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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. Start now

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. Start now

Computer Info Systems

Program Offerings in Computer Info Systems

Computer Networking
Computer User Support
Cybersecurity

Career & Education Exploration

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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. Start now

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

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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

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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. Start now

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

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STEM

Program Offerings in STEM

Engineering
Biology
Physics

Chemistry
Mathematics
Astronomy

Career & Education Exploration

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Technical Education

Program Offerings in Technical Education

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

Maintenance Technology
Truck Driving
Welding

Career & Education Exploration

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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.

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All Programs

Program Offerings in All Programs

ECC has a diverse academic lineup of more than 130 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. Start now