Academics - Pasadena City College

Degree & Certificate Programs

Where Opportunity Unfolds

PCC offers four different associate degrees, 125 certificate of achievement programs, and transfer majors across 82 areas of study within 11 academic divisions. From business and psychology to nursing, computer science, and the arts, you’ll find rigorous programs designed to help you explore your interests and define your goals. Whether you’re preparing to transfer or launch your career, PCC gives you the foundation to become who you want to be.

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International Students Program

Study with 554 students from 63 different countries in PCC's International Students Program.

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Career Education at PCC

Designed for both incoming students and current professionals, our Career Education programs prepare you for a lifelong career in vocational professions in as little as one year!

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Study Abroad

Adventure awards! PCC’s Study Abroad program offers you an exciting international education with the opportunity to take classes at various locations around the world.

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Specialized Academic Programs

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Online Classes

Learn more anywhere with our Distance Education program! Online courses are offered in nearly every subject, taught by accredited instructors with the same rigor and weekly structure as in-person classes. The only difference is that everything is done online!

Online Classes

Pre-College Programs

It's never too early to begin working towards a college degree. Our pre-college programs offer opportunities to start earning college credit while still in high school, be supported as you work towards earning your high school diploma and get help with applying and transitioning to college.

Pre-College Programs

Noncredit Classes & Certificates

We offer free courses to help you build skills, boost your earning power, and reach your goals—whether you’re a job seeker, English learner, veteran, returning student, or new to college.

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Our programs are specially designed for the needs of working adults and life-long learners. Courses include professional development, workforce training, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning classes, workshops, and programs. Classes are offered during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so you can find the time that works best for you.

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Academic Counseling, Support and Programs

We are here to help, every step of the way.

Plan your path with our counselors, get academic support from our success centers and robust library, and enhance your experience through honors and specialized programs for first-year, first-generation, veteran, and students with disabilities.

Support Services & Programs

Transfer & Career Services

Get in. Get out. Get going!

With so many choices, it can be hard to decide what's next. Our Transfer degrees and majors lay the foundation for transferring to a four-year university. Advisers and resources in our transfer center are available to help you with your educational and career goals as well as make sure you're taking the right steps to transfer successfully. Our diverse career and technical education programs give you the training to enter the workforce. Undecided on your career goals? Our Career Center will help you explore options and find a career for you.

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