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OCC offers programs and classes designed for your interests and goals. Choose from 135+ academic and career programs to find the perfect fit for you.

Business, Management & Entrepreneurship

Leadership, teamwork building, strategic communication — these are some of the skills that students in this pathway will gain as they learn about business organization and operation, as well starting and sustaining new enterprises. Careers related to this pathway include certified public accountant, marketing specialist, realtor, office manager, entrepreneur, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Shark Tank style Business Pitch Competition
  • Internship opportunities
  • Business clubs
  • Greek Honor societies

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Real Estate
  • Management
  • Entrepreneurship

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Careers in Healthcare

Healthcare is an essential part of everyday life, and this dynamic and rewarding field offers many diverse career options. Careers related to this pathway include medical sonographer, dental assistant, dietitian, integrative health coach, radiological technician, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Respiratory club
  • ​Radiology tech
  • Peer Health Educators

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Cardiovascular Technology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Integrative Health Coach
  • Medical Assisting
  • Neurodiagnostic Technology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Polysomnography
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Respiratory Care
  • Speech Language Pathology

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Computers & Computing

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, individuals who are trained in computing, networks, and software development will remain in high demand in the U.S. workforce and abroad. Careers related to this pathway include app developer, computer programmer/coder, website developer, information technology specialist, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Programming competitions
  • Women in Coding Club

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Computer Science
  • Programming Languages
  • Business Software Usage
  • Computer information Systems
  • Information Technology

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Hospitality, Food & Tourism

The service industry is the largest driver of the economy, creating diverse opportunities across several different industries. TRANSFER Careers related to this pathway include chef and catering manager, hotel manager, flight attendant, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Hospitality, food & tourism
  • Sailing Center
  • Food laboratory
  • Captain’s Table

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Culinary Arts + Food Science
  • Food Service Management
  • Hospitality
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Professional Mariner
  • Sailing

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Industrial & Engineering Technologies

Designing, building, operating and maintaining technology and infrastructure is a vital part of regional and local economies, and skilled workers in industrial and engineering technologies remain in high demand. There are several avenues for transfer to a four-year university within this pathway, and careers include architect, landscape designer, machinist, commercial pilot, welder, carpenter, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Makerspace
  • Architecture Club
  • laboratory space
  • Pilot Training Lab

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Airframe and Powerplant
  • Architecture
  • Aviation Science
  • Construction
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Manufacturing + Welding

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Kinesiology, Fitness & Wellness, Sports & Athletic Performance

Looking for a career that will enhance your community and help others live a longer and healthier life? Courses in this pathway investigate the physiological, psychological, and social factors of human movement, exercise, physical activity, and athletic performance. Careers related to this pathway include sport program manager, fitness instructor, coach, athletic trainer, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Athletic training laboratory
  • Exercise science lab
  • Athletic training club

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Sports and Athletics
  • Kinesiology
  • Public Health
  • Integrative Health
  • Lifeguard Training
  • Yoga Training
  • Physical Education / Activity Classes

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Language & Communication

Knowledge of how to connect with others through language is useful in nearly every industry, creating a broad spectrum of opportunity and career paths. There are several avenues for transfer to a four-year university within this pathway, and potential careers include social media strategist, journalist, communications specialist, linguist and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • College Newspaper
  • Speech and Debate Team

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • English
  • Foreign Languages
  • Journalism
  • Speech & Debate
  • Communications

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Math, Science & Engineering

The fields of math and science provide a foundation for furthering our understanding of the natural world in order to gain insights and make predictions about future change. There are several avenues for transfer to a four-year university within this pathway, and potential careers include marine biologist, botanist, environmental scientist, pharmacist, ornamental horticulturist, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • STEM/Science Night
  • Planetarium
  • Astrology Club
  • Engineering Academy
  • Math Jam
  • JPL Engineering Internship

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Astronomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Engineering
  • Geology
  • Horticulture
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science
  • Physics

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Social Science & Humanities

The study of how humans relate to one another helps to develop strong analytical, research, communication, and relationship building skills, and can lead to fulfilling career paths in both public and private industry. There are several avenues for transfer to a four-year university within this pathway, and potential careers include psychologist, anthropologist, social worker, college or university professor, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Greek honors societies
  • Psychology Club
  • Ethnic studies
  • Global studies

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology

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Teaching & Education

Teachers take on the responsibility of nourishing peoples’ minds with knowledge, and they play a vital role in building and developing communities. Careers related to this pathway include early childhood teacher or administrator, yoga or Pilates instructor, dance instructor, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Children’s Center laboratory
  • Yoga laboratory
  • Pilates laboratory

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Child Development and Education
  • Health

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Visual Arts, Design & Performing Arts

Creating and performing to inspire and entertain is a vital part of society, and helps to illuminate the human experience. Careers related to this pathway include graphic artist, photographer, filmmaker, actor, professional musician, dancer, ceramist, and more.

 

PATHWAY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Performing ensembles
  • Virtual reality studio
  • Theatrical plays
  • Dance master class

TYPES OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Digital Media Arts and Design
  • Fashion + Film & Television
  • Horticulture
  • Interior Design
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Theatre Arts

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Find Your Pathway

It is never too late to find your pathway (or too early to explore pathways)! If you are not sure how to get started, we have some recommendations.

 

Start with: CAREER EXPLORATION

Challenge Cards - The Guided Pathways team recommends trying out the "Challenge Cards," which will help you identify the aspects of a career you desire most, and then provide examples of careers that may be of interest. You can then take your top cards in to meet with a counselor to help you land on a pathway.

There are other ways to explore on your own, too! Please visit the Find Your Path website to self-explore, or learn more about our Career Center, where you can meet with a Career Counselor to help refine your search.

Then: MEET WITH A COUNSELOR

Meeting with a counselor can be helpful as you decide on a career and identify the area of study you need to work in that field. You can make a counseling appointment here.