In addition, the college offers a number of "emphasis" degrees in specific majors. An "emphasis" degree is one designed by the college. It includes the core curriculum required in all degrees plus courses within the student's desired major. Students pursuing an "emphasis" degree should work closely with an advisor to ensure all courses will transfer and count toward the major at the selected institution to which the student plans to transfer. An "Articulated Emphasis" degree is one that will transfer to specified universities.

You must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction (not credit-by-examination) by the college of the DCCCD granting the degree. The degree must be awarded by a college that offers the program in which you majored. The Registrar must approve correspondence work for graduation credit. If you qualify for a degree from more than one college of the DCCCD, you must indicate which college is to award the degree.

• Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Emphasis in Art
• Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Emphasis in Journalism
• Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Emphasis in Photographic/Imaging
• Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Emphasis in Teacher Preparation (General Education)
• Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Emphasis in Urban Education