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PCC highlights fast degree (Explorer News)

Pima Community College’s Northwest Campus is offering faster options to complete an associate’s degree, a release said. The accelerated degree options are “ideal for busy working adults to complete a degree for transfer to a university in two years,” it said.

New electrical engineering degree offers transfer options (Lake County Journals)

LAKE COUNTY JOURNALS GRAYSLAKE – The College of Lake County is launching a new associate in applied science degree in electrical engineering technology in the fall semester, starting Aug. 25. Though classes will soon start, prospective students can still enroll for this new program preparing graduates for immediate entry into careers or transfer into a bachelor’s degree completion program at two ...

LSC-CyFair offers new bachelor’s degree program (The Champions Sun)

Lone Star College-CyFair has now partnered with the University of Houston-Downtown to offer students a chance to earn a bachelor’s degree in general business while taking courses at LSC-CyFair.

College to offer Mexican American studies (Deer Park Broadcaster & Progress)

Starting this fall, San Jacinto College will offer a brand-new program, Mexican American studies, comprised of Mexican-American history, politics, humanities, literature, art and linguistics. Student may pursue an associate degree in Mexican American studies.