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The academic transfer program allows students to take general education courses at Bishop State, earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, then transfer their credits to any public college or university within the state of Alabama.

A university parallel program, the Associate in Arts degree will meet the requirements of the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree program is intended to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a course of study in a liberal arts area. This is a planned university-parallel program designed to meet the requirements of the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree. The primary purpose of the Associate in Arts/Associate in Science Degree Program is to serve as a curriculum for individuals intending to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, humanities, law, foreign language, social sciences, and education-related disciplines.

The degree provides knowledge and technical skills necessary to obtain an entry level accounting position.

This program prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices.

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.

The Culinary Arts program of Bishop State Community College provides organized, specialized learning experiences to prepare students for occupations within the food service industry. The program gives students an opportunity to develop a wholesome attitude toward the preparation and servicing of nutritious food, combined with the technical expertise needed to succeed. Upon completion, students should be able to illustrate sufficient knowledge, understanding and proficiency of the fundamentals required for those in the food service industry. They should demonstrate effective utilization of tools and equipment used and be able to conform to standards necessary for employment.

The Graphic Communications Technology program prepares the graduate for a variety of entry level positions in printing, publishing, advertising, and corporate environments. Students learn to create communication pieces including advertisements, brochures, logos and identity systems, newsletters, catalogs, signage systems, web pages, magazines and books. Students are given a strong foundation in computer graphic design using industry standards in hardware and software. Students completing the two-year Graphic Design degree program at Bishop State Community College earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and they will have a thorough knowledge of the principles, skills, techniques, and equipment used in the graphic design field.

This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.

Our Physical Therapist Assistant Program consists of general education and physical therapy courses designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for program completion. Concurrent theoretical and clinical experiences enhance the relation of theory to practice. Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities.