Educational and Career Areas of Interest and Pathways

Cascadia Offers a Variety of Degrees and Certificates for Students

What degree or certificate program is right for me?

Looking for a Bachelor's degree?

  • A student who wants to get a Bachelor's of Arts Degree should start with an Associate in Arts Academic Transfer DTA (Integrated Studies), most frequently referred to as the (AIS) or Associate in Integrated Studies.
  • 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 (AIS) is the best option.
  • Cascadia offers its own Bachelor of Science in Computer Science to first year and transfer in students. 

Looking for a way to start working in your field sooner?

  • 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 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 their pathways are introduced during the New Student Registration (NSR) and College 101 to help new students enroll in first-term 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