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No matter where you're going, PCC is a great place to start. With our academic options, you can earn training to get a rewarding job or earn credits to transfer to a university. If you need help choosing a program, you can talk to someone at one of our career centers.
Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
The programs in this pathway can lead to careers in creative professions and offer life-enriching learning you can apply toward a four-year degree.
Healthcare and Emergency Professions
Become a professional healer and enter a specialized medical field with the programs in this pathway. Learn in clinical settings with advanced technology. Compare the full range of healthcare programs at PCC.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Can you see yourself organizing information, improving communication, and making business decisions? If you like solving problems and achieving goals, start building a career in business.
Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation
Do you like to work with your hands? Do you enjoy constructing, repairing, and maintaining buildings, systems, and technology? See if there is a career here for you.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Launch your professional career in one of these programs or earn credit with science classes that will transfer to a university.
Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences
The programs in this pathway can lead to a career in public service or expand your knowledge of the world and society.
Addiction Counseling
Investigate patterns of drug and alcohol abuse and recovery
Public service + education
Anthropology
Research the evolution of human societies
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Apprenticeship and Trades
Participate in an employer-sponsored training program
Construction + manufacturing
Architectural Design and Drafting
Translate ideas into blueprints and 3D models of buildings
Art + communication
Art
Develop creative problem-solving by exploring visual arts
University transfer credits
Art + communication
ASL (American Sign Language)
Learn the grammar and culture of American Sign Language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
ASL/English Interpreting
Take formal training to become a sign language interpreter
Art + communication
Auto Collision Repair
Restore damaged vehicles with painting and structural repair
Construction + manufacturing
Automotive Service
Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair cars and light trucks
Construction + manufacturing
Aviation Maintenance
Repair and troubleshoot airplanes, helicopters, and jet engines
Construction + manufacturing
Aviation Science
Learn to fly and start your career as a professional pilot
Construction + manufacturing
Biology
Explore living systems, from tiny cells to the entire biosphere
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Building Construction
Become a carpenter, remodel homes, or manage build sites
Construction + manufacturing
Business Administration
Earn credentials in accounting, management, or marketing
Business + entrepreneurship
Chemistry
Explore microscopic worlds and prepare for healthcare careers
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Chicano and Latino Studies
Examine historical and current experiences of Latinos in the US
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Child and Family Studies
Develop observation and insight to work with kids and families
Public service + education
Civil and Construction Engineering Tech
Study the design of bridges, cities, and environment protection
Science + engineering
College Success and Career Guidance
Learn to manage time, finances, and personal commitments
University transfer credits
Communication Studies
Improve your intercultural and public speaking skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Create drawings and digital models of products and machines
Science + engineering
Computer Information Systems
Solve practical issues using networks, databases, and websites
Science + engineering
Computer Science
Focus on theory and mathematical foundations of programming
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Criminal Justice
Collect evidence, investigate cases, and protect individual rights
Public service + education
Dealer Service Technology
Intern at a Caterpillar dealership and repair heavy machinery
Construction + manufacturing
Dental Assisting
Prepare patients, sterilize tools, and provide chairside support
Healthcare + emergency
Diesel Service Technology
Become a mechanic for trucks, tractors, boats, and trains
Construction + manufacturing
Economics
Identify structures of wealth, poverty, and capitalism
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Electronic Engineering Technology
Study currents, voltage, circuits, and renewable energy
Science + engineering
Emergency Medical Services
Stabilize accident victims and transport those in medical crisis
Healthcare + emergency
Engineering
Study the fundamentals before transferring to a 4-year school
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Improve your ability to speak, read, and write in English
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Environmental Studies
Seek solutions to climate crisis and endangered species
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Ethnic Studies
Study the knowledge and experiences of people of color
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Facilities Maintenance - HVAC
Install and repair heating and cooling systems in large buildings
Construction + manufacturing
Fire Protection
Fight fires, perform rescues, and assist with natural disasters
Healthcare + emergency
Focus Awards
Earn awards in specialized fields of interest
Foods and Nutrition
Analyze dietary intake to prepare for careers in healthcare
University transfer credits
Healthcare + emergency
GED® and Adult Education
Prepare for the state high school equivalency test
Geography
Explore the landscape and societies of Earth's surface
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Geology and General Science
Connect to the Earth's physical systems
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Health Studies
Observe the role of physical and mental welfare in our culture
University transfer credits
Public service + education
History
Study past events and their influence on the present
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Humanities
Compare cultures through art, philosophy, history, and language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
International Studies
Examine the world community
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Journalism
Sharpen your reporting, writing, and editing skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Landscape Technology
Design and construct outdoor spaces and sustainable habitats
Construction + manufacturing
Library
Improve information seeking and research skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Literature
Improve comprehension and appreciation of written language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Machine Manufacturing Technology
Fabricate metal parts and tools using computerized equipment
Construction + manufacturing
Management and Supervisory Development
Resolve conflict and improve productivity in the workplace
Business + entrepreneurship
Mathematics
Improve math skills and prepare for math-intensive majors
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Medical Assisting
Schedule appointments, take vital signs, and send lab samples
Healthcare + emergency
Medical Laboratory Technology
Carry out lab tests to diagnose and prevent disease
Healthcare + emergency
Medical Professions
Learn basic healthcare skills while exploring career paths
Healthcare + emergency
Microelectronics Technology
Manufacture microchips and circuits in a cleanroom setting
Science + engineering
Music
Learn fundamentals of music theory and performance
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Native American Studies
Study indigenous voices, colonization, and tribal sovereignty
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Paralegal
Provide support to lawyers, corporations, and public institutions
Public service + education
Parenting Education and Family Life
Learn skills for a strong and healthy family
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Philosophy
Evaluate beliefs about how we should live our lives
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Physical Education
Develop skills in sports like dance, swimming, and self-defense
University transfer credits
Healthcare + emergency
Physics
Experiment with laws of motion and prepare for science careers
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Political Science
Research taxation, citizenship, and government
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Psychology
Analyze emotion, motivation, and personality
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Religious Studies
Investigate myths, doctrines, rituals, and traditions
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Social Justice
Explore approaches to the fair treatment of all people in society
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Sociology
Evaluate social problems and possible solutions
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Theatre Arts
Learn acting, directing, design, and stagecraft
University transfer credits
Art + communication
University Transfer
Take freshman and sophomore classes and transfer to a 4-year
Women's and Gender Studies
Understand how power and oppression shape our world
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Writing
Express ideas through poetry, essays, and screenwriting
University transfer credits
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