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Welcome to Fullerton College
Fullerton College offers its students a comprehensive academic experience, in a real college setting. We are committed to quality education in all areas of study, ranging from transfer-level courses to career degree and certificate programs. These programs, coupled with our full complement of student support services and excellent faculty, ensure student success.
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Programs in Career Education (also known as Career and Technical Education or CTE) at Fullerton College are among the highest ranked two-year and short-term programs in the country. CTE is about preparing students for careers. CTE contributes to the overall reputation of Fullerton College as being one of the very best public California community colleges.
Architecture and Construction
Learn to design buildings, houses and other structures. The Architecture and Construction Technology Programs provide students with a variety of classes in architectural ...
Learn to design buildings, houses and other structures. The Architecture and Construction Technology Programs provide students with a variety of class...
Architecture and Construction
Learn to design buildings, houses and other structures. The Architecture and Construction Technology Programs provide students with a variety of class...
Art & Digital Arts
Art and Digital Arts programs combine practice and theory to expose students to current design software and techniques and prepare students to succeed any of a variety of...
Art and Digital Arts programs combine practice and theory to expose students to current design software and techniques and prepare students to succeed...
Art & Digital Arts
Art and Digital Arts programs combine practice and theory to expose students to current design software and techniques and prepare students to succeed...
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology Department at Fullerton College is committed to preparing students for employment in the automotive service and repair industry.
Students learn...
The Automotive Technology Department at Fullerton College is committed to preparing students for employment in the automotive service and repair indus...
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology Department at Fullerton College is committed to preparing students for employment in the automotive service and repair indus...
Biotechnology
Our mission is to generate enthusiasm and practical knowledge by offering many
opportunities for students to perform hands-on, learning activities in the lucrative field...
Our mission is to generate enthusiasm and practical knowledge by offering many
opportunities for students to perform hands-on, learning activities in...
Biotechnology
Our mission is to generate enthusiasm and practical knowledge by offering many
opportunities for students to perform hands-on, learning activities in...
Business
The Business Programs at Fullerton College prepare students for employment in supervisory and management roles in companies and organizations in a variety of industries. ...
The Business Programs at Fullerton College prepare students for employment in supervisory and management roles in companies and organizations in a var...
Business
The Business Programs at Fullerton College prepare students for employment in supervisory and management roles in companies and organizations in a var...
Child Development & Educational Studies
The Child Development and Educational Studies Department at Fullerton College has a rich tradition of providing quality instruction and active professional participation ...
The Child Development and Educational Studies Department at Fullerton College has a rich tradition of providing quality instruction and active profess...
Child Development & Educational Studies
The Child Development and Educational Studies Department at Fullerton College has a rich tradition of providing quality instruction and active profess...
Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department at Fullerton College studies the use of software, hardware, data, networks, and the Internet to design and develop infor...
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department at Fullerton College studies the use of software, hardware, data, networks, and the Internet to desi...
Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department at Fullerton College studies the use of software, hardware, data, networks, and the Internet to desi...
Cosmetology
The beauty industry is a vast field with plenty of exciting opportunities for careers in hair and cosmetology and it’s growing! The Cosmetology program at Fullerton Col...
The beauty industry is a vast field with plenty of exciting opportunities for careers in hair and cosmetology and it’s growing! The Cosmetology prog...
Cosmetology
The beauty industry is a vast field with plenty of exciting opportunities for careers in hair and cosmetology and it’s growing! The Cosmetology prog...
Drone Technology
The Fullerton College Drone Technology program offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for a career in: Survey...
The Fullerton College Drone Technology program offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for...
Drone Technology
The Fullerton College Drone Technology program offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for...
Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology Certificate program is the study of technologies, sciences and management practices that provides a background in materials, advanced manufac...
The Engineering Technology Certificate program is the study of technologies, sciences and management practices that provides a background in materia...
Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology Certificate program is the study of technologies, sciences and management practices that provides a background in materia...
Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Fashion Design and Merchandising programs provide students with hands-on experience, coupled with a strong theory-based education, to acquire job skills necessary to ...
The Fashion Design and Merchandising programs provide students with hands-on experience, coupled with a strong theory-based education, to acquire job ...
Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Fashion Design and Merchandising programs provide students with hands-on experience, coupled with a strong theory-based education, to acquire job ...
Horticulture
The Horticulture Department at Fullerton College is one of the leading community college programs in California. We offer a varied program that provides “hands-on” cl...
The Horticulture Department at Fullerton College is one of the leading community college programs in California. We offer a varied program that provid...
Horticulture
The Horticulture Department at Fullerton College is one of the leading community college programs in California. We offer a varied program that provid...
Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design Technology Department offers certificate programs in Residential Design, Commercial Design, Interior Design Assistant, and an Interior Design Associat...
The Interior Design Technology Department offers certificate programs in Residential Design, Commercial Design, Interior Design Assistant, and an Inte...
Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design Technology Department offers certificate programs in Residential Design, Commercial Design, Interior Design Assistant, and an Inte...
Manufacturing
Fullerton College offers a number of programs that prepare students to excel in exciting careers in the field of Manufacturing.

The Industrial Drafting Technology Prog...
Fullerton College offers a number of programs that prepare students to excel in exciting careers in the field of Manufacturing.

The Industrial Draf...
Manufacturing
Fullerton College offers a number of programs that prepare students to excel in exciting careers in the field of Manufacturing.

The Industrial Draf...
Media Studies
The Fullerton College Media Studies Department offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for a career in journal...
The Fullerton College Media Studies Department offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for...
Media Studies
The Fullerton College Media Studies Department offers an industry-oriented training program designed to prepare you with skills that you will need for...
Music
Each semester, over 4,000 students and 875 majors study one or more of the 80 classes available in music appreciation, music history, music theory, applied music, commerc...
Each semester, over 4,000 students and 875 majors study one or more of the 80 classes available in music appreciation, music history, music theory, ap...
Music
Each semester, over 4,000 students and 875 majors study one or more of the 80 classes available in music appreciation, music history, music theory, ap...
Nutrition and Physical Education
The Nutrition and Physical Education Programs are designed to educate students who are interested in entering the fitness industry or for those who are interested in coac...
The Nutrition and Physical Education Programs are designed to educate students who are interested in entering the fitness industry or for those who ar...
Nutrition and Physical Education
The Nutrition and Physical Education Programs are designed to educate students who are interested in entering the fitness industry or for those who ar...
Printing Technology
Fullerton College offers hands-on training on modern, high-speed equipment. The printing program is dedicated to serving three distinct groups: students who wish to learn...
Fullerton College offers hands-on training on modern, high-speed equipment. The printing program is dedicated to serving three distinct groups: studen...
Printing Technology
Fullerton College offers hands-on training on modern, high-speed equipment. The printing program is dedicated to serving three distinct groups: studen...
Public Services
The Administration of Justice Department prepares students for careers in local, state and federal law enforcement, security, and court administration. Courses within the...
The Administration of Justice Department prepares students for careers in local, state and federal law enforcement, security, and court administration...
Public Services
The Administration of Justice Department prepares students for careers in local, state and federal law enforcement, security, and court administration...
Theatre Arts
Offering one of the most diversified theatre curriculum and ambitious production schedules of all community colleges, the Theatre Arts Department at Fullerton College is ...
Offering one of the most diversified theatre curriculum and ambitious production schedules of all community colleges, the Theatre Arts Department at F...
Theatre Arts
Offering one of the most diversified theatre curriculum and ambitious production schedules of all community colleges, the Theatre Arts Department at F...
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Fullerton College offers a robust selection of programs, including over 140 Career and Technical Education options for anyone interested in advancing in a profession, or seeking training for new career opportunities. With guidance from seasoned instructors at Fullerton College, learn and engage in the college’s modern facilities, gain the skills and knowledge to succeed, and thrive in today’s high-demand industries.
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News & Events
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Fullerton College Machine Technology Partnership with CTMAA
FEBRUARY 2021 CTE MONTH
Manufacturing Month 2020
Printing & Design Student Takes Home 3rd Place in Southern California Packaging Competition
Fullerton College's Drone Lab Selected for FAA Training Program
News & Events
Learn about what's new and upcoming events at Fullerton College.
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Fullerton College Machine Technology Partnership with CTMAA
FEBRUARY 2021 CTE MONTH
Manufacturing Month 2020
Fullerton College Machine Technology Partnership with CTMAA
FEBRUARY 2021 CTE MONTH
Manufacturing Month 2020
Fullerton College Machine Technology Partnership with CTMAA
FEBRUARY 2021 CTE MONTH
Manufacturing Month 2020
Fullerton College Machine Technology Partnership with CTMAA
FEBRUARY 2021 CTE MONTH
Manufacturing Month 2020
Student Success Stories
Fullerton College offers its students a comprehensive academic experience, in a real college setting.
Fullerton Has Tremendous Impact
“I am from Mexico City and I arrived here when I was eighteen. I thought about what I should do with my life. In Mexico, I used to make my own clothes but I didn’t know I was into fashion until I got here. Fullerton College has put me in a state where I want more and this is just the beginning. Fullerton College made me future built!”
- Mario
Fashion Design
Instructors Are Beyond Amazing
"The thing I love the most is knowing that I can change someone’s life for the better. Your environment can really impact your happiness. I realized I could turn my passion into a career at Fullerton College which I am really grateful for. The professors are extremely knowledgeable about the program and helping their students succeed and getting them into their desired field."
- Cambria Lentz
Interior Design
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Silver Star Program
Multiple programs at Fullerton College have been named as Strong Workforce Stars because they demonstrate the following outcomes, based on Strong Workforce Program LaunchBoard data:
1.  An increase in earnings by 50% or more, based on a match to the state wage file, for students who were last enrolled in 2015-16
2.  Attainment of the regional living wage by 70% or more, based on a match to the state wage file, for students who were last enrolled in 2015-16
3.  90%+ are employed in a job similar to their field of study, according to the CTE Outcomes Survey, for students who were last enrolled in 2014-15
SILVER STARS
• Interior Design Assistant: 117% increase in earnings and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Construction Management: 62% increase in earnings and 77% of students attained the regional living wage
• Accounting: 51% increase in earnings and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
BRONZE STARS
• Printing and Lithography: 53% increase in earnings
• Automotive Technology: 71% increase in earnings
• Horticulture: 104% increase in earnings
• Marketing and Distribution: 92% increase in earnings
• Real Estate: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Massage Therapy: 64% increase in earnings
• Cosmetology and Barbering: 84% increase in earnings
• Child Development-Early Care and Education: 100% of students are employed in a job similar totheir field of study
• Construction Crafts Technology: 58% increase in earnings
• Television (including combined TV-film-video): 68% increase in earnings
• Computer Information Systems: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Commercial Music: 52% increase in earnings
• Administration of Justice: 65% increase in earnings
• Fashion: 73% increase in earnings
• Paralegal: 63% increase in earnings
Bronze Star Program
Multiple programs at Fullerton College have been named as Strong Workforce Stars because they demonstrate the following outcomes, based on Strong Workforce Program LaunchBoard data:
1.  An increase in earnings by 50% or more, based on a match to the state wage file, for students who were last enrolled in 2015-16
2.  Attainment of the regional living wage by 70% or more, based on a match to the state wage file, for students who were last enrolled in 2015-16
3.  90%+ are employed in a job similar to their field of study, according to the CTE Outcomes Survey, for students who were last enrolled in 2014-15
BRONZE STARS
• Printing and Lithography: 53% increase in earnings
• Automotive Technology: 71% increase in earnings
• Horticulture: 104% increase in earnings
• Marketing and Distribution: 92% increase in earnings
• Real Estate: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Massage Therapy: 64% increase in earnings
• Cosmetology and Barbering: 84% increase in earnings
• Child Development-Early Care and Education: 100% of students are employed in a job similar totheir field of study
• Construction Crafts Technology: 58% increase in earnings
• Television (including combined TV-film-video): 68% increase in earnings
• Computer Information Systems: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Commercial Music: 52% increase in earnings
• Administration of Justice: 65% increase in earnings
• Fashion: 73% increase in earnings
• Paralegal: 63% increase in earnings
SILVER STARS
• Interior Design Assistant: 117% increase in earnings and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
• Construction Management: 62% increase in earnings and 77% of students attained the regional living wage
• Accounting: 51% increase in earnings and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study
Gold Star
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