Associate in Arts (A.A.)
An Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science Degree consists of 64-65 Semester Hours Credit (SHC). The curricula are designed to parallel the freshman and sophomore level course work at a four-year college or university and to transfer toward a baccalaureate degree. These college transfer programs are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. This agreement addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and the institutions of the University of North Carolina System.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
An Associate in Applied Science Degree consists of 64-76 SHC. Curriculum programs of study leading to an A.A.S. Degree are composed of collegiate level studies and are designed to prepare students for employment as technicians in semi-professional fields.

Associate in General Education (A.G.E.)
An Associate in General Education consists of 64-76 SHC. Upon successful completion of the General Education course of study, Montgomery Community College will award the Associate Degree in General Education.

Diploma and Certificate Programs
A diploma program consists of 36-48 SHC, and a certificate program consists of 12-18 SHC. These curricula are designed to prepare students for skilled or semi-skilled employment in a specific occupation. Diploma and/or certificate options are offered in some A.A.S. Degree programs, and credits earned from these options may be applied toward the higher level credential. These options are noted in the individual program sections of this catalog.

Developmental Studies
Developmental studies courses are designed to ensure student success in academic course work. These courses are scheduled for students who need college preparatory course work according to placement scores and who need to complete course requirements for entry into a specific curriculum. Developmental studies courses provide students with assistance through various instructional methodologies including computer-assisted instruction, classroom presentations, cooperative learning, tutoring to supplement the classroom experience, and peer-assisted review sessions. Classes may be offered in a classroom or laboratory setting and may incorporate multimedia materials to enhance the learning process. Developmental courses begin with course number of “0” (i.e. Eng 070). Tuition fees apply to these courses, and the courses carry credit hours; however, the credits earned in these courses do not apply to the credit hours required for graduation in degree programs of study.