Embark on a journey of precision and technical innovation with our Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Associate of Applied Science degree! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world where precision meets technical excellence, transforming ideas into functional design drawings. Our rigorous program empowers you with cutting-edge technology, whether your ambitions lie in architectural projects, intricate mechanical systems or advanced product designs. Join us on this thrilling career path, where you'll contribute to shaping the future alongside engineers and architects. Dare to dream, design and excel with our CADD program!

The automotive technology program is designed to give students working knowledge in automobile service and repair. This field has become so specialized and technical that the demand for trained technicians increases daily. The program has been evaluated by the Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation standards of quality for training automobile technicians. It is certified in all eight areas of automotive technology. The shop is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and the latest technical publications to enhance student training.

The business department offers associate degrees in several areas of study for students interested in pursuing a business degree. Academic advisors can aid in selecting courses that apply toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, administrative services, business education, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing, or other business-related areas. Our Associate of Business degrees are 100% transferable to all public colleges in Arkansas, ensuring a seamless transition for students continuing their education.

The automotive technology program is designed to give students working knowledge in automobile service and repair. This field has become so specialized and technical that the demand for trained technicians increases daily. The program has been evaluated by the Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation standards of quality for training automobile technicians. It is certified in all eight areas of automotive technology. The shop is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and the latest technical publications to enhance student training.

The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree is designed for students who are working and need a degree and specific skills for their current job or a job upgrade. Though many of the courses are transferable, the degree is not particularly designed for students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution. Students should work closely with their advisor to determine the appropriate electives for this degree. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and complete at least 15 hours at ASU-Beebe to graduate.

Computer information systems intertwines technology with managing business and solving operational problems. This program prepares the student to enter the challenging field of computer information systems with knowledge of programming, database management and systems analysis. The program is designed to meet the business community's demand for adequately trained information systems specialists and provide students with a solid background to advance in this rapidly expanding field. Students learn how to develop, design, manage and maintain business technology infrastructure, as well as inform businesses of their specific technology needs.

The health information technology program teaches students the duties and responsibilities of health care managers, medical billing and coders, medical records specialists, billing and posting clerks, medical transcriptionists, and business administrative assistants and office managers. Through textbooks, applications and simulations, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills required for this field of study. These skills include ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT coding, insurance and billing, medical transcription, medical records management and reception area responsibilities.

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (AALA) is a 60-credit-hour general education transfer degree that requires courses in English/writing, the humanities and fine arts, history and the social sciences, mathematics, and the natural sciences. The AALA is designed for students who wish to take the first two years of a baccalaureate program before transferring to a four-year institution and guarantees that the general education core is satisfied at Arkansas four-year institutions. All electives must be chosen from the state-mandated directed electives list (see pages 96-98 of the catalog). Students who prefer a broader range of elective opportunities should choose the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technology program provides students with the opportunity to obtain skills that will prepare them for jobs ranging from semi-skilled workers who perform the operation and maintenance tasks, to plant superintendents who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems that may cost millions of dollars. The refrigeration and air condition industry field is so broad that no one could encompass it. This is why students seeking a career in this field should acquire the primary education that will form a solid foundation for the technical education required to qualify for a good job in the HVACR industry.

ASU-Beebe offers two-year Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees in criminal justice. In addition to those degrees, Technical certificates and certificates of proficiency are available in four areas: law enforcement, community policing, criminal investigation science and wildlife enforcement. These programs provide students with a broad review of the relationships between society and law, including examining the functions, operations, and interrelationships of the various components within the criminal justice system.

The business department offers associate degrees in several areas of study for students interested in pursuing a business degree. Academic advisors can aid in selecting courses that apply toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, administrative services, business education, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing, or other business-related areas. Our Associate of Business degrees are 100% transferable to all public colleges in Arkansas, ensuring a seamless transition for students continuing their education.

The health information technology program teaches students the duties and responsibilities of health care managers, medical billing and coders, medical records specialists, billing and posting clerks, medical transcriptionists, business administrative assistants and office managers. Through textbooks, applications and simulations, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills required for this field of study. These skills include ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT coding, insurance and billing, medical transcription, medical records management and reception area responsibilities.