High School Program Options

High school students are encouraged to take college courses to complete a certificate or plan of study rather than courses at random. In this manner, students leave high school not only with a high school diploma but also with a college credential that will apply to further education and can also be listed on a resume right away.

Five High School Entry Points

Five entry points have been identified by RCC as ideal for high school students in the Rogue Valley:

1. Basic Healthcare Certificate. This one-year certificate has the following specialty track areas: 
   

   Community Health Worker Dental Assisting EMT/Paramedics Exercise Specialist Health Care Informatics

   Human Services Massage Therapy Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Coding Specialist

   Nursing Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing Sterile Processing Technician

2. Business Assistant: Business and Information Specialist Career Pathway Certificate. This two-three term certificate introduces careers such as:
   

   Administrative Coordinator Business Owner Computer Programmer

   Computer Support Technician Database Manager

   Marketing Specialist Supervisor

   Business & Management Career Pathways Certificates/Roadmaps. Careers in this path are related to the business environment. This certificate introduces careers such as:

   Accounting Business Services

   Computer Software Small Business Management

3. Early Childhood Education Basic Career Pathways Certificate. This certificate is the first step in the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway Roadmap leading to the intermediate certificate, the one-year certificate, and the AAS degree. Talk to an advisor about the RCC-SOU Early Childhood Education transfer option for a 4-year degree. Introduces careers such as:
   

   Childcare Worker Daycare Owner/Manager

   Early Childhood Teacher Preschool Teacher Assistant

   Public School Teacher Assistant

4. High Technology Studies: Plant Systems Technician Career Pathways Certificate. This three-term certificate introduces careers such as:
   

   3D Printing Automation Electrician

   Engineering Heavy Equipment Technician Millwrights

   Robotics Welder

5. Oregon Transfer Module
   Completes the freshmen year of college in Oregon and focuses on general education courses for transfer to 4-year institutions. Completion of the OTM applies and leads to the AAOT: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
    

Other program options are available. See all of RCC's Certificates and Programs and Career Pathways Certificates/Roadmaps.