Career & Technical Education
Ready to Start a Career?
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UCC's 2018 SkillsUSA Oregon State Champions
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Local family's heirloom sparks creativity, challenge for second-year welding student John Kunis.
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Day-long community service effort provided free dental services for UCC student veterans.
Read more ...“Choosing to go to school has made a huge difference in my life."
Read more ...Unchallenged high schooler finds his passion through UCC.
Read more ...“Roseburg lawyer Derek Simmons shares his success in connection with the UCC Paralegal program.”
Read more ...“I got hired before I even graduated.”
Read more ...UCC student chooses non-traditional career path in high-demand industry.
Read more ...Career prospects for UCC paralegal graduates are good inside and outside of Douglas County.
Read more ...When Amanda was choosing a career, she looked for something stable with long-term benefits and growth. She found everything she wanted through UCC's Paralegal program.
Read more ...“I wanted to prove that I could do it. And I did. Hard work pays off.”
Read more ...PRA Coordinator and UCC alum Brad O'Dell shares what lead him to become a Sergeant and PIO with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.
Read more ...UCC Police Reserve Academy graduate demonstrates the right qualities to be successful in law enforcement.
Read more ...One-on-one relationships with professors help students prepare for university studies.
Read more ...College begins Cybersecurity program this fall.
Read more ...UCC graduate pursues her passion in law enforcement. Now, she serves as a Sutherlin Police Officer.
Read more ...UCC Computer Information Systems student pitched business idea at 2015 Startup Weekend.
Read more ...Mother supports daughter in the pursuit of a career.
Read more ...Career and technical programs provide knowledge and training for a wide variety of occupations that demand education beyond high school.
You can prepare for employment by completing a two-year associate degree in applied sciences or by completing shorter term certificate programs. In many career fields, this training may enhance employment opportunities by providing you with industry certifications desired by employers. Be sure to speak with an academic adviser about your career and education options. Meanwhile, please explore our Career & Technical program offerings.
Career & Technical Programs
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is intended to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. The AAS degree may also help you prepare for career advancement, occupational licenses, or study at the baccalaureate level. As a minimum, the AAS must include 90 quarter credits or equivalent proficiency; a recognizable core of, or demonstrated competencies in, specific general education courses; and an established standard of academic achievement.
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of completion are awarded for occupational content only. They must be state approved, have a defined job entry point, represent college level work, and meet State Board of Education criteria. Certificates of completion programs must be comprised of 12 to 108 credits.
Career Pathways
Programs that have a career pathway road map will be denoted by a
. Career Pathway road maps help you to visualize our educational offerings. With it, you can also see how our certificates and degrees lead to a career. Plus, you can explore educational options after completing your certificate or degree. You can read more on the career pathways page.
