Programs A – Z

We offer the following Programs:

Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees

Community and technical colleges play an important role in producing baccalaureate degree graduates in Washington State. Our programs meet state goals for increasing the overall number of baccalaureate degrees awarded.

We offer the following BAS Degrees:

More information can also be found in our catalog.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees provide competencies related to the workplace; these degrees are not designed as a transfer degree to a four-year institution. Students earning an AAS may go on to earn Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) degrees offered at community colleges in the state.

Search our programs below to locate the program that fits your interest.

Direct Transfer Degrees

YVC offers direct transfer agreement (DTA) degrees: associate in arts – DTA, associate in business – DTA, and associate in science – Transfer. These degrees ensure satisfaction of lower division general education (or core) requirements and lower division business requirements at the state four-year institutions.

Review all of our Direct Transfer Degrees in our catalog.

Certificates of Achievement

The certificate programs offered at YVC include a wide range of subjects and require varying lengths of time for completion. The specific requirements for each certificate are listed in the program descriptions section of this catalog.

Search our programs below to locate the program that fits your interest.

What is a Combined Associate of Applied Science?

An Associate of Applied Science along with the technical program allows students to work more effectively in their chosen field and to help them compete for advanced opportunities. In addition to completing their technical program at Perry Technical Institute, students complete credits at Yakima Valley College. Credits are designated as core requirements and are required for all programs.

Perry Tech/ YVC Combined Degrees

High School Programs

I-BEST

I-BEST opportunities enable students to develop both their literacy and job skills as they prepare for the workforce and continued study in college. I-BEST offerings pair a professional/technical content instructor with an adult basic education instructor to help students progress in reading, writing, and math while also training for a career.

YVC offers the following I-BEST opportunities:

  • Agriculture
    Business Technology
    Pharmacy Assistant
    Phlebotomy Certification 

Learn more about I-BEST 

GED Preparation

YVC offers GED Preparation to students interested in studying for the GED exam through individualized and classroom support. Students need to have strong academic skills and knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, math, computer technology, social studies, and science in order to pass the exam.

English Language Acquisition (ELA/ESL) classes

The primary emphasis of YVC’s English Language Acquisition (formerly ESL) is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Classes combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills.​​

“Washington 45” list transfer courses

Programs and Areas of Interest

A-Z Degree and Certificate worksheets and graduation applications are available through the links. For more information, click the Area of Study links to learn more about the programs and areas of interest.
Area of StudyPathwayDegree/CertificateWorksheetApplication
AccountingBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
AccountingBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Accounting ClerkBusinessCertificateApplication
Agribusiness- Applied Science TransferSTEMAAS-TWorksheetApplication
Agricultural Sciences, BASSTEMBAS
Agriculture - AgribusinessSTEMAASApplication
Anthropology: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Art: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Automotive Service TechnologyBusinessAASApplication
BiologySTEMAS-T T1/AA-DTAApplication
Business Administration - AAS TransferBusinessAAS-TWorksheetApplication
Business Administration - Retail ManagementBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business Administration - MarketingBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business Administration - ManagementBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business: Direct Transfer AgreementBusinessAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Business ManagementBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business ManagementBusinessBASWorksheetContact BAS
Business Technology - Administrative Assistant BusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Bilingual Administrative AssistantBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Bilingual Legal Office Assistant BusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Bilingual Medical Office AssistantBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Bilingual Office Assistant BusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - General Office AssistantBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Legal Office AssistantBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Legal Receptionist BusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Medical Office AssistantBusinessAASWorksheetApplication
Business Technology - Medical ReceptionistBusinessCertificateWorksheetApplication
ChemistrySTEMAS-T T1/AA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Communication Speech: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Computed Tomography (CT)HealthcareCertificateApplication
Computer ScienceSTEMAA-DTA/MRPWorksheetApplication
Criminal JusticeSocial Sciences & EducationAASWorksheetApplication
Criminal JusticeSocial Sciences & EducationAAS-TWorksheetApplication
Criminal Justice Communications/Call TakerSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateWorksheetApplication
Criminal Justice CorrectionalSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateWorksheetApplication
Criminal Justice Crime Scene InvestigationSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateWorksheetApplication
Criminal Justice Police Clerk/Support SpecialistSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateWorksheetApplication
Dental AssistingHealthcareCertificateApplication
Dental HygieneHealthcareBAS
Dental Hygiene: Bridge to Dental HygieneHealthcareBASContact BASContact BAS
DraftingSTEMCertificateApplication
Drama: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Civil Engineering TechnologySTEMAASApplication
Land Survey and Construction DesignSTEMAASApplication
Economics: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Education & Early Childhood TransferSocial Sciences & EducationAAS-TApplication
Early Childhood EducationSocial Sciences & EducationAASApplication
Early Childhood Education ParaeducatorSocial Sciences & EducationAASApplication
Early Childhood Education AdministrationSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education to WSU, AAS-TSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education Family Child CareSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education GeneralSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education Infant-Toddler CareSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education InitialSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education School Age CareSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Early Childhood Education State CertificateSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Electrical TechnologySTEMAASApplication
EngineeringSTEMAS-T T2AA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
EnglishArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Ethnic Studies: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Geography: Direct Transfer AgreementSTEMAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
GeologySTEMAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration TechnologySTEMAASApplication
History: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Information Technology - Computer Science STEMAA-DTA//MRPWorksheetApplication
Information Technology - General BusinessCertificateApplication
Information Technology - General BusinessAASApplication
Information Technology - Network Administrator BusinessAASApplication
Information Technology - Networking System Administration BusinessBASWorksheet
Information Technology - Office Suite BusinessCertificateApplication
Information Technology - Support Specialist BusinessAASApplication
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation TechnologySTEMAASApplication
Managing & Maintaining the PC BusinessCertificateApplication
Mass Communications: Direct Transfer AgreementBusinessAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Mathematics: Direct Transfer AgreementSTEMAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Medical AssistingHealthcareAASApplication
Medical AssistingHealthcareCertificateApplication
Medical Billing and CodingHealthcareCertificateApplication
Spanish/English Medical InterpreterHealthcareCertificateApplication
Modern Languages: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Music: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
NursingHealthcareAA-DTA//MRPContact NursingContact Nursing
Practical NursingHealthcareCertificateContact NursingContact Nursing
Nutrition: Direct Transfer AgreementSTEMAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Pharmacy TechnicianHealthcareCertificateApplication
Pharmacy TechnologyHealthcareAASApplication
Philosophy: Direct Transfer AgreementArts & HumanitiesAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
PhlebotomyHealthcareCertificateApplication
Physical Therapist AssistantHealthcareAAS
PhysicsSTEMAS-T T2AA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Political Science: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
PsychologySocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Radiologic SciencesHealthcareAASApplication
ScoutingSTEMCertificateWorksheetApplication
Sociology: Direct Transfer AgreementSocial Sciences & EducationAA-DTAAA Degree FormsAA Degree Forms
Sterile Processing TechnicianHealthcareCertificateApplication
Substance Use Disorder Social Sciences & EducationAASWorksheetApplication
Substance Use DisorderSocial Sciences & EducationCertificateApplication
Surgical TechnologyHealthcareAASWorksheetApplication
Teacher EducationSocial Sciences & EducationBASWorksheet
Tree Fruit ProductionSTEMCertificateApplication
Veterinary TechnologyHealthcareAASApplication
Vineyard TechnologySTEMAASApplication
Vineyard TechnologySTEMCertificateApplication
Vineyard Technology STEMAAS-TApplication
Vineyard & Winery Technology STEMAASApplication
Wine SalesSTEMCertificateApplication
Winery TechnologySTEMAASApplication
Production/Pest ManagementSTEMAASApplication
Winery TechnologySTEMCertificateApplication
This table contains some transfer degree forms. All other associate degrees can be found in the A-Z Table.
DegreeWorksheetApplication
Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Degree (DTA) 999AWorksheetApplication
Associate in Business Direct Transfer Degree (DTA/MRP) 999CWorksheetApplication
Associate in Business Direct Transfer (DTA) Degree 999CWorksheetApplication
Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T) Track 1 999LApplication
Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T) Track 2 999MWorksheetApplication