General
Information

EA/EO MISSION
The College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity and advancement to our employees, as well as participation in programs and activities for matriculating students and prospective students without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, or any other such factor. We encourage the enrollment of qualified Special Needs students.
The Assistant to the President, Charles Richardson, serves as PCC's Affirmative Action Officer and Equity Coordinator.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Polk Community College offers five basic types of instructional programs:

• The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is awarded to students completing the requirements of the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree program. The A.A. degree requires completion of the approved general education requirements and other appropriate courses including prerequisites for the intended upper division major. Students may complete only one A.A. degree. Those already holding Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degrees are not eligible to enroll in an A.A. degree program.
• The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded to students completing the program requirements in one or more of the occupational programs. Although some A.S. programs may transfer to some colleges and universities, Associate in Science degrees are not intended primarily for transfer to other institutions, but are designed to prepare students for entry into an occupational field. The A.S. degree is recognition of the completion of an occupational program. Students may complete more than one occupational program and be awarded the appropriate degrees.
• A PCC Credit Certificate is awarded upon completion of designated credit courses in specific occupational programs.
• A PCC Vocational Certificate is awarded upon completion of specific vocational courses designed to develop skills and knowledge essential to securing a job in the specified field.
• Many non-credit courses are offered each year to meet the needs of our community. Such courses often are designed to answer needs of business, industry, and government for expansion, update, and development of employment skills. Most non-credit offerings are open to the general public; however, some courses designed for specific clientele have limited enrollment. Information about non-credit offerings is available from the Continuing Education Office.