined work skills in a specific career area to prepare students for employment or advancement in that field. Students in CAS programs take a limited number of General Education courses that may transfer to four-year institutions; however, the overwhelming focus of the CTS, CTC, and CAS is to renew or establish a specific range of employable skills to facilitate students’ entry or advancement in the workforce. The Certificate of General Studies (CGS) is defined by the Board of Regents as “an academically-oriented offering designed to provide students with a broad foundation of fundamental academic skills, primarily for personal growth or as preparation for further collegiate study” (Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.15, Definitions of Undergraduate/Graduate Certificates and Undergraduate Degrees). The CGS framework allows students to tailor their courses to meet admission or pre-requisite requirements of a transfer institution.

Programs at a Glance

Transfer Degrees (AA, AALT, AS, ASLT*): 60-72 credits

American Sign Language Studies (AA)
Biological Sciences (ASLT)
Business (AS)
Computer Science (AS)
Criminal Justice (AALT)
Criminal Justice (AS)
Fine Arts (AALT)
General Business (AALT)
General Science (AS)
Humanities (AALT)
Liberal Arts (AA)
Nursing (ASN)
Physical Science (ASLT)
Pre-Engineering (AS)
Social Sciences (AALT)
Surgical Technology (AS)
Teaching, Gr 1-5 (AS)

Applied Degrees (AAS*): 60-72 credits

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Business Administration
Care and Development of Young Children
Computing and Information Systems, Application Software Development concentration
Computing and Information Systems, Cloud Computing concentration
Computing and Information Systems, Cybersecurity concentration
Construction Management
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Paralegal Studies
Process Technology
Technical Studies
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Veterinary Technology

Technical Diplomas (TD*): 45-59 credits

Automotive Technician
Auto Body Repair Technician
Carpentry
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts and Occupations
Diesel Heavy Truck Technician
Drafting and Design Technician
Horticulture Technician
HVAC/R Technician
NCCER Electrical Level 4
NCCER Instrumentation Level 4
NCCER Millwright Level 4
NCCER Pipefitting Level 4
Practical Nursing
Welding

Certificates (CAS, CGS, CTS, CTC*): 6-42 credits

Aviation Maintenance Technician, Airframe (CTS)
Aviation Maintenance Technician, Powerplant (CTS)
BusinessAdministrationCAS
Computer Networking (CTS)
Customer Service and Sales CTC
Emerency Medical Technician-Paramedic (CTS)
Enrolled Agent (CTS)
Film and New Media Production (CTC)
General Studies (CGS)
Graphic Arts (CTS)
Medical Assistant (CTS)
Music Studio Production (CTC)
Retail Management (CTS)
Sterile Processing (CTC)
Web Design (CTC)

* AA, Associate of Arts; AALT, Associate of Arts, Louisiana Transfer; AS, Associate of Science; ASLT, Associate of Science, Louisiana Transfer; ASN, Associate of Science in Nursing; CAS, Certificate of Applied Science; CGS, Certificate of General Studies; CTC, Career and Technical Certificate; CTS, Certificate of Technical Studies

Programs by Location and Mode of Delivery¹

1 All programs are available in standard (S) face-to-face delivery mode. Some programs are also available via hybrid delivery (H, a mix of face-to-face and online courses) or may be completed entirely online (O).

2 Temporary location, for 2023-2024 Academic Year.

Addresses of BRCC Locations and Building Codes

Articulation Agreements

BRCC has specific Articulation Agreements for the program areas listed below with the indicated school(s). Articulation Agreements are explicit arrangements between BRCC and other four-year institutions to help ensure maximum transferability of credits for students within a specific degree program. Students who complete the required coursework and transfer to a participating institution to continue their studies within that program enter the receiving institution as a junior. Please see your advisor for additional information.