For those students who desire to pursue a program of study parallel to that offered in a four-year institution, Lower Columbia College awards the Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree for completion of approved programs of study. Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions should maintain close contact with academic advisors. Programs are developed and operated in cooperation with community advisory committees from local business and industry. Programs may meet the requirements for an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree. Certificate programs A Certificate of Completion is awarded to a student who has successfully completed a program of specialized occupational training.
Courses vary in length from a few weeks to a year.
Adult Basic Education classes are offered for adults who have difficulty in speaking, reading, writing, or computing. All classes in Adult Basic Education are currently offered tuition-free to students. Classes are offered days and evenings. A schedule of ABE classes appears in each quarterly Class Schedule. High school completion Persons under 18 years of age are encouraged to remain in or return to high school and complete the program leading to the high school diploma.