Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is an award-winning, fully accredited public two-year institution. Studies lead to a degree, certificate, industry credential, transfer to a four-year institution, career enhancement or personal enrichment. AACC also offers noncredit continuing professional education certificates leading to industry-recognized certifications. In addition, the college offers extension lifelong learning opportunities and noncredit continuing education courses to those seeking career training or retraining, adult basic skills or new areas of interest. AACC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and many of AACC’s academic programs receive additional accreditation from other organizations recognized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.