Academic & Career Pathways in CCP
CCP students are eligible for a variety of academic and career pathways that can lead to further education and career goals.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, earning an associate degree leads to higher salaries and increases the likelihood of getting hired. Completing an associate degree before transferring to a four-year university can increase the likelihood of completing a bachelor's degree, save students money, and improve their earning compared to students who transfer before completing an associate degree. Students who complete an associate degree will also satisfy all requirements for Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36).
- Associate of Arts
- Typical areas of study may include art, business, communications, economics, education, English, geography, history, journalism, modern language, music, philosophy, photography, political science, prelaw, psychology, sociology, or social work.
- AA Transfer Pathways
- Associate of Science
- Typical areas of study may include engineering, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, or pre-medicine
- AS Transfer Pathways
- Associate of Arts in Business
- Associate of Arts in Information Technology
- Associate of Arts in Information Systems
- Associate of Science in Computer Science
Lakeland Community College has over 140 Degree and Certificate programs!
For information regarding popular CCP classes and course equivalency, please visit our resources for students, parents, and counselors webpage.
If you would like to set up an appointment with an academic counselor, please call the Student Service Center at 440-525-7050.
CCP students are able to earn credits toward job-ready certifications and degrees! This makes them employable in high-demand jobs immediately after high school! Obtaining a certification or degree in one of these in-demand fields is important in today's competitive market!
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The programs listed below are some that are available to CCP students:
- Business
- Business Management (BUSM)*
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (CRMJ)*
- Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology (CIVT)
- Electronics Engineering Technology (ELEC)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (MECT)
- Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUET)
- Maintenance Repair (CIMT)
- Construction Management (CIVT)*
- CAD Design (CADT)*
- Advanced Manufacturing (CIMN)*
- Cisco Networking Security (CNET)*
- Health Technologies
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
- Histotechnology (students must be in at least 11th grade)
- Biotechnology (some internships may require students to be 18 years old)
- Health Information Managers (HIMT)
- State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)* (students must be at least 16 years old)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic Certificate* (students must be at least 17 years old and in 12th grade)
- Personal Trainer (PEHR)*
- Medical Coding*
- Medical Assisting*
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)*
- Phlebotomy* (students must be at least 18 years old)
- Information Technology & Computer Science
- Real Estate
- Ohio Real Estate Salesperson (REST) (students must be at least 18 years old to take the exam)
- Welding
- Welding & Fabrication Technology (WELD)*
*These select programs are available as certificate programs to students with a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better and a "B" or better grade in high school English. These students will only be able to take classes within the CERTIFICATE program they choose. The select programs align with Ohio Department of Education's industry-recognized credentials. These students also must meet the other new CCP students admissions requirements. Please contact the Lakeland CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu if you are interested in one of these certificate programs.
The Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTPs) enable students to streamline credit transfer among the state's public institutions of higher education to find the best pathways to degree completion and launch successful careers.
The OGTPs are designed to provide a clearer path to degree completion for students pursuing associate degrees who plan to transfer to an Ohio public university to complete their bachelor's degree. The OGTPs also constitute an agreement between public community colleges and universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements and will be counted and applied toward the bachelor's degree. Students still must meet all university program admission requirements.
A student who completes all of the coursework within a major-specific Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway (OGTP) will be eligible to earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from an Ohio public community college. The completion of the OGTP will be recorded on the student's transcript, and upon transfer to an Ohio public university, all coursework taken as part of the pathway will transfer to the university toward the completion of a bachelor's degree in an equivalent field.
Students are encouraged to communicate transfer plans early and consult with a counselor to discuss the options available through the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways.