Community colleges are great opportunities for young adults to explore their educational and career interests before continuing on to a University, for career advancement and continuing education, or even taking classes for personal enrichment. Community colleges are public institutions and are relatively affordable. There are nine community colleges in Orange County.
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Coastline Community College
11460 Warner Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-546-7600
Coastline College is a community college in Fountain Valley, California. Coastline offers a variety of flexible courses for students to earn associate degrees, career education, and certificates. Students can complete coursework in many different areas of specialization including art, accounting, American studies, biology, business, communication, computer science, design, economics, English, health, history, liberal arts, management, and more. Coastline prepares students to go on to four year colleges or to continue on the career path of their choosing.
Cypress College
9200 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90630
714-484-7000
Cypress College is a community college located in Cypress, California. The school offers a variety of educational programs and offers flexible classes and online course options. Students can pursue educational paths towards degrees, certificates, or general career education in a variety of fields. Areas of study include accounting, ethnic studies, anthropology, art, auto repair, aviation management, baking and pastry arts, business, chemistry, computer applications, court reporting, culinary arts, and much more.
Fullerton College
321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
714-992-7000
Fullerton College began in 1913 and is the oldest community college in California in continuous operation. The community college has a high graduation and transfer rate and offers a variety of educational programs and strong athletics programs. Fullerton College offers 122 Associate Degrees, 25 Transfer Associate Degrees, and 110 Career Technical Education Certificates. Areas of study include arts, humanities, engineering, business, social science, technology, natural sciences, physical education, math and computer science, and more.
Golden West College
Golden West College is a community college located in Huntington Beach, California. They offer an extensive selection of courses and an excellent athletics program for college students. Golden West College students can pursue educational coursework towards associate Degrees and certifications in a broad range of areas including accounting, environmental studies, business, automotive technology, floral design, global studies, communications, cosmetology, criminal justice, nursing, philosophy, and much more.
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
949-451-5100
Irvine Valley College is a community college in Irvine, California. The school offers day, evening, and online classes. Irvine Valley College is an accredited school offering degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields as well as arts and athletics programs. Students can pursue courses in the arts, business, counseling, humanities, engineering, kinesiology, language, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, and more. Irvine Valley College offers more than 70 majors for two-year associate degrees, or students can earn a certificate in one of 60 career and technical programs.
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, California 92626
714-432-5072
Orange Coast College is a community college in Orange County located in Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College offers degree and certificate programs for a variety of career paths. Academic divisions at Orange Coast College include business and computing, consumer and health sciences, counseling services, kinesiology and athletics, literature and languages, mathematics and sciences, social and behavioral sciences, technology, and visual and performing arts. OCC also offers online courses, adult education, community classes and a large selection of career and technical education programs.
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, California 92692
949-582-4500
Saddleback College is a community college located in Mission Viejo, California. Saddleback offers a variety of courses for students to work towards degrees and career technical education certification. The campus also offers adult education, community education, and they offer a large selection of online classes. Academic Divisions at Saddleback College include Advanced Technology & Applied Science, Economic & Workforce Development and Business Science, Fine Arts & Media Technology, Health Sciences & Human Services, Kinesiology & Athletics, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Science, & Engineering, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Saddleback also offers over 100 certificates and awards in 45 program areas for Career Technical Education.
Santa Ana College
1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-564-6000
Santa Ana College is a community college located in Santa Ana and serves students pursuing a variety of career paths. They offer a large selection of classes in areas such as business, fine and performing arts, human services and technology, humanities and social sciences, kinesiology, science, math, and health sciences. Santa Ana College also has a school of continuing education and they offer traditional, online, and hybrid classes.
Santiago Canyon College
8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869
714-628-4900
Santiago Canyon College is an award-winning community college located in Orange County. Santiago Canyon College offers degree programs and certificates with on campus, online, and hybrid classes. Students can pursue a variety of paths in careers such as accounting, cosmetology, art, business, biology, education, political science, real estate, and water utility science. Santiago Canyon College also offers career education internship programs to help students gain real-world experience in their chosen field.
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