All pathways
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.
Short term
Kick off your career quickly or learn more about your current field in a year or less with one of our short term certificates.
2-years
Earn your associate's in one of our career technical fields in just two years and open doors to well-paying, long-term careers.
4+ years
Earn your university transfer degree in two years and then transfer to the university of your choice to finish your bachelor's degree.
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Investigate patterns of drug and alcohol abuse and recovery
2 degrees and certificates for Addiction Counseling
- Associate Addiction Counselor, associate degree
- Counselor In Training, less than 1 year certificate
Research the evolution of human societies
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Participate in an employer-sponsored training program
11 degrees and certificates for Apprenticeship and Trades
- Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, associate degree
- Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, completion certificate
- Electrician Apprenticeship Technology, associate degree
- Electrician Apprenticeship Technology, completion certificate
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship, associate degree
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship, completion certificate
- Limited Electrician Apprenticeship Technology, completion certificate
- Manual Trades Apprenticeship, completion certificate
- Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice, completion certificate
- Pre-Trade Pathway, career-pathway
- Pre-Trades for Advanced Manufacturing, career-pathway
Translate ideas into blueprints and 3D models of buildings
2 degrees and certificates for Architectural Design and Drafting
- Architectural Design and Drafting, associate degree
- Architectural Design and Drafting: Residential, associate degree
Develop creative problem-solving by exploring visual arts
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Learn the grammar and culture of American Sign Language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Take formal training to become a sign language interpreter
1 degrees and certificates for ASL/English Interpreting
- ASL/English Interpreting, associate degree
Restore damaged vehicles with painting and structural repair
4 degrees and certificates for Auto Collision Repair
- Auto Body Painting, less than 1 year certificate
- Auto Collision Repair Technology, associate degree
- Auto Collision Repair Technology, 2 year certificate
- Auto Collision Repair Technology, less than 1 year certificate
Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair cars and light trucks
3 degrees and certificates for Automotive Service
- Automotive Service Technology, associate degree
- Automotive Service Technology, 2 year certificate
- Honda PACT, associate degree
Repair and troubleshoot airplanes, helicopters, and jet engines
4 degrees and certificates for Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, associate degree
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2 year certificate
- Aviation Maintenance Technology: Airframe, 1 year certificate
- Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant, 1 year certificate
Learn to fly and start your career as a professional pilot
2 degrees and certificates for Aviation Science
- Aviation Science: Airplane with Flight Instructor, associate degree
- Aviation Science: Airplane without Flight Instructor, associate degree
Explore living systems, from tiny cells to the entire biosphere
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Conduct lab experiments and research new medicines
3 degrees and certificates for Bioscience Technology
- Advanced Bioscience Technologist, career-pathway
- Bioscience Technician, career-pathway
- Bioscience Technology, associate degree
Become a carpenter, remodel homes, or manage build sites
4 degrees and certificates for Building Construction
- Building Construction Technology, associate degree
- Building Construction Technology, less than 1 year certificate
- Construction Management, associate degree
- Design and Build Remodeling, associate degree
Examine buildings for safety and fire hazards
2 degrees and certificates for Building Inspection
- Building Inspection Technology, associate degree
- Residential Plans Examination, career-pathway
Earn credentials in accounting, management, or marketing
7 degrees and certificates for Business Administration
- Accelerated Accounting, less than 1 year certificate
- Accounting, associate degree
- Accounting Clerk, 1 year certificate
- Entry-Level Accounting Clerk, career-pathway
- Management, associate degree
- Marketing, associate degree
- Marketing, 1 year certificate
Explore microscopic worlds and prepare for healthcare careers
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Examine historic and current experiences of Latinos in the US
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Study Mandarin Chinese language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Study the design of bridges, cities, and environment protection
1 degrees and certificates for Civil and Construction Engineering Tech
- Civil and Construction Engineering Technology, associate degree
Learn to manage time, finances, and personal commitments
University transfer credits
Improve your intercultural and public speaking skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Create drawings and digital models of products and machines
4 degrees and certificates for Computer Aided Design and Drafting
- CAD Operator, career-pathway
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting, 1 year certificate
- Mechanical Drafter, career-pathway
- Technical Designer, career-pathway
Solve practical issues using networks, databases, and websites
15 degrees and certificates for Computer Information Systems
- Advanced Windows Network Security, less than 1 year certificate
- Computer Information Systems, associate degree
- Computer Information Systems, 1 year certificate
- Cybersecurity, associate degree
- Cybersecurity Foundations, less than 1 year certificate
- Database Design and SQL, less than 1 year certificate
- Java Application Programming, less than 1 year certificate
- Network Administration, associate degree
- Network Administration: Linux Server, less than 1 year certificate
- Network Administration: Microsoft Server, less than 1 year certificate
- Network Security: Linux, less than 1 year certificate
- Network Security: Windows, less than 1 year certificate
- Python Application Programming, less than 1 year certificate
- Secure Programming, less than 1 year certificate
- Web Development and Design, associate degree
Focus on theory and mathematical programming foundations
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Collect evidence, investigate cases, and protect rights
1 degrees and certificates for Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice, associate degree
Intern at a Caterpillar dealership and repair heavy machinery
2 degrees and certificates for Dealer Service Technology
- Caterpillar Electric Power, associate degree
- Dealer Service Technology, associate degree
Prepare patients, sterilize tools, and provide chairside support
1 degrees and certificates for Dental Assisting
- Dental Assisting, 1 year certificate
Perform advanced procedures like cleanings and anesthetics
1 degrees and certificates for Dental Hygiene
- Dental Hygiene, associate degree
Become a mechanic for trucks, tractors, boats, and trains
5 degrees and certificates for Diesel Service Technology
- Diesel Service Technology, associate degree
- Diesel Service Technology, 2 year certificate
- Diesel Service Technology, less than 1 year certificate
- Electric Power Generation Service, associate degree
- Electric Power Generation Service, career-pathway
Provides the skills to work in early childhood centers
3 degrees and certificates for Early Childhood Education
- Childcare Aide, career-pathway
- Early Childhood Education, associate degree
- Early Childhood Education, career-pathway
Identify structures of wealth, poverty, and capitalism
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Start your career as a teacher or teaching assistant
5 degrees and certificates for Education
- CTE Educator, career-pathway
- Educator, associate degree
- Elementary Education, associate degree
- Paraprofessional Educator, less than 1 year certificate
- University Transfer, associate degree
Study currents, voltage, circuits, and renewable energy
6 degrees and certificates for Electronic Engineering Technology
- Biomedical Engineering Technology Option, associate degree
- Electronic Engineering Technology, associate degree
- Electronic Engineering Technology, career-pathway
- Mechatronics, Automation, and Robotics Engineering Technology Option, associate degree
- Renewable Energy Systems Option, associate degree
- Wireless and Data Communications Engineering Technology Option, associate degree
Stabilize accident victims and transport those in medical crisis
3 degrees and certificates for Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Services, 1 year certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician, career-pathway
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, associate degree
Study the fundamentals before transferring to a 4-year school
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Improve your ability to speak, read, and write in English
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Seek solutions to climate crisis and endangered species
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Study the knowledge and experiences of people of color
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Become a personal trainer, coach, or fitness instructor
5 degrees and certificates for Exercise Science
- Exercise Science, associate degree
- Group Fitness Leader, career-pathway
- Healthy Older Adult Fitness, career-pathway
- Personal Trainer, career-pathway
- Yoga Teacher, career-pathway
Administer vision tests and assist eye doctors
2 degrees and certificates for Eye Technician
- Eye Technician, 1 year certificate
- Optician Assistant, non-credit training
Install and repair heating and cooling systems
3 degrees and certificates for Facilities Maintenance - HVAC
- Facilities Maintenance Technology, associate degree
- Facilities Maintenance Technology, less than 1 year certificate
- HVAC/R Installation, career-pathway
Prepares you for entry-level human service work
2 degrees and certificates for Family and Human Services
- Family and Human Services, associate degree
- Foundations in Human Services, career-pathway
Fight fires, perform rescues, and assist with natural disasters
2 degrees and certificates for Fire Protection
- Fire Protection Technology, associate degree
- Fire Protection Technology, career-pathway
Earn awards in specialized fields of interest
13 degrees and certificates for Focus Awards
- Asian Studies, focus award
- Black Studies, focus award
- China Studies, focus award
- Communication Studies, focus award
- Creative Writing, focus award
- Earth Science, focus award
- Global Studies, focus award
- Health Studies, focus award
- History, focus award
- Peace and Conflict, focus award
- Social Justice, focus award
- Sustainability, focus award
- Women's and Gender Studies, focus award
Analyze dietary intake to prepare for careers in healthcare
University transfer credits
Healthcare + emergency
Study French language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Prepare for the state high school equivalency test
1 degrees and certificates for GED® and Adult Education
- GED®, non-credit training
Explore the landscape and societies of Earth's surface
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Connect to the Earth's physical systems
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Study German language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Start a career helping older adults stay active and engaged
2 degrees and certificates for Gerontology
- Gerontology, associate degree
- Gerontology Professional, career-pathway
Design maps that illustrate and interpret statistics
3 degrees and certificates for GIS and Geospatial
- Geographic Information Systems, less than 1 year certificate
- Geomatics, associate degree
- Geospatial UAS Specialist, less than 1 year certificate
Communicate visually through illustrations and typography
1 degrees and certificates for Graphic Design
- Graphic Design, associate degree
Collect and organize patient medical records and data
3 degrees and certificates for Health Information Management
- Health Information Management, associate degree
- Medical Coding, non-credit training
- Patient Access Specialist, non-credit training
Observe the role of physical and mental welfare in our culture
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Study past events and their influence on the present
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Compare cultures through art, philosophy, and language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Create sustainable spaces using lighting, textiles, and layout
3 degrees and certificates for Interior Design
- Design for Accessibility and Aging in Place, 1 year certificate
- Interior Design, associate degree
- Interior Furnishings, career-pathway
Examine the world community
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Study Japanese language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Sharpen your reporting, writing, and editing skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Design and construct outdoor spaces and sustainable habitats
6 degrees and certificates for Landscape Technology
- Arboriculture, career-pathway
- Environmental Landscape Management Technology, associate degree
- Landscape Service Technician, career-pathway
- Landscape Technology, associate degree
- Landscape Technology Design, associate degree
- Landscape Technology Entry Level, career-pathway
Improve information seeking and research skills
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Improve comprehension and appreciation of written language
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Fabricate metal parts using computerized equipment
5 degrees and certificates for Machine Manufacturing Technology
- CNC Milling, 1 year certificate
- CNC Turning, 1 year certificate
- Machine Manufacturing Technology, associate degree
- Manual Machining, 1 year certificate
- Manufacturing Technician, career-pathway
Resolve conflict and improve productivity in the workplace
1 degrees and certificates for Management and Supervisory Development
- Management and Supervisory Development, 1 year certificate
Improve math skills and prepare for math-intensive majors
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Schedule appointments, take vital signs, and send lab samples
1 degrees and certificates for Medical Assisting
- Medical Assisting, 1 year certificate
Perform X-rays and MRI scans to detect disease and injury
1 degrees and certificates for Medical Imaging
- Radiography, associate degree
Carry out lab tests to diagnose and prevent disease
1 degrees and certificates for Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology, associate degree
Learn basic healthcare skills while exploring career paths
3 degrees and certificates for Medical Professions
- Healthcare Careers, less than 1 year certificate
- Phlebotomy Technician, non-credit training
- Sterile Processing Technician, non-credit training
Manufacture microchips and circuits in a cleanroom setting
5 degrees and certificates for Microelectronics Technology
- Mechatronics, less than 1 year certificate
- Microelectronics Technology, associate degree
- Microelectronics Technology: Automated Manufacturing, associate degree
- Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing, associate degree
- Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology, career-pathway
Produce content combining text, graphics, audio, and video
4 degrees and certificates for Multimedia
- Animation and Motion Graphics, associate degree
- Multimedia, associate degree
- Multimedia, 1 year certificate
- Video Production and Emerging Media, associate degree
Learn fundamentals of music theory and performance
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Combine art and science as a producer or sound technician
4 degrees and certificates for Music and Sonic Arts
- Creative Coding and Immersive Technologies, associate degree
- Creative Coding and Immersive Technologies, career-pathway
- Music and Sonic Arts, associate degree
- Music and Sonic Arts, career-pathway
Study indigenous voices, colonization, and tribal sovereignty
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Determine course of treatment and provide long-term care
2 degrees and certificates for Nursing
- Nursing, associate degree
- Nursing Assistant, non-credit training
Provide support to lawyers, corporations, and organizations
3 degrees and certificates for Paralegal
- Legal Assistant, career-pathway
- Paralegal, associate degree
- Paralegal, 1 year certificate
Learn skills for a strong and healthy family
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Evaluate beliefs about how we should live our lives
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Develop fitness through participation in sports and activities
University transfer credits
Healthcare + emergency
Experiment with laws of motion, prepare for science careers
University transfer credits
Science + engineering
Research taxation, citizenship, and government
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Analyze emotion, motivation, and personality
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Investigate myths, doctrines, rituals, and traditions
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Study Russian language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Explore approaches to the fair treatment of people in society
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Evaluate social problems and possible solutions
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Study Spanish language and culture
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Learn acting, directing, design, and stagecraft
University transfer credits
Art + communication
Take freshman and sophomore classes to transfer to a 4-year
4 degrees and certificates for University Transfer
- Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, associate degree
- Associate of General Studies, associate degree
- Associate of Science, associate degree
- Associate of Science Oregon Transfer in Business, associate degree
Provide essential medical care for all animals
1 degrees and certificates for Veterinary Technology
- Veterinary Technology, associate degree
Learn to fuse metal and prepare for trades in fabrication
21 degrees and certificates for Welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding Certification Preparation, career-pathway
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certification Preparation, career-pathway
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Customized, career-pathway
- General Fabrication Preparation, career-pathway
- Maritime Aluminum Welding and Ship Fitting, career-pathway
- Maritime Pipe Fitting, career-pathway
- Maritime Pipe Welding, career-pathway
- Maritime Shipfitter and Welder, career-pathway
- Maritime Welding, 2 year certificate
- Maritime Welding, career-pathway
- Metal Fabrication Customized, career-pathway
- Pipe Welding Certification Preparation, career-pathway
- Pipe Welding Customized, career-pathway
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification Preparation, career-pathway
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding Customized, career-pathway
- Welding Certification Preparation Customized, career-pathway
- Welding Technology, associate degree
- Welding Technology, career-pathway
- Wire Welding Certification Preparation, career-pathway
- Wire Welding Customized, career-pathway
- Wire and TIG Welding, career-pathway
Understand how power and oppression shape our world
University transfer credits
Public service + education
Express ideas through poetry, essays, and screenwriting
University transfer credits
Art + communication