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  Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005
General information
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Type of institution: Public, 2-year
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Number of students: 22,680 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$509$638$638
Out of State$4,181$4,286$4,286
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$8,900$8,900$8,600
Other Expenses$3,600$3,600$3,600
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$4,700$4,700$4,500

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 24% $3,351
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 36% $1,246
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 1% $1,513
Loans to students 3% $2,946
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and hea...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Selling Skills and Sales Operations: A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in c...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management + Manager.
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management + Manager: A program that prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in food/beverage indust...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Ornamental Horticulture
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Ornamental Horticulture: A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Include...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Music Management and Merchandising
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Music Management and Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and la...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-exa...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD + CADD
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD + CADD: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Inc...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treat...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems,...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Interior Design
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Heating
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH +
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH + : A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning,...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
General Merchandising + Sales + Related Marketing Operations
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate General Merchandising + Sales + Related Marketing Operations, Other: Any instructional program in merchandising, sales, and related marketing operations not listed in the General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Foodservice Systems Administration + Management
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Foodservice Systems Administration + Management: A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facil...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in family, work, and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional, and ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physi...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuit...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Drafting and Design Technology + Technician
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimen...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Dental Assisting + Assistant
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Dental Assisting + Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Construction Trades
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Construction Trades, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power t...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Commercial and Advertising Art
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Building + Construction Site Management + Manager
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Building + Construction Site Management + Manager: A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity tr...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation,...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Architectural Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Architectural Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing architectural office services. Includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting an...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Apparel and Textiles
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Apparel and Textiles, General: A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Airline Flight Attendant
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Airline Flight Attendant: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the performance of a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight, including verifying tickets, explaining t...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircr...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Advertising
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, techn...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business la...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Accounting
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-1-year certificate Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Welding Technology + Welder: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Visual and Performing Arts
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Visual and Performing Arts, Other: Any instructional program in visual and performing arts not listed in the Visual and Performing Arts, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Inclu...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Selling Skills and Sales Operations: A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in c...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, di...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Music Management and Merchandising
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Music Management and Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and la...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-exa...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treat...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Interior Design
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities....

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Foodservice Systems Administration + Management
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Foodservice Systems Administration + Management: A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facil...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of con...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Fashion Merchandising
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Fashion Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholes...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physi...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuit...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Drafting and Design Technology + Technician
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimen...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia: A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communi...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography + Sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography + Sonographer And Ultrasound Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dance
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Dance, Other: Any instructional program in dance not listed in the Dance, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dance
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Construction Trades
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Construction Trades, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power t...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Commercial Photography
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Commercial Photography: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video ph...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Commercial and Advertising Art
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Cardiovascular Technology + Technologist
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Cardiovascular Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes instruction i...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behav...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Architectural Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Architectural Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing architectural office services. Includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting an...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Apparel and Textiles
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Apparel and Textiles, General: A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other: Any instructional program in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions not listed in the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircr...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Include...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubr...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business la...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Accounting
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Less-than-2-year certificate Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, ...

Associate degree
Welding Technology + Welder
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Welding Technology + Welder: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state weldi...

Associate degree
Visual and Performing Arts
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Visual and Performing Arts, Other: Any instructional program in visual and performing arts not listed in the Visual and Performing Arts, General category.

Associate degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Visual and Performing Arts, General: A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Associate degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, s...

Associate degree
Sociology
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social chan...

Associate degree
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Selling Skills and Sales Operations: A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psyc...

Associate degree
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneuri...

Associate degree
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management + Manager.
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management + Manager: A program that prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in food/beverage industry operation...

Associate degree
Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with o...

Associate degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; script...

Associate degree
Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient posit...

Associate degree
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, edi...

Associate degree
Psychology
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the va...

Associate degree
Photography
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Incl...

Associate degree
Ornamental Horticulture
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Ornamental Horticulture: A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instructio...

Associate degree
Music
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Associate degree
Music Management and Merchandising
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Music Management and Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relation...

Associate degree
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and...

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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD + CADD
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD + CADD: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Includes instru...

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Mass Communication + Media Studies
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications...

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Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twi...

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Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

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Journalism
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

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International Business + Trade + Commerce
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary is...

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Interior Design
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications...

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Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

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Human Development and Family Studies
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Human Development and Family Studies, General: A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strate...

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Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes i...

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History
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies ...

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Heating + AC + Refrigeration Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Heating + AC + Refrigeration Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems...

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Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General: A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied hea...

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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

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Health and Physical Education
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation ...

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Geology + Earth Science
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry o...

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Geography
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regio...

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General Merchandising + Sales + Related Marketing Operations
Other
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree General Merchandising + Sales + Related Marketing Operations, Other: Any instructional program in merchandising, sales, and related marketing operations not listed in the General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, General category.

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Foreign Languages and Literatures
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/eleme...

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Foodservice Systems Administration + Management
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Foodservice Systems Administration + Management: A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities. Incl...

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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food...

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Film + Cinema Studies
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Film + Cinema Studies: A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production.

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Fashion Merchandising
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Fashion Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertis...

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Fashion + Apparel Design
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Fashion + Apparel Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; acces...

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Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on family and consumer sciences, including how individuals develop and function in family, work, and community settings and how they relate to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual...

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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other.
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other: Any instructional program in ethnic, cultural minority, and gender studies not listed in the Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, General category.

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English Language and Literature
General
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

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Engineering
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.

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Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Orange Coast College

General Description for:
Orange Coast College Associate degree Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in engineering technologies not listed in the Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

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Electroneurodiagnostic + Electroencephalographic Technology + Technologist
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Electroneurodiagnostic + Electroencephalographic Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of patient monitoring and supporting diagnose...

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Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, the c...

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Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple g...

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Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or fil...

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Drafting and Design Technology + Technician
General
Orange Coast College

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Orange Coast College Associate degree Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning tech...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography + Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Orange Coast College

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