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Programs of Study

ECC has a diverse academic lineup offering both associate degrees and career certificates. Browse available course offerings or explore by program category:

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Arts

Program Offerings in Arts

Communication Design*
Music Production

Music
Theater

Graphic Design, Web Design, Videography

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Business

Program Offerings in Business

Accounting
Business

Paralegal
Supply Chain Management

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Computer Info Systems

Program Offerings in Computer Info Systems

Computer Networking
Computer User Support
Cybersecurity

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Program Offerings in Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Culinary Arts
Pastry Arts
Restaurant Management

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Education & Human Services

Program Offerings in Education & Human Services

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education

Gateways to Opportunity® ESL & Bilingual Credential
Human Services - Counseling & Social Work

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Health Professions

Program Offerings in Health Professions

Clinical Laboratory Technology
Dental Assisting
Health & Wellness Management
Histotechnology
Massage Therapy

Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant
Medical Imaging
Surgical Technology
Spanish for Medical Personnel

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Manufacturing

Program Offerings in Manufacturing

Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing Technology
Machine Tool Technology
CNC Operator
CNC Programmer
Tool & Die Making

Computer Aided Design
Mold Making
Architectural Design
AutoCAD
ProE
Revit
Solidwords

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Public Safety

Program Offerings in Public Safety

Criminal Justice
Digital Forensics
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) - Paramedic

Fire Science & Safety
Public Safety Communications

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

STEM

Program Offerings in STEM

Engineering
Biology
Physics

Chemistry
Mathematics
Astronomy

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

Technical Education

Program Offerings in Technical Education

Automotive
Energy Management
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Maintenance Technology
Truck Driving
Welding

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

University Transfer

Program Offerings in University Transfer

Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Engineering Science (AES)
Associate in Fine Arts - Art (AFA)

Associate in Fine Arts - Music (AFA)
Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS)
Associate in Science (AS)

Planning to transfer?

Learn more about ECC's transfer partnerships and access transfer guides by major or university.

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.

All Programs

Program Offerings in All Programs

ECC has a diverse academic lineup of more than 120 degree and certificate programs that give you in-demand skills for today's workforce or the credits needed to transfer to a four-year university.

Career & Education Exploration

Use ECC's Career Coach to see jobs and salary ranges for our programs of study. Plus, take a free assessment to see majors that match your interests. Go to Career Coach.