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Community College of Allegheny

About CCAC
About CCAC

Since its founding in 1966, CCAC has flourished, becoming the educational powerhouse it is today a nationally renowned two-year college dedicated to serving all members of the community. From groundbreaking student success initiatives to top-ranked academic and career-based programs, CCAC continues to be the college of choice for nearly one out of every three adults in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region.
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Admissions
Admissions

As an open-admissions institution, CCAC does not require college entrance examinations. To enroll as a full-time student, applicants must have a high school diploma or Pennsylvania GED certificate or must be at least 18 years of age with experience reasonably equivalent to a GED.
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Academics
Academics

CCAC educates more than 32,000 credit and 28,000 non-credit students annually, but students can expect an average class size of just 19 students. With the extensive network of four campuses and four centers located strategically throughout the region, in addition to a growing array of online courses and programs, CCAC is readily accessible to residents of Allegheny County and beyond.
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Academic Programs & Disciplines

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Community Education

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Free & Subsidized Programs

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Student Success
Online Learning
Online Learning

CCAC's Online Learning courses make it possible for students to earn college credit through flexible nontraditional classes. Busy professionals, individuals with family responsibilities and people with challenging schedules can benefit from Online Learning.
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Accelerated Professional Programs

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Self Test

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CCAC Online Services
Student Services
Student Services

CCAC is committed to supporting your personal and academic efforts. No matter which of the four CCAC campuses you choose, services and resources are available to help you achieve your goals. As part of our commitment to supporting student achievement, we offer a variety of services and resources.
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Student Life
Student Life

At CCAC, we believe that life outside the classroom is an important part of your college experience. Each CCAC campus has a variety of activities to enhance your lifestyle - including athletics, cultural events and personal development seminars.
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Student Life & Engagement

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Workforce Development
Workforce Development

Education and skills are essential for today's changing economy. The competitive global environment rewards workers who possess sound general knowledge that enables them to adapt to changes in the workplace and continually learn new job skills.
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Center for Professional Development

Commercial Driver’s License

Community Education

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Health Career Training

Pathway to Success

Professional Continuing Education

Public Safety Institute

WEDnetPA Training Program
Newsroom & Marketing
Newsroom & Marketing

The award-winning Public Relations and Marketing Department works to promote CCAC and its activities through strategic, cost-effective advertising and marketing campaigns, college publications and overall branding efforts, among other activities. The department oversees the public face of the college, providing design, branding and message development assistance to projects large and small.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure

In accordance with Federal Regulatory Citations, institutions are required to provide the following information for each program that leads to gainful employment:

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes
On-time graduation rates
Cost of the program to include books and fees
Placement rate for students completing the program
Median loan debt incurred by students who have completed the program

2018 information

085 General Education-Cert

103 Global Studies-Cert

104 Multimedia Web Programming-Cert

106 Women's Studies-Cert

114 Ethic and Diversity Studies-Cert

125 Technical Theatre-Cert

127 Film Worker-Cert

130 Fire Science Administration-Cert

141 Music Technology-Cert

176 Digital Design-Cert

216 Business Management - Cert.

217 Accounting - Cert

221 E-Commerce - Cert

233 CIT: Computer Forensic Technology

234 Cit: Administrative Computer Specialist-Cert

242 Information Technology Support-Cert

243 Software Development-Cert

277 Civil Engineering Technology - Cert

289 Ironworker Apprenticeship-Cert

299 Basic Electronics-Cert

312 Heating & Air Conditioning-Cert

317 Welding Technology-Cert

329 Court Reporting-Cert

339 Carpentry Apprenticeship-Cert

350 Automotive Technology Program-Cert

365 Plumbing-Cert

376 Graphic Communications

383 Facilities Maintenance Technology-CERT

389 Plumber Apprenticeship-Cert

391 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship-Cert

403 Massage Therapy-Cert

406 Hotel Management

407 Foodservice Management - Cert

414 Drug and Alcohol-Cert

417 Biotechnology-Cert

419 Medical Assistant-Cert

432 Diagnostic Medical Sonography

438 Central Service Technician-Cert

445 Computed Assisted Tomography (CAT Scan) Dipl

446 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scanning)-Dipl

490 Green & Sustainable Bldg Design-Cert

491 Land Administration-Cert

513 Phlebotomist-Dip

560 Nuclear Medicine Technology-Cert

566 Radiation Therapy Technology-Cert

571 Medical Laboratory Assistant-Cert

583 Surgical Technology-Cer

591 Dietary Manager-Cert

595 Medical Insurance Specialist-Cert

605 Paralegal-Cert

612 Social Work

614 Transportation Security Administration-Diploma

616 Homeland Security-Cert

622 Early Education and Child Development - Cert

623 Child Development - Cert

624 Children with Special Needs-Cert

631 Social Work Specialist-Cert

634 Operating Rm Nursing Cert

654 Early Childhood Director Core-Dipl

655 Child Care - Dipl

658 Social Work: Fundamentals of Social Work Foundation-Cert

675 Practical Nursing

680 Education Paraprofessional Cert

681 Family Intervention

685 Case Management

695 Massage Therapist-Cert

702 Electrical Distribution Tech-Cert

706 Machine Technician-Cert

709 Nanofabrication Technology-Cert

716 Network Cable Technology-Cert

717 Basic Computer Aided Drafting - Cert

718 Private Pilot-Cert

723 Mechatronics Technology-Cert

730 Stationary Operating Engineer-Cert

740 Heavy Equip Operating Engineers-Cert

786 Cybersecurity-Cert

787 Mobile Applications (Apps) Software Development-Cert

912 American Sign Language-Cert