OVERVIEW

On this page, you will learn about college and career pathways.

First, read the text.
Then, explore the resources by clicking on the hyperlinks.

READ & LISTEN

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Right now, you are studying English. Read the information below about other programs that may be available at your college. To learn more, ask your teacher or adviser.

PRE-COLLEGE
High School Diploma and GED
A high school diploma gives high school credit for prior education and experience in the United States and your country. You can also take pre-college classes to earn high school credits you might need to graduate.

To learn more about High School Diploma and GED, click here: https://www.centralia.edu/pathways/transitional/default.aspx

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
ABE prepares you for getting your high school diploma, going to college, and going to work.
To learn more about ABE, click here: https://www.centralia.edu/pathways/transitional/default.aspx

COLLEGE
Certificates
You can earn a certificate from a community or technical college. Certificates usually take several months to a year to finish. Examples of certificate programs are: health care, technology, welding, and early childhood education.
To learn more about certificates available in Washington State and at your college, click here: https://www.centralia.edu/pathways/a-z-list.aspx

Associate or Bachelor's Degrees
You can continue to study at a community or technical college and earn a degree. An associate's degree usually takes two (2) years to finish. You can earn degrees in many different areas, like accounting, IT, and occupational therapy.
You can also continue to a four (4) year college or university, or possibly stay at your current college to earn a four-year degree. A four-year degree is a Bachelor's degree. You can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.).
To learn more about degrees available at your college, click here: https://www.centralia.edu/pathways/a-z-list.aspx