Based on the program you select, incoming CCBC degree, certificate and workforce training students are grouped into one of nine pathways.
No matter which area of study you choose, CCBC will support your success through special services tailored to your needs. These can include enhanced academic support services (course selection help, tutoring, supplemental instruction and study groups) as well as enrichment experiences such as clubs, field trips, service-learning opportunities and events with students who share your interests.
If you want to be a nurse, or are interested in helping people live healthy, full lives – through massage therapy, radiography or any other health-related specialty – you belong in the Health Professions pathway. Designed for students seeking to enter the workforce, the Health Professions pathway offers associate degree, certificate and career training programs.
If studying communications, philosophy, literature, or American Sign Language sounds appealing, the Humanities pathway will suit you. Students in this community pursue a range of majors that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human while developing critical thinking and communication skills that transfer to any career. Humanities programs build a strong foundation that prepares students for transfer to pursue advanced degrees.
If you're drawn to the wonders of the natural world or the patterns that run through it, math and science might be a good pick for you. In addition to general science and math associate degrees, the Mathematics and Science pathway offers concentrations and certificates in specialized fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, meteorology, environmental science and horticulture. Up next? Math and science problem-solving at a four-year institution.
The social sciences focus on the study of people as individuals, communities and societies, and how they behave and interact with each other and their environments. The Social Sciences pathway includes a diverse collection of programs ranging from anthropology to human services counseling to women's studies. Pursue certificates and degrees that can get you to work or build a clear path for transfer to a four-year institution.
Our Technology and Engineering pathway can prepare you to play a role in the design, fabrication and operation of modern machines and structures. Whether you're interested in building and automotive technologies or lean toward computer systems or aviation, we have a program for you. We prepare for advanced degree studies, employment, career advancement or professional certification.
If you want to be a nurse, or are interested in helping people live healthy, full lives – through massage therapy, radiography or any other health-related specialty – you belong in the Health Professions pathway. Designed for students seeking to enter the workforce, the Health Professions pathway offers associate degree, certificate and career training programs.
If studying communications, philosophy, literature, or American Sign Language sounds appealing, the Humanities pathway will suit you. Students in this community pursue a range of majors that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human while developing critical thinking and communication skills that transfer to any career. Humanities programs build a strong foundation that prepares students for transfer to pursue advanced degrees.
If you're drawn to the wonders of the natural world or the patterns that run through it, math and science might be a good pick for you. In addition to general science and math associate degrees, the Mathematics and Science pathway offers concentrations and certificates in specialized fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, meteorology, environmental science and horticulture. Up next? Math and science problem-solving at a four-year institution.
The social sciences focus on the study of people as individuals, communities and societies, and how they behave and interact with each other and their environments. The Social Sciences pathway includes a diverse collection of programs ranging from anthropology to human services counseling to women's studies. Pursue certificates and degrees that can get you to work or build a clear path for transfer to a four-year institution.
Our Technology and Engineering pathway can prepare you to play a role in the design, fabrication and operation of modern machines and structures. Whether you're interested in building and automotive technologies or lean toward computer systems or aviation, we have a program for you. We prepare for advanced degree studies, employment, career advancement or professional certification.
Your CCBC pathway can take you many places—including a Bachelor's Degree! See our list of articulation agreements already in place.
If you are among the many transfer students who enroll in our general studies program, our Academic Advisors will help determine what pathway(s) meet your needs based on your interests and longterm goals.
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Assistant Dean, Student Achievement and Success