Academic Divisions and Schools – formerly Areas of Study (AoS)
Austin Community College (ACC) District offers programs of study that share common transfer paths, career tracks, and ways of looking at the world. Visit Academic & Career Programs for more information.
ACC’s Academic Affairs will be transitioning from Areas of Study to Schools effective with the new 2026-2027 academic year. The 2026-2027 Catalog reflects the new nomenclature and updates will be provided as they are made available.
Division of Healthcare Professions:
| School of Nursing |
| School of Health Sciences |
Division of Liberal Arts & Sciences:
| School of Humanities & Communications |
| School of Science, Engineering & Mathematics |
| School of Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Division of Professional Technical Education:
Each School has programs of study that consist of degree and certificate awards, or pathways, designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by offering simplified, streamlined, and targeted course selection. The pathways are intended to help you register for the courses you need to stay on a path to completion and success. These pathways provide assigned advisors, academic support, career-related extracurricular activities, and engaging student life activities.
You must choose a program of study when you apply to ACC but you can change to another if your interests or goals change. Your advisor can help you select the appropriate School’s program of study that best meets your needs. You should choose a program of study that best fits your transfer and career plans.
You must declare a major within your selected program of study before the end of your first semester at ACC. If you are receiving financial aid, you must declare a major upon application to the College in order to receive your funds. To declare or change your major, contact Advising Services.