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Career and technical (CTE) 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 employers desire. Be sure to meet with an academic adviser about your career and education options. Meanwhile, please explore our CTE program offerings.
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Career Technical Programs
Career & Technical (CTE) Programs
| APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
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| Clay Baumgartner, Department Chair, 541-440-4683 |
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| AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY |
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| Automotive Basic Technician |
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| Automotive Advanced Technician |
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| Automotive Service Technology |
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| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
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| Cybersecurity - New! |
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| Computer Information Systems |
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Computer Information Systems
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Junior Database Administrator
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Junior Programmer
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Junior Web Developer
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| Cisco Networking Support Technician |
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Microsoft Networking Support Technician
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Server Administrator
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| Microsoft Office Technologist - Online! |
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| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY |
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| Civil Engineering & Surveying |
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| Civil Engineering & Surveying - Applied Water Quality Option |
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| Civil Engineering & Surveying - Applied Surveying Option |
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| Engineering & Drafting Technician |
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| Drafting |
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| Surveying |
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| Geographic Information Systems |
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Water Quality
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| WELDING |
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| Welding |
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| Welding: Aluminum Only |
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| APPRENTICESHIPS |
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| Tracy Placido, Department Coordinator, 541-440-4675 |
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| Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies * |
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| Electrician Apprenticeship: Inside Electrician * |
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| Electrician Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Plant Technician * |
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| Electrician Apprenticeship: Limited Maintenance Electrician * |
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| Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies (Limited) * |
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| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology * |
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| Industrial Millwright * |
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| Industrial Machinist * |
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| Industrial Pipe Fitter * |
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* You should be sponsored by your employer as an apprentice in order to enter these programs.
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| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
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| Toni Clough, Department Chair, 541-440-7790 |
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| Business Technology: Entry Management |
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| Business Technology: Entrepreneurship |
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| Business Technology: Financial Services - Online! |
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| Business Technology: Marketing - Online! |
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| Business Technology: Supervision |
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| Business Technology: WAFC Retail Management - Online! |
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| Office Technology: Executive Business Assistant - Online! |
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| Office Technology: Front Office Medical Assistant - Online! |
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| Office Technology: Medical Billing & Collections Clerk - Online! |
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| Office Technology: Medical Office Administration - Online! |
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| Office Technology: Office Assistant - Online! |
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| COMMUNITY & WORKFORCE TRAINING |
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| Commercial Truck Driving info, 541-440-4668 |
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| Commercial Truck Driving |
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| HEALTH SCIENCES |
AAS |
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| April Myler, Department Chair, 541-440-7879 |
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| Dental Assisting |
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| Nursing Assistant Level One |
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| Registered Nurse |
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| HUMANITIES |
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| Amy Fair, Department Chair, 541-440-4649 |
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| Communication Studies: Public Relations Specialist |
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| Communication Studies: Public Relations Communication Assistant |
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| Communication Studies: Communications Specialist in Organizations |
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| OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING |
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| Jessica Richardson, Recruitment Coordinator, 541-440-4677 |
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| PUBLIC SAFETY |
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| Roger Kennedy, Department Chair, 541-440-7680 |
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| Criminal Justice |
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| Criminal Justice: Juvenile Corrections |
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| Criminal Justice: Police Reserve Academy |
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| Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic |
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| Fire Science |
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| SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES |
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| Crystal Sullivan, Department Chair, 541-440-4663 |
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| EDUCATION |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Early Childhood Education: Infant / Toddler |
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| Early Childhood Education: Pre-School |
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| HUMAN SERVICES |
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| Human Services |
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Addiction Studies
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Case Aide
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Addiction Treatment
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| PARALEGAL STUDIES |
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| Paralegal Studies - Online! |
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| SOUTHERN OREGON WINE INSTITUTE |
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| Andy Swan, Interim Director, 541-440-4709 |
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| Viticulture |
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| Viticulture & Enology |
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| Wine Marketing Assistant |
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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 are 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.
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