Degrees and certificates

The two-year Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer is a general transfer degree. Successful completion of the AAOT will give you junior-level standing at a university.

There are two versions of the ASOT. You can focus on business or computer science. Both degrees will prepare you for a bachelor’s degree at one of Oregon’s public universities. Successful completion of the ASOT will give you junior-level standing at a university.

The Associate of Science two-year degree has both general education and discipline-specific requirements and isn’t just for science programs. It is designed for students planning to transfer to a public Oregon university. Some of the Associate of Science degrees CCC offers include biology, computer science, engineering, geology, horticulture, music and English. 

The AGS is a two-year degree that allows students to take a broad range of college-level coursework to meet degree requirements. If you choose this “build-your-own” degree and intend to transfer to a four-year university, you will need to work closely with a CCC advisor.

Career Pathway Certificates take three to nine months to complete and are between 12-44 credits. All 12-44 credits can count toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.

Benefits of Career Pathways Certificates:

• Short term training to advance in a specific career field.
• Opportunity to work in the field prior to completing a full two-year AAS degree.
• Flexibility to take a break from education and return later.

Students who complete a Career Pathways Certificate:

• Earn a certificate/credential designed to lead to employment.
• Can continue on to get an AAS degree without losing any credits.
• Leave with a certificate, which leads to better employment prospects.
• Show potential employers that they are qualified for the jobs they seek.

Career Pathways Certificates are perfect for:

• Unemployed/underemployed people
• Career changers
• Part-time students
• Those seeking quick entry to work
• High school students

Educational Focus Areas

• Business
• Creative Arts, Communication and Humanities
• Health Professions
• Industrial Technology and Automotive
• Natural Resources
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice
• Teaching and Education

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Nine CCC programs can be completed in nine months or less to get you job-ready.

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If your goal is to be prepared for the workforce within one year, a Certificate of Completion is a great place to start. A certificate in one of CCC’s career technical fields can provide you with the hands-on experience needed for an entry-level job in your field.

Many of our certificate programs also satisfy first-year requirements or about half of an Associate of Applied Science degree. So, if you earn a certificate, work for a while and want to return to CCC to earn your associate’s degree, you’ll be halfway there.

All of CCC’s AAS degrees are designed to be completed in two years. When you graduate, you’re ready to enter the workforce.