Educational and Career Pathways

Cascadia Offers a Variety of Degrees and Certificates for Students

What program is right for me?

A student who wants to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree should start with an Associate in Integrated Studies (AIS) Degree.

  • A student who wants to get a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Business should start with an Associate in Business Degree.
  • A student who wants to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree should consult with an academic advisor to decide if obtaining an Associate in Science Degree in either Track 1 or Track 2, Associate in Biology, or Associate in Integrated Studies is the best option.
  • A student wishing to concentrate on skills leading directly to employment but with some transfer options should consider an AAS -T degree.
  • A student wishing to concentrate on skills leading directly to employment while also earning a bachelor’s degree should consider a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is also an appropriate pathway to some master and doctoral degrees.
  • A student wishing to prepare for work in the shortest time possible should consider a certificate.
  • Cascadia College uses Areas of Interest as a tool to help students align their interests, skills, and experiences with a career in order to select a pathway. Areas of Interests and pathways are used during the Cascadia Orientation and Registration Experience (CORE) and College 101 to help new students enroll in first-quarter classes aligned with their career and academic goals.
    • Business
    • College and Career Foundations (CCF)
    • Communication, Creative Arts, and Design
    • Earth Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Studies
    • Health and Wellness
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
    • Social Sciences, Human Services, and Education