Academic Information

Bachelor of Applied Science

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is the first community college in Ohio to deliver a bachelor of applied science degree. The bachelor of applied science degree received approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. 

The bachelor degree is granted upon completion of a course of study normally requiring four academic years of college work. College work encompasses both upper and lower-division institutional requirements.

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees 

Associate of arts and associate of science degree programs are transfer degrees designed for students who intend to continue their education after LCCC.  Associate of arts and associate of science degrees do not have specific majors, but can be tailored to apply toward a number of different majors at the bachelor's degree level at the LCCC University Partnership and other universities.

Associate of Arts/Science - Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways

The Ohio Department of Higher Education established statewide guaranteed transfer pathways from two-year to four-year degree programs in an equivalent field. This effort is directly related to Ohio’s initiatives in college affordability and degree completion. 

Associate of Applied Business

Applied associate degree programs allow students to earn a degree in a specific major. Typically, students who earn applied associate degrees plan to enter the workforce after earning their LCCC degrees.

Associate of Applied Science

Applied associate degree programs allow students to earn a degree in a specific major. Typically, students who earn applied associate degrees plan to enter the workforce after earning their LCCC degrees.

Associate of Individualized Studies

The associate of individualized studies is a degree designed to provide viable options for non-traditional students. College credit will be awarded for coursework completed at other post-secondary institutions or for other documentable learning experiences in educational enterprises judged at college level.

Associate of Technical Studies

The associate of technical studies is a degree designed to provide flexible options for non-traditional students with technical career goals.

Accelerated Pathways to Associate Degrees 

Accelerated pathways allow students to earn a degree in as little as 15 months. Choosing an accelerated pathway can shorten your time to degree, and provide a fast start to your career.  

One-Year Technical Certificate/One-Year General Certificate

Certificates are awarded to students who complete an approved certificate program of not less than 30 semester credit hours, exclusive of college preparatory courses, with a 2.0 GPA or higher in all graded coursework.

Short-Term Technical Certificate/Short-Term General Certificate

Certificates are awarded to students who complete a course or series of courses established to certify a job skill or competence with a 2.0 GPA or higher and a 2.0 GPA or higher in all other graded coursework.

Certificates of Completion

Certificate of Completions are awarded to students who complete a course or series of courses in a program less than 16 semester credit hours.

Note: While Pell Grant funding cannot be used to cover the cost of enrollment in these certificate of completion programs, students may be eligible for other funding sources.  To learn more about other financial aid opportunities, please see your advisor and the Student Financial Aid office.

Certifications at LCCC

LCCC prepares students to earn a Certification.  Students may earn a Certification by passing a standardized assessment that recognizes an individual's knowledge, skill, or competency in a particular specialty.  Visit the LCCC Website to learn more about Certifications and programs such as TechCred that may provide funding.