Associate to Bachelor’s at Wayne College
A to B: Your path toward a bachelor’s with a 2-year associate degree
The University of Akron, Wayne College gives students opportunities to extend their educational path with an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree or both. Learn more about the associate-to-bachelor’s degree path below.
What is an associate degree?
On average, an associate degree takes 2 years to complete. Students at Wayne College are prepared for paraprofessional and technical careers in business, industry and public service upon completion of an associate degree.
Why choose an associate degree at Wayne College?
With a 2-year associate degree, many students choose to start working in their field earlier, while others use their associate degree as a steppingstone into pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Wayne College offers students the opportunity to earn a variety of associate degrees and some bachelor’s degrees right here on our commuter friendly campus.
What are the transfer requirements?
A student intending to continue at The University of Akron or transfer to another bachelor's degree-granting college or university may want to complete the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program prior to transfer. Doing so certifies the successful completion of two years of collegiate education at an accredited institution of higher education.
Learn more about degree programs that take two years at Wayne College:
Associate of Arts and Sciences Brochure (PDF)
Associate of Technical Studies Brochure (PDF)
The Associate of Technical Studies permits students to combine various courses from two or more of the college's existing programs with other University credits, with credits earned at other postsecondary institutions, and/or with training received throughout other educational enterprises.
Other 2-Year Associate Degree Programs
Wayne College also supports the following associate degree programs from The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
Networking and Programming Technology
Engineering and Science Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Geographic and Land Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Surveying Engineering Technology