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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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A Guided Pathway for Business Majors

Buisiness Pathway

Discover the most straight forward path to earning your degree.

Save time
Eliminate confusion
Get the help that you need to be successful

This service is currently available only at CCAC South Campus but will soon be available college-wide.

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Business Career Programs

CCAC's many Business Career programs are designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills for working in your chosen field. In addition, many of our programs at CCAC make it easier for you to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The business-related programs listed below have been designed by CCAC faculty using their combined experience and knowledge of the Allegheny County job market. The programs are constantly being reevaluated to ensure they meet the needs of the region's present and future.

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Business Programs

CCAC's many Business Career programs are designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills for working in your chosen field. In addition, many of our programs at CCAC make it easier for you to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Accounting
Aviation and Flight Training
Barbering
Business
Court Reporting
Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism
Paralegal

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Business Career Programs at CCAC

Thanks to globalization and advancing technology, the business world continues to evolve at a rapid rate, leading to a growing demand for skilled professionals in numerous well-paying business careers that provide financial opportunity, now and into the future. According to the latest employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial operations jobs are expected to grow 9.6 percent between 2016 and 2026. (Source)

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