Career Pathway Certificates
What is a Career Pathway Certificate of Completion?
A Career Pathway Certificate opens the door to a solid start in obtaining your employment and educational goals. Each certificate requires just a few courses. You decide how far you want to go, at a pace that is comfortable for you. The first certificate gives you a competitive edge when applying for an entry-level position in a given industry or career pathway. As you take each step in your career pathway, you'll find that each new Career Pathway Certificate will give you an advantage as you apply for better positions. These certificates eventually lead to an Associate of Applied Science or even beyond! It's up to you how far you want to go.
What is a Career Pathway Roadmap?
A Career Pathway roadmap is a graphic display of the path from the first certificate of completion to the two-year or four-year degree. The roadmaps also include employment information. When you see a roadmap in the program information on certificates of completion, click on it for further information.
How do students enroll in Pathways?
All courses included in Pathways are college courses. Students register for them through the usual Rogue admissions and registration process. RCC has an open admission policy and welcomes students who wish to obtain a quality education.
How do students learn more about the certificates they want to pursue?
You can find more information about certificates by clicking on Career Pathway Certificates.
Do students have to take a placement test?
Students who will be full-time, who will be pursuing a degree or certificate program or receiving financial aid must complete placement tests prior to registration. The placement test determines the student's entry levels for reading, writing and math. If the student has prior college work or has taken a placement test at another college or have recent ACT or SAT scores, check with Educational Support Programs. To sign up for a placement test on line go to www.roguecc.edu/PlacementTest
How can students prepare for the placement test?
The Adult Basic Skills program provides opportunities for students to review or upgrade math, reading and writing skills at a variety of times and locations.
What if the student has taken the placement test and wants to improve their test scores?
The same assistance as listed above is available to students who have taken the placement test and want to improve their test scores.
How do students pay for college credit while in high school?
Check with your high school guidance counselor for specific options, which may include 2+2 Early College Credit, dual credit, expanded options, personal payment and other opportunities.
Are employers willing to assist employees in attaining the courses necessary for the certificate?
Some employers are willing to provide flexible schedules, partial tuition, and other support. For example, hospitals and other health care businesses are funding professional development at higher levels now than in previous years. Larger retail chains are willing to assist employees who show management potential. See the individual employer for more information.
Is financial aid available for students studying toward a certificate?
Financial aid may be available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact fadept@roguecc.edu or (541) 956-7501 or 245-7501 for assistance.
How much does it cost to get a certificate?
There are tuition and fees for the courses within the certificates. The cost varies depending upon how many courses are in the certificate.
When are courses offered?
Courses included in certificates of completion are offered at a variety of times including days, evenings, and online instruction in the schedule of classes.
- Go to the Schedule of Classes
- Select the term that you plan to attend
- Type in the course number or select the category from the dropdown list of courses or type in the Course Title.
- Click on the Search Button.
For example: If you are looking for ECE154 Children's Literature, select the subject Early Childhood Education and the course number 154. (If you want to see all of the Early Childhood Education classes scheduled during a specific term just select the term and the subject.)
- The list of classes will display below. You can click on the course name within the list for more information about the class.
Note: Class schedule is subject to change without notice.
If I am already working on a degree, can I receive certificates within that degree?
Yes, you can acquire certificates that you have earned while working on your degree. Once you have completed the specific courses for the certificate, fill out the Graduation Application, which is for applying for certificates as well as degrees.
How can I get more information or talk with a career counselor?
For more information contact:
Serena Ota St. Clair
Pathways & Articulation Coordinator
(541) 245-7711
