These programs, combining theory, practical training and experience, were established as a result of surveys of employment opportunities throughout the community. A program advisory committee, comprised of local employers and workers, helps plan and offers on-going advice and supervision for career programs. A student who completes one of these programs may be able to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. Employers who hire students from many of the career programs are provided guarantees that students possess the skills needed on the job. If students are found deficient by employers, they can return for additional training at no cost.
Many students choose careers that require four or more years of college.
Orange Coast College has a comprehensive transfer program that satisfies lower division requirements for most majors. Courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State University. A list of courses which transfer to the University of California is available in the Counseling Center and Transfer Center. Counselors can help determine which courses transfer to other colleges and universities. The Transfer Programs section of this catalog contains additional information about transfer.