Associate of Technical Studies

This online degree program is for professionals in specialty areas seeking to advance in their careers. Any state, national or vendor certifications or licenses you currently hold can count for up to 30 technical credits toward your ATS degree — giving you a head start on finishing the program.

The ATS also provides a seamless pathway into UA’s bachelor’s degree programs, including allied health care administration, organizational supervision, emergency management, and homeland security.

Students in the program typically include cosmetologists, electricians, firefighters, HVAC specialists, paramedics, plumbers, police officers, and more.

Affordability

You can begin the program with up to 30 credits already completed from your current certifications and licenses — significantly lowering your overall cost.

Plus, you may be able to save even more money by transferring previously earned college credits to the ATS degree. Our Adult & Transfer Student Center for Enrollment can help you determine which credits might transfer.

Time to Degree

The online ATS was designed with the working adult and parent in mind. The flexible online format allows you to study when convenient, giving you time for work and family.

If you enter with the full 30 technical credits, and no previous college coursework, you will only need to complete 21-30 additional, general education credits — which would take about two semesters of full-time study.

The University of Akron has been developing online courses for over a decade based on rigorous, research-based standards for quality online learning.

UAkron Online uses the nationally recognized Quality Matters rubric to ensure that our students experience online courses that are aligned to objectives, promote learner engagement, and utilize the right tools to create a robust learning environment. QM Standards have been thoroughly integrated into our course development process, from our technical workshops to our pedagogical seminars. Within the State of Ohio, UA has been a leader with more than 40 online courses receiving national recognition for meeting quality standards. We continue our commitment to creating excellent online courses and programs for our students.